Kirkwood School District Cross Country Meet
- Date Tue 13th October 2026
- Time 4:00PM CDT
- Location Kirkwood, Missouri
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting showcase of athletic talent at the 4th Annual Kirkwood School District Cross Country Meet! Taking place on Tuesday, October 13th, 2026, at the beautiful Kirkwood Park in St. Louis, this two-day event promises to be a highlight of the fall season for students in grades 3-8.
On Day 1, middle school athletes from grades 6-8 will compete in races that span 1.5 miles, alongside the Kirkwood High School Girls' JV Cross Country Team. The action continues on Day 2 with younger students in grades 3-5 racing a distance of 1 mile. Families residing within the Kirkwood School District boundaries are invited to participate at no cost, making this a fantastic opportunity to promote a healthy and active lifestyle among students. Each participant will receive a medal, and both an elementary and middle school will compete for trophies based on their top runners' performances. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and community spirit!
On Day 1, middle school athletes from grades 6-8 will compete in races that span 1.5 miles, alongside the Kirkwood High School Girls' JV Cross Country Team. The action continues on Day 2 with younger students in grades 3-5 racing a distance of 1 mile. Families residing within the Kirkwood School District boundaries are invited to participate at no cost, making this a fantastic opportunity to promote a healthy and active lifestyle among students. Each participant will receive a medal, and both an elementary and middle school will compete for trophies based on their top runners' performances. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
4TH ANNUAL KIRKWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY MEET
WHAT: A district-wide, two-day, cross country meet for all Kirkwood Elementary and Middle Schools in October of 2026. Students in grades 6-8 will compete on Day 1 of the meet along with the KHS Girls' JV Cross Country Team. Students in grades 3-5 will compete on Day 2. Races will be broken down per grade, per gender. Race distances will be 1 Mile for grades 3-5 and 1.5 miles for grades 6-8. THERE WILL BE NO COST TO THE STUDENTS/KSD FAMILIES. This year the Middle School meet on Tuesday, October 13 will coincide with the annual Finn Dawg Meet hosted by the Girls Kirkwood High School Cross Country program.
WHO: Big River Race Management with the help of the Kirkwood High Cross Country Teams and KSD Parent Volunteers are hosting a district-wide cross country meet this fall. ALL FAMILIES RESIDING WITHIN THE KSD BOUNDARIES ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE.
WHERE: Kirkwood Park
When:
Tuesday, October 13th, 2026 - Middle Schools (Grade 6-8), High Schools
Wednesday, October 14th, 2026 - Elementary Schools (Grade 3-5)
WHY: To introduce the sport of cross country to the students of KSD and to continue to foster a healthy active lifestyle within the student body of Kirkwood elementary and middle schools.
SCHEDULE:
Tuesday, Oct 13
4:00 PM - 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Girls 1.5M
4:25 PM - 6rd, 7th, 8th Grade Boys 1.5M
4:40 PM - High School Gold JV Girls 5k
5:10 PM - High School Silver JV Girls 5k
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14
4:30 PM - 3rd Grade Girls 1M
4:45 PM - 3rd Grade Boys 1M
5:00 PM - 4th Grade Girls 1M
5:15 PM - 4th Grade Boys 1M
5:30 PM - 5th Grade Girls 1M
5:45 PM - 5th Grade Boys 1M
AWARDS: All participants will receive a medal upon completing their race. In addition, a team trophy will be awarded to one elementary school and one middle school. The middle school trophy will be earned to the school with the lowest combined points (places) for its top 5 male and top 5 female runners. The elementary school trophy will be awarded to the school with the lowest score of the 6 race scores combined. Any race that does not have 5 runners will be awarded the last scoring place available to complete their team scores. The trophies travel and will live at the winning school for the next year!
MEET ADMINISTRATION: Participation is open to all KSD district students grades 3-8. Students do not have to attend a KSD school in order to participate. The KSD PE Teachers will be working with the students this Fall to ensure each students fitness and preparation is adequate. Parents are responsible for registering their student athletes. Permitting, course set-up, electronic chip-timing and meet management is managed by Big River Race Management and KSD Parent Volunteers.
Volunteers: We will need the help of Kirkwood School District Parents to put on a safe and successful meet. Parents can volunteer to help out here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/MO/Kirkwood/KirkwoodSchoolDistrictCrossCountryMeet
Race Courses:
1.5 Mile Course [https://www.hellodrifter.com/routes/kirkwood-park-1-5-mile-by-brrm] (Tuesday - Grades 6-8)
5K Course [https://www.hellodrifter.com/events/finn-dawg-invitational-5k-2025?race_id=9588] (Tuesday - High School)
1 Mile Course [https://www.hellodrifter.com/routes/kirkwood-park-1-mile-by-jefe](Wednesday - Grades 3-5)
CONTACT: Matt Helbig (Meet Director) with any questions at matt@brrm.com.
WHAT: A district-wide, two-day, cross country meet for all Kirkwood Elementary and Middle Schools in October of 2026. Students in grades 6-8 will compete on Day 1 of the meet along with the KHS Girls' JV Cross Country Team. Students in grades 3-5 will compete on Day 2. Races will be broken down per grade, per gender. Race distances will be 1 Mile for grades 3-5 and 1.5 miles for grades 6-8. THERE WILL BE NO COST TO THE STUDENTS/KSD FAMILIES. This year the Middle School meet on Tuesday, October 13 will coincide with the annual Finn Dawg Meet hosted by the Girls Kirkwood High School Cross Country program.
WHO: Big River Race Management with the help of the Kirkwood High Cross Country Teams and KSD Parent Volunteers are hosting a district-wide cross country meet this fall. ALL FAMILIES RESIDING WITHIN THE KSD BOUNDARIES ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE.
WHERE: Kirkwood Park
When:
Tuesday, October 13th, 2026 - Middle Schools (Grade 6-8), High Schools
Wednesday, October 14th, 2026 - Elementary Schools (Grade 3-5)
WHY: To introduce the sport of cross country to the students of KSD and to continue to foster a healthy active lifestyle within the student body of Kirkwood elementary and middle schools.
SCHEDULE:
Tuesday, Oct 13
4:00 PM - 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Girls 1.5M
4:25 PM - 6rd, 7th, 8th Grade Boys 1.5M
4:40 PM - High School Gold JV Girls 5k
5:10 PM - High School Silver JV Girls 5k
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14
4:30 PM - 3rd Grade Girls 1M
4:45 PM - 3rd Grade Boys 1M
5:00 PM - 4th Grade Girls 1M
5:15 PM - 4th Grade Boys 1M
5:30 PM - 5th Grade Girls 1M
5:45 PM - 5th Grade Boys 1M
AWARDS: All participants will receive a medal upon completing their race. In addition, a team trophy will be awarded to one elementary school and one middle school. The middle school trophy will be earned to the school with the lowest combined points (places) for its top 5 male and top 5 female runners. The elementary school trophy will be awarded to the school with the lowest score of the 6 race scores combined. Any race that does not have 5 runners will be awarded the last scoring place available to complete their team scores. The trophies travel and will live at the winning school for the next year!
MEET ADMINISTRATION: Participation is open to all KSD district students grades 3-8. Students do not have to attend a KSD school in order to participate. The KSD PE Teachers will be working with the students this Fall to ensure each students fitness and preparation is adequate. Parents are responsible for registering their student athletes. Permitting, course set-up, electronic chip-timing and meet management is managed by Big River Race Management and KSD Parent Volunteers.
Volunteers: We will need the help of Kirkwood School District Parents to put on a safe and successful meet. Parents can volunteer to help out here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/MO/Kirkwood/KirkwoodSchoolDistrictCrossCountryMeet
Race Courses:
1.5 Mile Course [https://www.hellodrifter.com/routes/kirkwood-park-1-5-mile-by-brrm] (Tuesday - Grades 6-8)
5K Course [https://www.hellodrifter.com/events/finn-dawg-invitational-5k-2025?race_id=9588] (Tuesday - High School)
1 Mile Course [https://www.hellodrifter.com/routes/kirkwood-park-1-mile-by-jefe](Wednesday - Grades 3-5)
CONTACT: Matt Helbig (Meet Director) with any questions at matt@brrm.com.
Races
-
1.5 Mile Run (Grades 6-8)
Tue 13th October 2026 (4:00PM CDT)
Free
CLOSED -
1 Mile Run (Grades 3-5)
Wed 14th October 2026 (4:30PM CDT)
Free
CLOSED
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