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 day of athleticism and community spirit at the 4th Annual Kirkwood School District Cross Country Meet, taking place on Tuesday, October 13th, 2026, at the scenic Kirkwood Park in St. Louis! This highly anticipated event invites all KSD students in grades 3-8 to showcase their running skills, with students in grades 6-8 racing a distance of 1.5 miles and those in grades 3-5 competing in a fun 1-mile race.
The meet will kick off with middle school runners and the KHS Girls' JV Cross Country Team, followed by thrilling races for our younger athletes on the following day, October 14th. Participation is completely free for students and families within the Kirkwood School District, making this a fantastic opportunity to promote health and wellness among our youth. Each participant will receive a ribbon, and the top-performing schools will compete for a traveling trophy, adding an exciting competitive edge to the event! Join us to cheer on the future stars of cross country and celebrate the spirit of community and sportsmanship!
The meet will kick off with middle school runners and the KHS Girls' JV Cross Country Team, followed by thrilling races for our younger athletes on the following day, October 14th. Participation is completely free for students and families within the Kirkwood School District, making this a fantastic opportunity to promote health and wellness among our youth. Each participant will receive a ribbon, and the top-performing schools will compete for a traveling trophy, adding an exciting competitive edge to the event! Join us to cheer on the future stars of cross country and celebrate the spirit of community and sportsmanship!
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 Varsity Girls 5k
5:10 PM - High School 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 ribbon upon completing their race. In addition, a team trophy will be awarded to one elementary school and one middle school. Trophies will be earned by the school with the lowest combined points (places) for its top 5 male and top 5 female runners. It will be a traveling trophy that goes to the winning school each 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 would be 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 Varsity Girls 5k
5:10 PM - High School 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 ribbon upon completing their race. In addition, a team trophy will be awarded to one elementary school and one middle school. Trophies will be earned by the school with the lowest combined points (places) for its top 5 male and top 5 female runners. It will be a traveling trophy that goes to the winning school each 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 would be 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
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1.5 Mile Run (Grades 6-8)
Tue 13th October 2026 (4:00PM CDT)
Free
OPENS 22 JUL -
1 Mile Run (Grades 3-5)
Wed 14th October 2026 (4:30PM CDT)
Free
OPENS 24 JUL
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