Kirkwood School District Cross Country Meet
- Date Thu 17th October 2024
- Time 4:30PM EST
- Location Kirkwood, Missouri
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting showcase of athleticism at the 2nd Annual Kirkwood School District Cross Country Meet, happening on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the scenic Kirkwood Park in St. Louis! This fantastic district-wide event invites all Kirkwood Elementary and Middle School students to participate in a thrilling two-day cross country competition. On Day 1, students in grades 6-8 will hit the trails, racing a distance of 1.5 miles, while the younger athletes in grades 3-5 will take on the 1-mile course on Day 2.
With no cost for students and families, this event emphasizes not only competition but also the importance of fostering a healthy, active lifestyle among the youth in the Kirkwood community. Participants will receive ribbons for their efforts, and trophies will be awarded to the schools with the best combined performances. Join us in cheering on our future stars and celebrating the spirit of teamwork and sportsmanship at this must-attend event!
With no cost for students and families, this event emphasizes not only competition but also the importance of fostering a healthy, active lifestyle among the youth in the Kirkwood community. Participants will receive ribbons for their efforts, and trophies will be awarded to the schools with the best combined performances. Join us in cheering on our future stars and celebrating the spirit of teamwork and sportsmanship at this must-attend event!
Organiser's Description
2ND 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 2024. 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 Wednesday, October 16 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:
Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 - Middle Schools (Grade 6-8), High Schools
Thursday, October 17th, 2024 - 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:
Wednesday, Oct 16
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
THURSDAY, OCT. 17
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] (Wednesday - Grades 6-8)
5K Course - Coming Soon (Wednesday)
1 Mile Course [https://www.hellodrifter.com/routes/kirkwood-park-1-mile-by-jefe](Thursday - Grades 3-5)
CONTACT: Matt Helbig (Meet Director) with any questions at [email protected].
WHAT: A district-wide, two-day, cross country meet for all Kirkwood Elementary and Middle Schools in October of 2024. 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 Wednesday, October 16 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:
Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 - Middle Schools (Grade 6-8), High Schools
Thursday, October 17th, 2024 - 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:
Wednesday, Oct 16
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
THURSDAY, OCT. 17
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] (Wednesday - Grades 6-8)
5K Course - Coming Soon (Wednesday)
1 Mile Course [https://www.hellodrifter.com/routes/kirkwood-park-1-mile-by-jefe](Thursday - Grades 3-5)
CONTACT: Matt Helbig (Meet Director) with any questions at [email protected].
Races
-
1.5 Mile Run (Grades 6-8)
Wed 16th October 2024 (4:00PM EDT)
Free
CLOSED -
1 Mile Run (Grades 3-5)
Thu 17th October 2024 (4:30PM EDT)
Free
CLOSED
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