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 the excitement of the 4th Annual Kirkwood School District Cross Country Meet, happening on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the scenic Kirkwood Park in St. Louis! This thrilling two-day event will showcase the athletic talents of students from all Kirkwood Elementary and Middle Schools, with those in grades 6-8 racing on the first day and grades 3-5 competing on the second day. Runners can look forward to a 1.5-mile course for middle school participants and a 1-mile course for elementary school students, ensuring a fun and competitive atmosphere for all.
This year’s meet coincides with the annual Finn Dawg Meet, hosted by the Kirkwood High School Girls' JV Cross Country Team, amplifying the spirit of community and sportsmanship. Best of all, there’s no cost for KSD families to enter! Each participant will receive a ribbon, and a prestigious traveling trophy will be awarded to the school with the best combined scores from their top runners. Join us in promoting a healthy and active lifestyle for our students and cheering on the future stars of cross country!
This year’s meet coincides with the annual Finn Dawg Meet, hosted by the Kirkwood High School Girls' JV Cross Country Team, amplifying the spirit of community and sportsmanship. Best of all, there’s no cost for KSD families to enter! Each participant will receive a ribbon, and a prestigious traveling trophy will be awarded to the school with the best combined scores from their top runners. Join us in promoting a healthy and active lifestyle for our students and cheering on the future stars of cross country!
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 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 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 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.
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