McGinn Memorial Cross Country Challenge

  • Date Sat 5th October 2024
  • Time 12:45PM EDT
  • Location Pagosa Springs, Colorado
  • Price Free
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of racing at the McGinn Memorial Cross Country Challenge on Saturday, October 5th, 2024, in the beautiful setting of Pagosa Springs, Archuleta! This event invites middle and high school athletes to compete on a stunning course that weaves through hilly forest roads and scenic single-track trails on Reservoir Hill. Runners will tackle a 5-kilometer course for high school competitors and a 3-kilometer course for middle school participants, making this a perfect event for all skill levels.

The schedule promises a thrilling morning filled with energy and sportsmanship, starting with the Middle School Girls race at 9:00 AM, followed by the Middle School Boys at 9:30 AM, the High School Girls at 10:00 AM, and wrapping up with the High School Boys at 10:45 AM. Awards will be given to the top 10 runners in each race, along with team awards for the top high school teams. With unlimited runners allowed, this is a fantastic opportunity to showcase talent and enjoy a day filled with camaraderie and competition. Don’t miss out on this vibrant celebration of cross country running in the heart of Pagosa Springs!

Organiser's Description

Pagosa Springs High School would like to invite you to participate in our MS and HS XC

Challenge on Saturday, September 23rd, 2023. This year, we will be hosting the meet

at our traditional location on Reservoir Hill in downtown Pagosa Springs. The course is

on a mix of hilly forest roads and single track trails. The high school course is 5

kilometers and the middle school course is 3 kilometers. All races will allow for unlimited

runners.



The meet schedule is as follows:

MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS: 9:00 am

MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS: 9:30 am

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS: 10:00 am

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS: 10:45 am

AWARDS:
Ribbons will be handed out to the top 10 runners in each race. Team awards will

be given to the first and second place high school teams. (top 5 scoring and top 7 displacing

for scoring purposes.)

ENTRY FEE:
$150 per school or $15/athlete for smaller schools. Please make payment to

Pagosa Springs High School: Attention Cross Country.

TIMING:
Professional timing will be provided through Rocky Mountain Timing.

DIRECTIONS & PARKING: From Main Street, turn onto Hot Springs Blvd in downtown

Pagosa Springs. Drive approximately a quarter mile (past the hot springs) and turn left on

the steep dirt road next to the post office. Buses: drive up the dirt road, past the gate, and

to the top of Reservoir Hill. Spectators: Park just above the gate in the first open field.

There will be volunteers to assist in the parking process.

Races

  • MS Girls - Pagosa Springs Cross Country Challenge

    Sat 5th October 2024 (11:00AM EDT)

    Free

    CLOSED
  • MS Boys - Pagosa Springs Cross Country Challenge

    Sat 5th October 2024 (11:30AM EDT)

    Free

    CLOSED
  • HS Girls - Pagosa Springs Cross Country Challenge

    T-Shirt Giveaway

    Sat 5th October 2024 (12:00PM EDT)

    Free

    CLOSED
  • HS Boys - Pagosa Springs Cross Country Challenge

    T-Shirt Giveaway

    Sat 5th October 2024 (12:45PM EDT)

    Free

    CLOSED

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Reservoir Hill, Pagosa Springs, 81147, CO, United States

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