Wildcats Youth Cross Country Meet & Adult Open 3k - 27th Annual

Saturday, October 26, 2024 Past event
12:40 PM CDT
Rockford, Illinois
$9.48 · 9 races

Event summary

Join us for the 27th Annual Wildcats Youth Cross Country Meet and Adult Open 3K on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Dahlquist Park in Rockford, Illinois! This exciting event promises a day filled with competitive spirit and community fun, featuring a range of races for youth and adults alike. The adult 3K race kicks off at 9:00 a.m., welcoming participants aged 15 and older for a nominal donation of $8.

Youth races start at 10:30 a.m. and include various distances tailored for different age groups, from the 1500 meters for Primary runners to the 4000 meters for Youth Boys and Girls. Every finisher will earn a medal, and trophies will be awarded to the top 10 individuals. Enjoy the beautiful park setting, complete with short pavement crossings and a charming wooden bridge, making it a perfect day for runners and spectators alike. Come be part of this thrilling celebration of youth athletics and community spirit!

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Races

  • Adult Open 3k - City of Rockford X-C Championship

    Incl. $1.48 Fee

    Adult 3k open for ages 15 and older.

    9:00 AM CDT

    $9.48

    Entries closed
  • Primary Girls

    Incl. $1.48 Fee

    Race entry is determined by birth year. race for girls born 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019.

    10:30 AM CDT

    $9.48

    Entries closed
  • Primary Boys

    Incl. $1.48 Fee

    Race entry is determined by birth year. race for girls born 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019.

    10:45 AM CDT

    $9.48

    Entries closed
  • Bantam Girls

    Incl. $1.48 Fee

    Race entry is determined by birth year. race for girls born in 2013 & 2014.

    11:00 AM CDT

    $9.48

    Entries closed
  • Bantam Boys

    Incl. $1.48 Fee

    Race entry is determined by birth year. race for boys born in 2013 & 2014.

    11:25 AM CDT

    $9.48

    Entries closed
  • Midget Girls

    Incl. $1.48 Fee

    Race entry is determined by birth year. race for girls born in 2011 & 2012.

    11:50 AM CDT

    $9.48

    Entries closed
  • Midget Boys

    Incl. $1.48 Fee

    Race entry is determined by birth year. race for boys born in 2011 & 2012.

    12:15 PM CDT

    $9.48

    Entries closed
  • Youth Girls

    Incl. $1.48 Fee

    Race entry is determined by birth year. race for girls born in 2009 & 2010. Note Youth Girls & Boys races will be run together.

    12:40 PM CDT

    $9.48

    Entries closed
  • Youth Boys

    Incl. $1.48 Fee

    Race entry is determined by birth year. race for boys born in 2009 & 2010. Note Youth Girls & Boys races will be run together.

    12:40 PM CDT

    $9.48

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

27TH ANNUAL ROCKFORD WILDCATS YOUTH CROSS COUNTRY MEET & ADULT OPEN 3K

SATURDAY OCTOBER 26, 2024- DAHLQUIST PARK - ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS

HOSTED BY: ROCKFORD ROAD RUNNERS - YOUTH CROSS COUNTRY TEAM ROCKFORD WILDCATS

Open Adult Event (9a.m): - Part of Rockford Road Runner Circuit Race - Distance 3k cross country
This race is for ages 15 and older and will be held at 9:00a.m. Entry fee for the adult race is a $8.00 donation.

Time: Course walks 9:30 a.m. - Youth Races begin at 10:30a.m. Youth Events: Note races are by birth year.
10:30 -Primary Girls - 2015 & younger -1500 meters, 10:45- PRIMARY BOYS - 2015 & YOUNGER - 1500 METERS, 11:00 -BANTAM GIRLS - 2013 & 2014 - 3000 METERS, 11:25 - BANTAM BOYS - 2013 & 2014 - 3000 METERS, 11:50 - MIDGET GIRLS - 2011 & 2012 - 3000 METERS, 12:15 - MIDGET BOYS - 2011 & 2012 - 3000 METERS, 12:40 YOUTH GIRLS - 2009 & 2010 - 4000 METERS, 12:40 - YOUTH BOYS - 2009 & 2010 - 4000 METERS - NOTE: YOUTH GIRLS & YOUTH BOYS RACE WILL BE RUN TOGETHER.

Youth Races Entry - Coaches entering teams DO NOT USE this site contact us at [email protected] on how to enter your team.
Youth Race Awards
Individuals: 1-10th place Trophies, Medals to all other finishers.
Team scoring: All teams first 5 runners score. Unlimited entries
Course: Course has short pavement crossings and a wooden bridge. Facilities: Restrooms, no dressing facilities. RESULTS POSTED ON WWW.ROCKFORDWILDCATS.ORG http://www.rockfordwildcats.org

DIRECTIONS: From I-90 exit State Street (Business US 20) . Going west. Continue on State Street for 4.3 miles. Turn left at 29th Street
this is just past a high rise (Valley View Apts. 3303 State Street ) the park will be one block directly ahead of you.
From I-39 exit US20 bypass west, from US20 bypass ( one mile ) exit Alpine Road go north on Alpine Road ( 4.3 miles ) to State Street. Turn
left at State Street going west on State Street for ( .8 tenths ) of a mile. Turn left at 29th Street this is just past a high rise (Valley View Apts.
3303 State Street), the park will be one block directly ahead of you.
From US20 west, take Business 20 to Rockford, stay on Business 20 going east ( 8.6 miles ). Turn right on 29th Street just past Temple Baptist
Church and just before Valley View Apt high rise, the park will be one block directly ahead of you.

Location

3251 Oak Grove Ave, Rockford, 61108, IL, United States

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