Kirkwood School District Cross Country Meet

🏃‍♂️ 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 along with the KHS Girls' JV Cross Country Team, while grades 3-5 will compete on Day 2.
• Race distances: 1 Mile for grades 3-5 and 1.5 miles for grades 6-8. No cost to students/KSD families.

Who:

• Hosted by Big River Race Management, Kirkwood High Cross Country Teams, and KSD Parent Volunteers.
• Open to all families residing within the KSD boundaries.

Where: Kirkwood Park

When:

• Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 - Middle Schools (Grade 6-8)
• Thursday, October 17th, 2024 - Elementary Schools (Grade 3-5)

Why: To introduce cross country to KSD students and promote an active lifestyle.

🗓️ Schedule

Wednesday, Oct 16

• 4:30 PM - 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Girls 1.5M
• 5:00 PM - 6rd, 7th, 8th Grade Boys 1.5M

Thursday, Oct. 17

• 4:30-5:45 PM - Races for Grades 3-5

🏅 Awards

Awards:

• All participants receive a ribbon, and a team trophy is awarded to top elementary and middle schools based on combined points for top runners.
• A traveling trophy will be given to the winning school each year.

👩‍🏫 Meet Administration

Participation:

• Open to all KSD district students grades 3-8.
• Registration managed by parents: event coordination by Big River Race Management and KSD Parent Volunteers.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Volunteers

Want to help?

• Volunteer to ensure a safe and successful meet here.

🛣️ Race Courses

Race Courses:

• 1.5 Mile Course for Wednesday - Grades 6-8 here
• 1 Mile Course for Thursday - Grades 3-5 here

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