111 S Geyer Rd, Kirkwood MO
Tuesday, October 13th, 2026
4th Annual Kirkwood School District Cross Country Meet
What:
- Event: A district-wide, two-day, cross country meet for all Kirkwood Elementary and Middle Schools in October of 2026.
- Participants: Students in grades 6-8 will compete on Day 1 and grades 3-5 will compete on Day 2.
- Distances: 1 Mile for grades 3-5 and 1.5 miles for grades 6-8.
- Cost: There will be no cost to the students/KSD families.
Who:
- Organizer: Big River Race Management with the help of the Kirkwood High Cross Country Teams and KSD Parent Volunteers.
- Eligibility: All families residing within the KSD boundaries are eligible to participate.
Where:
- Location: Kirkwood Park
When:
- Tuesday, October 13th, 2026: Middle Schools (Grade 6-8), High Schools
- Wednesday, October 14th, 2026: Elementary Schools (Grade 3-5)
Why:
- Purpose: To introduce the sport of cross country to the students of KSD.
- Goal: 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 - 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Boys 1.5M
- 4:40 PM - High School Varsity Girls 5k
- 5:10 PM - High School 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:
- Participation: All participants will receive a ribbon upon completing their race.
- Team Trophy: One elementary and one middle school will be awarded a team trophy.
- Winning Criteria: Trophies will be earned by the school with the lowest combined points for its top 5 male and top 5 female runners.
- Trophy Management: It will be a traveling trophy that goes to the winning school each year.
Meet Administration:
- Participation: Open to all KSD district students grades 3-8.
- Non-Attendees: Students do not have to attend a KSD school to participate.
- Preparation: KSD PE Teachers will work with students to ensure adequate fitness and preparation.
- Management: Permitting, course set-up, electronic chip-timing and meet management by Big River Race Management and KSD Parent Volunteers.
Volunteers:
- Help Needed: Volunteers from Kirkwood School District Parents are crucial for a safe and successful meet.
- Registration: Parents can volunteer to help out here: Volunteer Registration
Race Courses:
- 1.5 Mile Course: 1.5 Mile Course (Tuesday - Grades 6-8)
- 5K Course: 5K Course (Tuesday - High School)
- 1 Mile Course: 1 Mile Course (Wednesday - Grades 3-5)
Contact:
- Inquiry: Contact Matt Helbig (Meet Director) with any questions at matt@brrm.com.
Event Link:
- More Information: Kirkwood School District Cross Country Meet
