Meet Information
Elkins Cross Country Invitational
Elkins, Arkansas
Information Sheet
Date: Saturday, September 10th, 2022
Times: 7:20am Fun Run 1st - 3rd grade 800 meter
7:30 am 4th-6th grade 1600 meters
Registration for the Fun Run will be in front of the High School starting at 6:45. The Entry Fee is $10.00 please bring the correct change. Upon completion of the race all Fun Run Participates and parents will be ask to return back to the asphalt area in front of the High School or the Football Stadium stands. Race will start promptly at 7:20.
Entries: Close Sept 18that 9pm to MileSplit:
The schedule has been changed to the following
High School Girls 8:00
High School Boys 8:40
Sr. High Awards 9:20
Junior High Girls (1A-5A)9:15
Junior High Boys (1A-5A)9:45
Junior High 1-5A Awards 10:20
Junior High Girls (6A)10:15
Junior High Boys (6A)10:45
Junior High 6A awards 11:15
Awards: Medals to the top fifteen individuals in each division and in all three classifications 1A-3A, 4A-5A, and 6A. In the 6A. we are going to be split into the 7th & 8th-grade division and 9th-grade division. 7th and 8th Grade Athletes can run in the 9th-grade division, however, 9th Grade athletes can't run in the 7th and 8th Grade division Trophies will be given to the top two teams in each division and in all three classifications.
Location: This year's meet site is at our High School Campus the same as last year. We will be finishing in the football & track stadium so the layout of the course is the same as last year. It is located in front and to the west of the High School building with the finish on the 50-yard line of the Football field. If you are traveling from Fayetteville you will take Highway 16 East to Elkins Public School the High School is located on the right side of the Highway West of the Football Field. Course: The course is a relatively flat course, primarily grass surface, however, it will crossover some concrete and our new track surface so we are asking that only 1/4 inch spikes be worn. We should have some fast times on the course.
Info: We will have a T-Shirt vendor Fine design there will be a larger variety of shirts & running gear, prices of products will vary. Water will be provided for runners. Additional snacks will be available at a concession stand at the meet. Costs: Entries are $50. per team. (If you have a Sr. Boys team and a Sr. Girls team that will be $100. total) For teams with over 40 athlete add an additional $1.00 per athlete. If you are a 6-A school that has a 7th-9th grade in the same school and you enter a 9th-grade team and a 7th and 8th-grade team each team is $50. For incomplete teams, the cost is $12. per runner. Make checks payable to Elkins High School Cross Country. We will be chip timed again this year by Y Timing LLC. We will be entering through www.armilesplit.com; there is no limit to the number of athletes you can enter.
Questions: For any further questions, contact Chris Vanamburg at Elkins High School. You can reach me at school (479) 643-3381 or on my cell at (479)595-4788. Also by Email at cvanamburg@elkinsdistrict.org Entry Info: Registration is through www.armilesplit.com it will be open from August 1st until September 9th at 6pm. Create an Account or Log into Existing Account Add your Roster or Update your Existing Roster Select Meet and enter your athletes into the meet that pertains to your desired division Entry Questions: Jim Yurwitz armilesplit@gmail.com
This is a very large meet and no late entries will be accepted. Parking: Bus will be dropping off teams by the softball field and circling back around parking along the side of the road like last year. Cars will be parked in the Middle School, Elementary, Primary Parking Lots, and Gym Parking Lot.
Admission: Please remind your parents there will be admission to the meet $5.00 for Adults & $3.00 for students 5 and up.