Meet Information
Online Registration Instructions
Mansfield High School welcomes Todays Bank of Mansfield as the exclusive sponsor of the 22nd running of the Mansfield Invitational Cross Country Meet. This meet will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 for junior and senior high divisions. The registration deadline will be Monday, September 21 by 12:00 noon.
The junior girls' race will begin at 4:00 PM. A rolling schedule will continue with the junior boys followed by the senior girls and senior boys' races. Junior high will run a 3K race (1 loop). Senior high will run a 5K race (2 loops). The starting line will be at the top of the northeast grassy knoll opposite the Agri Building. The finish line will be on the practice field near the outdoor volleyball court.
Individual medals will be given to the Top 10 finishers of each race. A championship plaque will be awarded to each team winner.
Teams should arrive between 2:30 PM and 3:00 PM to avoid school dismissal and associated traffic. MHS car ridership and bus traffic is the heaviest between 3:00 PM and 3:30 PM.
Team buses should park in the northwest lot parallel to the football field. Turn right after you enter the main high school entrance, move towards the end of the lot and circle back towards the school to park. Guest parking is also in the northwest lot. No unauthorized vehicles allowed in the south lot near the race venue.
Player, coach, and guest foot traffic should enter the course area through the big black gate between the football field and the gym. Make team camps in the grassy areas behind the southside of the gym and school grounds or in the commons area by the picnic tables. Do not make camp on the practice field as it is part of the course and finish line.
Team packets containing race bibs, safety pins, and team boxes should be picked up inside the storm shelter on the southeast corner of the high school campus. Bathrooms are also located in this facility, but please keep student traffic in this area to a minimum other than restroom breaks.
Entry fees are $25 per gender level teams ($100 for all 4 teams) or $5 per individual. Please bring a check to the meet and present at check-in or request an invoice at that time. Checks should be made out to Mansfield Cross Country Coach Hindman 2500 Hwy 71 South, Mansfield, AR 72944.
You may contact MHS cross country coach Jacob Hindman by email at jacob.hindman@mansfieldtigers.org or 479-629-5644 with questions.