Info You Need To Know

Location

US131 Speedway
1249 12th St, Martin, MI 49070

The Course

This flat and fast course gives elementary and middle school runners the chance to compete for a championship at their own motor speedway before entering high school.

The Elementary/MS cross country championship will be held at the US131 Speedway between Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids. Both the 1 mile and 2 mile races will finish in front of the massive bleachers allowing thousands of family members and friends to cheer and view the finish.

Meet Officials

TBD

Official Timer

TBD

Individual races

Please make sure you select the correct race.

Team Races

In the Team Races we will score only your first 5 runners. There is no limit on the number of runners a team can have. Bring them all!

Eligibility

Due to MHSAA guidelines Middle school teams that are members of MHSAA cannot compete in this event as a school team. They can however enter the event as an unattached individual or club team. Wearing school uniforms or using school transportation would not be permitted. School coaches would not be permitted to coach these teams. You cannot enter using your school name, so be creative and come up with your own team name and brand.

If your School is not a member of MHSAA they can enter thier entire teams, use school transportation and be coached by your school coach. This includes home schools and private schools. All Elementary schools and clubs can enter the event as teams. If your community does not have an Elementary running club consider starting one.

The Race

Distance will be 2 miles for all races except for the 1st and 2nd grade 1 mile races. We will provide a lead vehicle for all races. We will provide bottled water to the athletes after each race. We will have a clock located at both the one mile mark and the finish. The Race will use Chip Timing. Races will be started by a Licensed MHSAA Cross-country Official and a Licensed official at the finish line as well.

Starting Box Assignment Procedure

Teams will get their starting box number by random draw. We will also have a few boxes for individual runners as well. Assignments will be posted on our website October 30th.

Awards

Michigan Replica Medals to the top 15 finishers in all races but the 1st and 2nd grade race, those top 15 finishers received round medals.

Team Trophies to the top 3 teams in All races as well as individual medals to all members of Championship teams.

**BRAND NEW IN 2025***

We love adding new and fun things for our runners to help make the day more memorable so this year we are giving away one large Gumball Machine every race to one of the top 15 finishers. The race winner will draw a number out of the hat that will have numbers 1 thru 15 inside. For example, if they draw number 9 then the 9th place finisher wins the prize!

Our award ceremony is second to none and runners receive their medals to the music of the Olympic Games.

Fees

The cost is $30 per individual, for teams the cost is $30 per runner or $195 per team whichever is less. For example if your team has 5 runners the cost is $150, 6 runners the cost is $180, if you have 7 or more, even if you bring 30 kids the fee is $195. The $195 fee covers as many runners as you want to bring. If you are entering a boys and a girls' team you will need to pay for each one.

Host Hotel

To be announced

Athletes Village

We will have water available in the big black cooler please help yourself. Please set up all team tents in the Village.