Meet Information
50th ANNUAL McDOWELL CROSS COUNTRY INVITATIONAL
SATURDAY, August 31st, 2024 / BROWNS FARM
WHAT:50th Annual McDowell Cross Country Invitational
WHEN /WHERE: Saturday, August , 2024 / Sterrettania Rd. at Browns Farm
(Browns Farm is part of the Asbury Woods Nature Center and an MTSD educational partner).
REGISTRATION :Online: www.PAMileSplit.com
Online registration deadline is: Wednesday, August 28th, 2024 by 11:59 pm.
Participation notification: Please email: Palmer@mtsd.orgif you plan to participate, so we can plan # awards & t-shirts. Thank You!
START TIMES and RACE DETAILS:
EVENT: | Category | Distance | START TIME | Fees/Team |
Coaches Meeting | 8:30 | (@start line area) | ||
Middle school (grades 7-8) | Girls | 1.78mi. | 8:45 | $75 |
Middle school (grades 7-8) | Boys | 1.78mi. | 9:15 | $75 |
High school varsity (grades 9-12) | Girls (1-7 runners) | 3.1mi./5K | 9:45 | $150 |
High school varsity (grades 9-12) | Boys (1-7 runners) | 3.1mi./5K | 10:30 | $150 |
High school junior varsity (grades 9-12) | Girls | 3.1mi./5K | 11:15 | (included /w HS fee) |
High school junior varsity (grades 9-12) | Boys | 3.1mi./5K | 12:00 | (included /w HS fee) |
Awards | 1:00 | |||
Millcreek youth assoc. league K-6 | Boys and Girls | .5-1.5 | 12:30 | $5/athlete |
*These start times are estimated. It will be a rolling start after we get going*
For meet information contact:
Mike Palmer
McDowell High School
Email: Palmer@mtsd.org
Or
Jeremy Greenberg
McDowell High School
E-mail: Greenbergmtsd.org">@mtsd.org
Please mail checks payable to: McDowell Cross Country Boosters.
Mail to: Coach Jeremy Greenberg, 5314 Cosmic way, Fairview, PA 16415
RESULTS: https://wolfcreektrackclub.com/results/
Course: The course is primarily open, with multiple loops, two wooded sections and short hills throughout. There will be mile and two mile splits.
Directions: From I-79 - TAKE I-90 WEST, Exit at Sterrettania Rd. (Rt. 832, Presque Isle State Park exit), and follow Route north 2 miles to Browns Farm. Parking is directly across from the race course (at Browns Farm). ADDRESS to site: 5774 Sterrettania Rd., Fairview, PA 16415, directly across from Asbury Elementary and Walnut Creek Middle Schools.
Parking: NO ROADSIDE PARKING: Parking at the Walnut Creek Middle School and the Asbury Woods Elementary School is directly across the street from the race course at Browns Farm.
Restrooms: Facilities available near the start line.
PEDESTRIAN CROSSING WITH TRAFFIC LIGHT!!! - THANK YOU! PLEASE ENSURE THE SAFETY OF ATHLETES AND FAMILIES BY CROSSING AT THIS TRAFFIC LIGHT - LIGHT IS FOR THE BROWNS FARM FACILITY. There will be West Fire Department representatives to help with crossing duties.
First Aid: West Ridge Fire Department and the EmergyCare ambulance service.
T-Shirts: Short Sleeve T-shirts are available for $15, Long Sleeve for $20
RACE PACKETS:
On race day, packets will contain all materials needed for the race (middle school map, high school school map, athlete bibs, safety pins, etc.). Please pick-up packets at the BROWNS FARM BARN ENTRANCE. Box assignments will be randomly assigned and placed in registration packets.
For more information: McDowell Athletic Office: 814-835-5428; visit MTSD School District Athletics for more information at: http://www.mtsd.org/pages/mtsd/Programs/Athletics
We are a PIAA District 10 athletic program: http://www.piaadistrict10.org/
Asbury Woods provides a natural venue for our CC race. Please keep the park clean. For more on our non-profit partner & to donate go to: www.asburywoods.org.