2024 USATF National Junior Olympics Cross Country Championships
Saturday, December 14, 2024
REMINDER: PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT BLUE RIVER MEMORIAL PARK DURING COMPETITION
ENTRY INFORMATION: Online registration and fees for the National Junior Olympic Cross-Cross Championships can be found on athletic.net. A non-refundable entry fee of $20 per athlete must be submitted online at the time of registration. Entries cannot be accepted by any other method. There will be no on-site registration, nor will there be day of competition entries.
Entries will open on 11/25/2024 at 8:00 AM ET and close 12/9/2024 at 11:59 PM ET.
ADA ACCOMODATIONS: USATF has specific procedures to be followed by disabled athletes wishing to compete in competitions against able-bodied athletes. Please note that the disabled athlete must first meet the eligibility requirements applicable to the relevant competition including having achieved the required qualifying standard, if any. The disabled athlete is responsible for initiating the ADA accommodations request procedures sufficiently in advance to enable USATF to complete the review and decision-making process prior to the relevant competition. Please visit www.usatf.org/about/policies for more information.
EVENT MERCHANDISE: USATF official merchandise will be available during the event, and online. The All-American store will also be available during the event, and online.
TEAM TENTS: Team tents must be reserved and purchased through the tent vendor. To reserve a tent, follow the instructions in the Meet Passport.
FIRST AID: A medical tent with appropriate personnel will be on-site at the finish line. In addition, there will be an EMT on-site.
ATHLETE CHECK-IN: All athletes must report to the staging area at least 30-45 minutes prior to the start of their respective races. Only competing athletes will be allowed in the check-in area/tent. Please observe all areas that are roped off and please obey all course officials and their directives. Individuals and teams will have designated starting boxes.
RACE DISTANCES: The 7-8 division will race 2K, 9-10 and 11-12 will race 3K, 13-14 will race 4K, and 15-18 will race 5K.
PARKING: All tickets for parking must be purchased online via the parking pass link for $20/car.
RESTROOMS: Portable restrooms are available in tent city.
PACKET PICK-UP: All packet pickup will be at the Splash Pad Mezzanine the day of the race.
FOOD & BEVERAGES: Concessions/food trucks will be available.
DIVISION | GENDER | DISTANCE | CHECK-IN | RACE START |
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7-8 YEARS/2016-17 | GIRLS | 2 KM (1.24 MILES) | 8:40 AM | 9:00 AM |
7-8 YEARS/2016-17 | BOYS | 2 KM (1.24 MILES) | 9:20 AM | 9:40 AM |
9-10 YEARS/2014-15 | GIRLS | 3 KM (1.86 MILES) | 10:00 AM | 10:20 AM |
9-10 YEARS/2014-15 | BOYS | 3 KM (1.86 MILES) | 10:40 AM | 11:00 AM |
11-12 YEARS/2012-13 | GIRLS | 3 KM (1.86 MILES) | 11:20 AM | 11:40 AM |
11-12 YEARS/2012-13 | BOYS | 3 KM (1.86 MILES) | 12:00 PM | 12:20 PM |
13-14 YEARS/2010-2011 | GIRLS | 4 KM (2.48 MILES) | 12:40 PM | 1:00 PM |
13-14 YEARS/2010-2011 | BOYS | 4 KM (2.48 MILES) | 1:25 PM | 1:45 PM |
15-18 YEARS/2006-09 | GIRLS | 5 KM (3.1 MILES) | 2:10 PM | 2:30 PM |
15-18 YEARS/2006-09 | BOYS | 5 KM (3.1 MILES) | 2:55 PM | 3:15 PM |
I-74 East to Exit 116 (State Road 44) approximately 18 miles Take exit and proceed straight across State Road 44. You will be driving between Applebee's and Denny's. Continue straight on Lee Boulevard to Blue River Memorial Park. Park entrance will be on your left hand side. Look for signage to direct you.
I-74 West to Exit 116. From the exit, turn left onto State Road 44. You will pass under I-74, and take the first right onto Lee Boulevard. You will be driving between Applebee's and Denny's. Continue straight on Lee Boulevard to Blue River Memorial Park. Park entrance will be on your left hand side. Look for signage to direct you.
Team buses and vans will park and/or unload at the Shelby County Fairgrounds, entering from 500 Frank Street.
Spectator and general public parking is available within Blue River Memorial Park at 725 Lee Boulevard. Parking attendants will assist you with parking areas at this site, and there is a $10 parking charge, cash only. Exact change appreciated.
Title | Name | |
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USATF Associate Director -Outreach & Grassroots Programs (Meet Director) | Shontee Bryant | Shontee.Bryant@usatf.org |
USATF Director - Outreach & Grassroots Programs | Robin Beamon | Robin.Beamon@usatf.org |
USATF Manager - Outreach & Grassroots Programs | Chelsea Yeadon | Chelsea.Yeadon@usatf.org |
USATF Coordinator – Outreach & Grassroots Programs | Elijah Lewis | Elijah.Lewis@usatf.org |
USATF Safe Sport | Bailee Cecil | Elijah.Lewis@usatf.org |
Facilities Coordinator | Gary Nolley | gary.nolley@gmail.com |