General Information: Click here to review the USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championship information. The event will include multiple races per age group for social distancing purposes. The event will span two days (Saturday-Sunday, December 12-13).
Click to view our registered participants.
Meet Location: Bourbon County Park in Paris, Kentucky. 1054 Millersburg Rd., Paris, KY. Click here for directions to the venue.
Lodging: Coach Dave is staying at the Residence Inn by Marriott (1080 Newtown Pike - Lexington, KY 40511). If you still need a room, call 806-794-3135.
Team Tent: For the course preview and race days, we will have a designated team tent. At this time, I do not know where the tent will be stationed, but there will be a 10’ Whisper flag outside of the tent, so keep an eye out for that, ask for directions from an official, and/or text/call me when you arrive.
COURSE PREVIEWS: For those racing on Saturday, we will have a course preview on Friday at 3pm. Plan for an easy jog (preview) and light drills - about 30-50 minutes, depending on weather conditions. Click here for a course map. For those racing on Sunday, we will have a course preview on Saturday around 2pm. Plan for an easy jog (preview) and light drills - about 30-50 minutes, depending on weather and race conditions. Click here for a course map.
SATURDAY/SUNDAY RACES: Page 7 of the Passport includes race start days and times. Please arrive at the team tent within 75-minutes of your child’s race (no earlier than 90-minutes please) with their uniforms and warm-ups on, bibs pinned to the front of their singlet (below the Whisper logo), and regular running shoes on (we will put on spikes after the warm-up).. I will plan to warm-up with the kids as neededand help them get ready.
Saturday races include: Boys/Girls 2k (7-8), 3k (9-10 & 11-12)
Sunday races include: Boys/Girls 5k (15-18), 4k (13-14)
MEALS: Be sure your child continues the same (or similar) eating regimen(s) as normal. Day-of-race changes to ones diet are generally not advised. Be sure they have a nutritious breakfast and drink plenty of water. Trying new foods or energy substitutes should be done during general training periods, not before races (especially Nationals).
Please connect with Coach Dave if you believe something should be included on this page. Thank you!