The fall 2020 race has been cancelled.
Each fall, the Clarkston Cross Country teams host an Elementary Race. Elementary students from Clarkston Schools have a chance to experience the sport of cross country. Individual runners can earn medals and ribbons. The school with the highest percentage of their students participating in the race gets to bring home the traveling trophy.
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DATE: October of each year. See the Home Page for the announced date. TIME: 4:45 to 5:30 Race number pick up (if you registered online) or 5:35 Grades Young 5/K through 2nd Boys Race 1/2 Mile 5:45 Grades Young 5/K through 2nd Girls Race 1/2 Mile 5:55 Grades 3rd through 5th Boys Race 1 Mile 6:10 Grades 3rd through 5th Girls Race 1 Mile 6:25 Winning School Announced |
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ENTRY FEE: Free We would greatly appreciate any donations at the race to help support the Clarkston Cross Country teams. AWARDS: Ribbons to all participants Medals to the top 10 finishers in each race Traveling trophy to the elementary school with the highest percentage of participants (number of participating runners divided by total population of school) RACE NUMBER PICK UP: If you registered online, pick up your race number from 4:45 to 5:25 at registration. Look for the online registration pick up line. You must get your race number to participate in the race. All others will need to complete the registration process the day of the race. RESULTS: |
LOCATION: Behind Clarkston High School next to the tennis courts. Use the driveway next to the softball/baseball fields closest to Clarkston Road. PARKING: Parking Map Park on the west side of the high school next to the baseball and softball fields. From the parking lot, walk down the steps toward the tennis courts. RACE COURSE MAP: Members of the Sashabaw Middle School and Clarkston Junior High Cross Country teams will run with the participants to help encourage and guide them on their way. View and/or print a copy of the 1/2 mile and mile course map. RACE DAY TIPS: While the kids enjoy the race, it can be a little hectic. Read the tips to help your son/daughter and you have a successful experience. |
REGISTRATION:
Register online before race or or register at the race. If you register online, you only need to pick up your bib number the day of the race (quick and easy). It is ok to register online even if you are not 100% sure of participating. If you register at the race, make sure you give yourself time (varies depending on the line) to complete the registration process by 5:25 and walk to the starting line.
Two ways to register:
Online registration is fast and easy and saves you time the day of the race. By registering online, you help us to estimate the number of awards needed. Please consider registering online even if you are not 100% sure you can attend.
Online Registration Closes at 11:55 PM the Tuesday before the race.
