WHEN: Saturday, October 19, 2024

WHERE: Choctaw Trails, Clinton, MS (5201 N. McRaven Rd., Jackson, MS).

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ENTRY FEE: $115.00 per gender per race. If you are in a school with less than 5 athletes, there will be a $25 charge for each individual (no unattached runners - must be affiliated with a school). BRING TO MEET, Checks made out to Mississippi College.

ENTRY PROCESS: ONLINE ENTRIES will begin on July 4th and will close on October 15th at MIDNIGHT. Enter Online at ms.milesplit.com (You may Add, Delete, and Change any time until entries are closed)

SCHEDULE:

8:10 AM: Boys GOLD 5k (max 7 entries) For the elite runners of any classification

(suggested team ability, 18:40 or better)

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8:35 AM: Girls GOLD 5k (max 7 entries) For the elite runners of any classification (

suggested team ability, 23:30 or better)

**GOLD AWARDS AT 9:05 AM

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9:10 am: Girls SILVER 5k (unlimited entries) Large and medium size schools

(MS = 5A & up) (LA = 3A & up) (AL = 5A & up)

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9:45 AM: Boys SILVER 5k (unlimited entries) - Large and medium size schools

(MS = 5A & up) (LA = 3A & up) (AL = 5A & up)

**SILVER AWARDS AT 10:20 AM

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10:15 AM: Boys BLUE 5k (unlimited entries) Small and medium size schools

(MS = 4A or less) (LA = 2A or less) (AL = 4A or less)

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10:45 AM: Girls BLUE 5k (unlimited entries) - Small and medium size schools

(MS = 4A or less) (LA = 2A or less) (AL = 4A or less)

**BLUE AWARDS AT 11:25 AM

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11:30 AM: Girls Jr High 3k (unlimited entries) All size and divisions of schools

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11:55 AM: Boys Jr High 3k (unlimited entries) All size and divisions of schools

**JR HIGH AWARDS AT 12:15 PM

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12:30 PM: Community 1-mile OPEN TO ALL

AWARDS: Following each divisional race. T-Shirts to Top 14 Individual performers and a trophy for the top 3 teams

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Historic Choctaw Trails has been reimagined and redesigned to host the Souths best cross-country experience for everyone including athletes, coaches, and spectators. With ample parking for fans, shaded team tent areas for coaches and athletes, and designated restrooms for both, Choctaw Trails provides everything needed to experience cross country at its finest. The course boasts a starting line big enough to safely accommodate 40 teams and every step will be run on grass. A 30+ foot width at all points, the course affords front-runners, mid-packers, and come-from-behind strategists alike a safe opportunity to compete. Course markings can be found at every kilometer and every mile, and multiple clocks make it easy to track athletes times. The last 800m is sure to inspire as it loops adjacent to the finish line, and two sets of bleachers line the final stretch to help spectators cheer athletes through the finish line. From the improved course to the electric atmosphere, Choctaw Trails delivers the ultimate cross-country experience.

TOP 10 HIGH SCHOOL BOYS 5K

1. Eric Coston, St. Paul's School - 15:03.88

2. Christian Balcer, East Central High School - 15:18.70

3. Thomas Rogers, Ruston High School - 15:24.94

4. Chase Rose, Oxford High School - 15:25.80

5. JaQuavion Bryant, Pearl High School - 15:29.35

6. Gabe McElwain, Walnut High School - 15:30.60

7. Aiden Monistere, Parkview Baptist - 15:34.10

8. Keegan Leverett, Saint Stanislaus High School - 15:37.73

9. Sidney Stegall, Heritage Academy - 15:38.50

10. Taylor Brown, Tupelo High School - 15:40.80

TOP 10 HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS 5K

1. Morgan Claire Rose, Kirk Academy - 17:50.41

2. Brooklyn Biancamano, Long Beach High School - 17:58.03

3. Kaitlyn Burge, Hernando High School - 18:04.33

4. Lilly Overby, Simpson Academy - 18:24.49

5. Elise Brown, St. Joseph Academy - 18:28.84

6. Emma Bourg, Houma Christian - 18:29.30

7. Ella Chestnut, Vandebilt Catholic - 18:32.10

8. Kelsey Major, Dominican - 18:34.12

9. Kate Mattox, Starkville High School - 18:36.29

10. Jenna Key, C.E. Byrd - 18:37.26

TOP 5 MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS 3K

1. Andrew Brown, Tupelo Middle School - 9:36.20

2. Tristan Davis, Saint Patrick Middle School - 9:39

3. Marcus Henning, Madison Middle School - 10:16.90

4. Cooper Wallace, Alexander Junior High School - 10:20.90

5. Joseph Ross, Saint Patrick Middle School - 10:22.19

TOP 5 MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS 3K

1. Brookelyn Morgan, Tupelo Middle School - 11:34.90

2. Carrie Ann Brown, Tupelo Middle School - 11:42.79

3. Mary White, Eupora High School - 11:50.86

4. Evelyn Nothstine, Germantown Middle School - 12:00.33

5. Abbey Sanders, Tupelo Middle School - 12:06.83

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY: A certified and licensed athletic trainer will monitor the weather and make the decision to suspend activity in the event of inclement weather. If it is recommended that activity should be suspended the athletic trainer will notify the race director, MC game administrator, and the PA announcer. Teams will be asked to seek shelter by returning to their respective travel bus/van and fans will need to return to their vehicles. Activity shall not resume until given the ALL CLEAR by the athletic trainer. Teams will be given a minimum of 30 mins to warm up before activity is resumed.

TIMING INFORMATION: Xpress Timing

PARKING: $5 per car for spectators - Please Carpool!!

If you have questions, please contact Joseph Snyder: jsnyder@mc.edu (815)289-7365