THE OPENER - SCHEDULE CHANGE, NOON START 2025

Jackson, MS
Timing/Results Xpress Timing

Meet Information

2025 CHOCTAW TRAILS SEASON OPENER MEET INFORMATION



WHEN: Saturday, September 6, 2025

WHERE: Choctaw Trails, Clinton, MS

(5201 N. McRaven Rd., Jackson, MS)



Course Maps

ENTRY FEES:

Red Division (5K): $80 per team / $20 per individual

Blue Division (3K, Middle School Only): $80 per team / $20 per individual

White Division (4K): DISCOUNTED PRICE of $50 per team / $10 per individual

NO UNATTACHED RUNNERS ALLOWED!

Checks made out to Mississippi College Athletics - bring to the meet.



ENTRY PROCESS:

Online registration opens July 4 and closes Wednesday, September 3 at 11:00 PM

Enter online at: ms.milesplit.com

(You may edit entries up until the deadline.)

STRICT DIVISION GUIDELINES:

To ensure safety, reduce congestion, and improve flow of events:



  • Red Division 5K Cutoffs:



    • Boys must have a PR under 26:00

      Girls must have a PR under 32:00

      PLEASE NOTE: Any athlete exceeding these standards will be automatically moved to the White Division (4K).

UPDATED MEET SCHEDULE DUE TO WEATHER:



12:00 PM - Girls RED 5K (unlimited entries)

12:40 PM - Boys RED 5K (unlimited entries)

1:20 PM - Girls WHITE 4K (unlimited entries)

2:00 PM - Boys WHITE 4K (unlimited entries)

2:40 PM - Girls BLUE Middle School 3K (unlimited entries)

3:20 PM - Boys BLUE Middle School 3K (unlimited entries)



AWARDS will be presented 50 minutes after the start of each race (i.e. RED Girls 5K awards at 8:50 AM)



  • Top 14 individuals receive t-shirts

    Top 3 teams receive trophies



PARKING:

$10 per car (includes a free beverage + pork/brisket slider courtesy of Farm Bureau)



Please carpool when possible to reduce congestion.

CHIP TIMING:

Timing services provided by Xpress Timing. Instructions will be sent to all registered schools prior to race day.

CONTACT:

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