MHSAA Middle School Cross Country Classic 2025

Jackson, MS

Meet Information

2025 MHSAA Middle School Cross Country Classic

Sponsor: Mississippi High School Activities Association

Meet Date: Tuesday, October 14

Location: Choctaw Trails, Jackson, MS

Click Here to Download Choctaw Trails Map - 3000 Meters

Click Here to Download Divisions & Starting Box Assignments

Click Here to Download MHSAA Middle School XC Classic Program

Divisions, Starting Boxes & Meet Program will be posted here on Saturday, October 11! 

Meet Schedule:

1:00 p.m. Small School Girls

1:35 p.m. Small School Boys

2:10 p.m. Medium School Girls

2:15 p.m. Small School Award Ceremony

2:45 p.m. Medium School Boys

3:20 p.m. Large School Girls

3:25 p.m. Medium School Award Ceremony

3:55 p.m. Large School Boys

4:30 p.m. Large School Award Ceremony



Meet Format: This meet is open to all MHSAA middle/junior high school 7th & 8th grade student-athletes. The meet will consist of three divisions (small, medium & large) determined by the 7th & 8th grade enrollment of each middle/junior high school participating (note: high school enrollments will not be used!!!) Meet divisions will be posted after the meet deadline on this page.  A Team's 7th & 8th grade enrollment will be determined by the MHSAA!!!

Eligibility: This meet is open to MHSAA 7th & 8th grade middle/junior high school athletes. ONLY athletes who have competed in middle school/junior high races are eligible. Any athlete who has run on a Varsity/JV High School Squad during the 2024 or 2025 season is NOT Eligible for this meet!

Race Distance: 3000 Meters

Entries: Ten entries per school, with only the top seven counting for scoring purposes. Entries will be done online @ http://ms.milesplit.com. 

Entries close Thursday, October 9, at Noon!  Divisions with assigned schools will be posted here on Saturday, October 11!

Team Entry Note: Schools should enter as a middle school, not as a high school!!!

Entry Fee: $15.00 per athlete with a maximum of $100.00 per team (boys and girls are separate)! Make Checks Payable to: MHSAA - DO NOT MAIL ENTRY FEES, BRING TO THE MEET!

Awards: Medals to the Top 20 Individuals in each race, Classic Championship Team Trophy to winning teams in each race

Parking Fee: $10.00 (one person per vehicle)   $20.00 (two or more in a vehicle)!    All Day Pass - No Re-Entry

Teams are to bring water for their team!

For Further Info: E-mail wbarnett@misshsaa.com or go to http://ms.milesplit.com