Event Description

Purpose
Eastview has developed a 2.0 mile cross country grass course.  We are beginning to partner with local JH schools to host invitationals.  We also would love to partner with our local elementary schools to create and host a fun introduction to competitive running!

Magnitude
Our goal is to connect with as many local elementary schools that have some interest in promoting an event of this kind.  We will have awards for finishers and hype up the night of the event.  We want this to be an event where schools that allow 5th and 6th grade athletes to compete within their school cross country program feel welcome to let these younger athletes enjoy a stage with their same aged peers.  We will have the course decked out and make this a fun night for all involved.  Over time, we want to grow this into a gathering of over 40 teams in each division competing for the division team championship!  Might be a good way to help attract younger athletes to your program if they know they can contribute to a team trophy at an event like this!

Family and school friendly
We want to make and keep this event low cost to families and school teams.  In addition our focus is to build an atmosphere that encourages kids to choose healthy, lifelong athletic events. The event will have music, prizes and food! The fourth grade fun run is meant to be an independent opportunity that allows younger kids to experience what the sport of cross country looks like (we expect this to be a mostly Mclean County elementary students – however it is open to all).

All participants must register for the race.  If your school team has prepaid your entry, ask your coach for the Free Entry Code that you can use to complete your race entry.