In general, meets start as close to 3:45 as possible – depending on when all the participating schools arrive. Each race usually lasts about 20 minutes. Each course is approximately 1.5 miles. Race order is determined by the host school and is based on the number of runners in each group. The order will be communicated to parents as soon as it is determined.
EXAMPLE:
3:45 - 6th Grade Girls Race
4:05 - 6th Grade Boys Race
4:25 - 7th Grade Boys Race
4:45 - 8th Grade Boys Race
5:05 - 7th Grade Girls Race
5:25 - 8th Grade Girls Race
We run in all kinds of weather – kids need to dress for the conditions. On rainy days, a large plastic bag to keep their things dry in their backpacks is a good idea. Runners should have a snack and a water bottle (or two if it’s hot).
Runners MUST TAKE THE TEAM BUS TO ALL AWAY MEETS.
While there will be a team bus ready to take runners back to Emerson after away meets, parents are allowed to bring their runner home after their race.
If you plan on picking up your runner from an away meet please check out with one of the coaches so we are not frantically looking for your student when we are ready to leave.
If you are having another parent take your child home, please send a note.
Away Meets
For away meets, runners need to leave class at 2:30, pack up, change into running clothes, and meet the coaches in the lobby by 2:40. Transportation is provided to and from away meets. We usually arrive back at Emerson by 5:30 - please make arrangements to pick up your runner.
BRING A SNACK! BRING WATER!
If you will be taking your athlete home from an away meet, please check out with a coach (this is required). If another parent will be taking your child home, you must send a note/email with your runner (that parent will then need to sign out).
Home Meets
For home meets, runners will meet us on the field by 3:10 for warm-up.
BRING A SNACK! BRING WATER!