34th Centaurus Bernie Gay XC Invitational
Saturday, September 9th, 2023
Waneka Lake Park, Lafayette, CO
Race Schedule
6:45-7:15 Waneka Classic Community 5K registration
7:30 Waneka Classic Start (coaches too!)
8:00 Coaches meeting (at the pavilion)
8:15 MS 1.5Mi Boys (unlimited, score 5)
8:20 MS 1.5Mi Girls (unlimited, score 5)
9:00 HS 5K Girls Varsity (run 7, score 5)
9:30 HS 5K Boys Varsity (run 7, score 5)
10:00 HS 5K Girls JV (run 7, score 5)
10:30 HS 5K Boys JV (run 7, score 5)
11:00 HS 5K Open Boys (unlimited, unscored)
11:03 HS 5K Open Girls (unlimited, unscored)
11:45 HS Awards
IMPORTANT NOTES
Athlete drop-off is near the Start Line (as always), but buses must exit the neighborhood to relieve neighborhood parking congestion. Bus parking is available at Centaurus High School. A Bus Map for how to exit the neighborhood will be sent to all visiting coaches.
Your cooperation in this effort is greatly appreciated!
HS Team Interest Form
The google form below is for High School Coaches and/or Athletic Directors to express interest in competing in the Centaurus Cross Country Invitational. Entry will be via milesplit, details sent at a later date to the email addresses you provide in this form.
If this form is live, we have space in the meet for you.
If this form is NOT live, the meet is full.
Additional race-day information will be sent in early September.
(milesplit registration information will be sent to the email address you provide)
Cost:
9 or less team members or individuals is $15 per athlete.
# of entries: 10-19 ($150), 20-29 ($200), 30-44 ($250), 45-59 ($300), 60-89 ($350), 90 or more ($400)
payment link here
Please let us know if we need to work with you on this.
You may pay online (preferred), or mail a check to the address below. Please do not bring payment to the meet.
Checks payable to:
Centaurus Cross Country Invitational
10300 S. Boulder Rd.
Lafayette, CO 80026
MS Team Interest Form
The google form below is for Middle School Coaches and/or Athletic Directors to express interest in the Centaurus Cross Country Invitational 1.5Mi MS race. Additional registration (via milesplit) and race-day information will be sent in early September to the email(s) which you provide.
If this form is live, we have space in the meet for you.
If this form is NOT live, the meet is full.
Additional race-day information will be sent in early September.
(milesplit registration information will be sent to the email address you provide)
Cost:
9 or less team members or individuals is $15 per athlete,
# of entries: 10-19 ($150), 20-29 ($175), 30-44 ($200), 45-59 ($225), 60-89 ($250), 90 or more ($300)
payment link here
Please let us know of we need to work with you on this.
You may pay online (preferred), or mail a check to the address below. Please do not bring payment to the meet.
Checks payable to:
Centaurus Cross Country Invitational
10300 S. Boulder Rd.
Lafayette, CO 80026
Waneka Classic Community 5K Registration
A free, timed 5K, open to the public, held prior to the Centaurus Cross Country Invitational. Proceeds from the World Famous Concessions Stand and T-shirt sales benefit the Centaurus Cross Country Team. Stick around and watch Colorado's best student-athletes run the same course.
A note about parking: Parking is available throughout the Waneka Lake residential neighborhood, in addition to at Centaurus High School. Please respect posted signs and do not block driveways.
Dogs? Probably not a good idea. Waneka will be a busy place. Service dogs, of course. Otherwise, please leave them home.
Strollers? Absolutely! Maybe don't toe the line though?
Awards? Bragging rights. A pat on the back. The satisfaction that comes after you're done!
Course Maps
Awards
HS Races
Plaques for Top 3 Teams, Medals for Top 3 Individuals in JV and Varsity Races
MS Races
Plaques for Top 3 Teams, Medals for Top 3 Individuals
Volunteers
Sign up HERE
Course Records
High School 5K
Boys 15:15.3 -- Joseph Manilafasha, Denver North (2008 4A Region 1 Championships)
Girls 17:47.50 -- Elise Cranny, Niwot (2013)
Middle School 1.5mi
Boys 8:10 -- Benjamin Anderson, SkyView Academy MS (2019)
Girls 9:00 -- Shayda Zarrin, Mountain Ridge (Highlands Ranch) MS (2017)
Coach 5K
(must be a CHSAA-registered coach for a competing team)
Men 15:58 -- Chandler Reid, coach at Centaurus HS (2021)
Women 20:02 -- Kelsey Wood, coach at Centaurus HS (2016)
Centaurus Freshman 5K
Boys 17:40.7 -- Chandler Reid (2009)
Girls 19:31 -- Riley Geldean (2016)
Centaurus Alumni 5K
Men 15:58 -- Chandler Reid, class of 2012 (2021)
Women 20:02 -- Kelsey Wood, class of 2014 (2016)
Chip Timing and Scoring
Runner's Roost
World Famous Concessions Stand
Centaurus Parents, Alumni, and Fans
T-Shirts
Fine Designs
Special Thanks
Lafayette Parks and Recreation Department
United Site Services
Runners Roost Louisville
All-West Trophies
Waneka Classic Results
2023 Race Results
2020 (COVID cancelled)
2012 Race Results:
Questions
For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact:
Karl Buck, Centaurus High School - Athletic Director
Devin Rourke, Centaurus High School - Meet Director