Ft. Steilacoom Invitational

Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025

Race Start Time:  10:10 am for our runners (See website)

Location: Ft. Steilacoom, 8714 87th Ave SW, Lakewood, WA

Itinerary from 2024: (2025 TBD) 

• Buses will load at CHS at 5:45 AM

• Departure from CHS is scheduled for 6:00 AM.

• Buses will arrive at Fort Steilacoom Park at 8:30 AM.

• We anticipate departing Fort Steilacoom Park at 2:45 PM.

• Our expected return to CHS is around 6:00 PM. 

Which Runners Typically Participate: All runners, but check with coaches to know which division and time.

What to Bring:

Runners should bring uniform, racing flats, spikes, money for extra food and race shirts, and clothing appropriate for the weather.

Course Details & Map: 

The Fort Steilacoom course is true cross country, with a mixture of grass, dirt, and some gravel, with short stretches of pavement where there are road crossings. The opening mile is generally flat, with the two major hills coming at approximately 2000 meters and 3400 meters. 

Race Day Schedule: 

• 10:10 – Boys JV “Team” (7 runners)

• 10:20 – Girls JV “Team” (7 runners)

• 10:50 – Boys Freshman Sub-30

• 11:00 – Girls Freshman/Sophomore Sub-30

• 11:30 – Boys Sophomore Sub-30

• 12:00 – Boys Bronze Division

• 12:07 – Girls Bronze Division

• 12:40 – Boys Silver Division

• 12:47 – Girls Silver Division

• 1:20 – Boys Gold Division

• 1:40 – Girls Gold Division

• 2:05 – Boys Junior/Senior Race

• 2:15 – Girls Junior/Senior Race

Families/Friends Pointers*:

• Parking: See map on this page. Spectators will enter at the roundabout on Dresden Lane. Follow around past the playground. There is a large field with plenty of parking. Be sure to provide enough time to park. Often there is a long line and will take an extra 20-30 minutes to enter the park and find a spot. There are many bathrooms and a few food vendors. Dutch Bros Coffee is on the corner.  

• Where to View: This is a large area providing space to 100+ teams! Be sure to give yourself enough time to park and walk to the race start and finish lines. If it's hot and dry, the area can be dusty. There are many viewing points to see your runner. Check out the map on this page: You can see that the start and finish are close and easy to see both moments. Once runners start, head close to where it says "1 Mile" on the map to see them pass by. Be very careful in this area as runners are crossing quickly! Then return to the finish area to get a good view of your runner at the end. This type of race will have about 200 runners start at a large start line, then funnel into the narrower course. See website for more details.

*A note for friends/families: Please remember that the safety of our runners, and you, is a priority! Be cautious when finding a spot to view the race. Stay off the course and stay out of the way as these runners will not stop for you!