2025 Race Schedule

Saturday Night Lights XC Race  

Saturday, August 23, 2025 

Hosted by the Centerville High School Boys & Girls XC Teams 

500 East Franklin St. Centerville HS, Centerville, OH 45458 

Saturday, August 23, 2025

1:00 pm Elementary School Girls 1-mile race-fun run no entry and no results

1:30 pm Elementary School Boys 1-mile race-fun run no entry and no results

2:00 pm MS Girls 7th Grade Race - 3200 Race

2:30 pm MS Boys 7th Grade Race - 3200 Race

3:00 pm MS Girls 8th Grade Race- 3200 Race

3:30 pm MS Boys 8th Grade Race- 3200 Race

4:30 pm H.S. Girls 9th/10th Grade Championship 3200 Race 

5:00 pm H.S. Boys 9th/10th Grade Championship 3200 Race

5:30 pm H.S. Girls 11th/12th Grade Championship 3200 Race

6:00 pm H.S. Boys 11th/12th Grade Championship 3200 Race

6:30 pm H.S. Girls Open High School 5k race

7:00 pm H.S. Boys Open High School 5k race

7:30 pm H.S. Girls Varsity Black 5k Race

8:00 pm H.S. Boys Varsity Black 5k Race

8:30 pm H.S. Girls Varsity Gold 5k Race

9:00 pm H.S. Boys Varsity Gold 5k Race

9:30 pm H.S. Lainey Studebaker Championship Girls 5k Race  

10:00 pm H.S. Bob Bowman Championship Boys 5k Race

*every race will have awards

Race Designations 

Championship Race: These teams will likely be heading to a Top 8 finish at Regionals in DI  or qualify for State in DII or DIII—8  runners max per team. 

Varsity Gold: Likely these teams are regional qualifiers in DI, DII, or DIII—8 runners max per team. 

Varsity Black: Likely these teams will perform in the top half of their conference or district race or are a developing program looking to challenge their program to help it achieve at a new level. Variable runner max per team depending on race size and team size of participating schools.  

ENTRIES MUST BE COMPLETED BY Sunday, August 17, 2024, at 8:59 PM. The final decision for race placement will be posted on http://oh.milesplit.com on Monday of race week. Box assignments will be assigned by Thursday before the race.

Please Note: All Middle School competitors must be 7th or 8th graders only. High School competitors must be 9th-12th grade only.

Awards: 

Elementary  

+ Medals for all finishers 

Middle School/High School 

Team Awards  provided by Runners Plus

Individual Awards provided by Runners Plus

Entry Fee:  

H.S. $250 for boys & girls team (this price covers your entire team for all races entered) H.S. $125 for boys only team (this price covers all high school boys for all races entered) H.S. $125 for girls only team (this price covers all high school girls for all races entered) 

M.S. $250 for boys & girls team (this price covers your entire team for all races entered)      M.S. $125 for boys only team (this price covers all middle school boys for all races entered) M.S. $125 for girls only team (this price covers all middle school girls for all races entered) 

Individual runners in high school or junior high races $25 (less than 5 runners). 

*All individuals must pay on the day of the race.

Individual runners in elementary school races FREE 

Meet Location: Centerville High School 500 East Franklin St. Centerville, OH 45459 

Contracted Teams Timeline: Teams wishing to be included on the contract list.  Please complete the registration form through Google, which can be found at oh. milesplit.

February 1 - Teams attending this past year may sign up using the Google form for approval. 

March 1– New teams interested in attending will begin to be approved. 

August 1 – Registration for SNL will open on Milesplit. 

Registration: Please use milesplit. 

Please check the following websites for all updated information as the race nears: www.finishtiming.com, but we will update oh.milesplit the most.

Sanctioning: This race will be sanctioned for Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio. NFHS.  For other states interested in being added please get in touch with race directors. New states can be added but all teams must travel less than 300 miles to compete.  

Overnight Accommodations: Many great local hotels are prepared to host teams. In addition, you could try Athletes In Action which has their worldwide headquarters just about 20 minutes away in Xenia, OH. It is a fabulous facility and they have great arrangements for groups at affordable prices. More information - http://www.aiasportscomplex.com 

Race Atmosphere: We constantly get feedback from runners that this race is a favorite.  They love the huge crowds, the loud music, the PR PICTURE backdrop with ELK antlers, and the great competition. The course begins with a back grass loop before heading onto the track where they pass by the mile marker. Runners then run two farm loops that include a track section. 

Spike Length: Since the course hits our track three times, we are asking ALL coaches to help us enforce the 1/4 inch spike rule for this meet. There are no major uphills in this meet, there is no mud, there is no long grass, and realistically there is no need for anything longer than a 1/4-inch spike. We are instructing the officials to check the spikes of the athletes 20 minutes before each race along with the normal check-in procedure. Please relay this information to your runners. 

Traffic: The school driveway is one-way. Tell your bus drivers that the entrance is on the south side about 1 mile from State Route 48. Franklin Street is a two-lane road through downtown  Centerville heading eastbound. Again, the entrance is on the south side of Franklin St.  

Bus Parking: The buses will drop off athletes behind the school next to the stadium. The buses will then be routed to designated bus parking areas at two local schools or a nearby retirement community. These are within walking distance of the race. There will be portable restrooms available in each parking area as well as trash receptacles. Bus drivers will be provided a map while entering. We strongly encourage bus drivers and coaches to exchange cell phone numbers.  

Spectator Parking/Admission:  There is an admission/parking charge to park at CHS. It is $10 per car. There is no individual admission fee once inside the high school grounds. We will have parking attendants charging the fee before you enter the parking lots.  We will send a code to teams for online spectator parking.  

Spectators: No spectators are allowed on the track or field turf areas. Each team will be given coaches’ passes.  The best viewing location is in the football stands. The visitor side will not be open. No spectators are permitted on the farm.  Spectators are asked to refrain from standing along the railing of the stadium. There will be a handicap-accessible stadium area on the south end of the stadium. 

Course Inspection: Please note that the farm and the track area will be closed to everyone at 1:30 pm. Course inspection must be completed before this time. 

Concessions and Restrooms: Both are available under the football stadium. Additional portable restrooms will also be available closer to the team camps and starting line.  

Trainers: Athletic trainers will be located at the finish line. An EMT may be stationed by the hill. A sports medicine doctor will be available throughout the entire event. COACHES, please have your athlete’s inhalers available on quick notice if they are needed.  

Team Camps: Camps are permissible between the stadium and the parking lots as well as the baseball outfield. Middle School teams are encouraged to use the grassy locations between the parking lot and stadium while high school teams are encouraged to use the baseball outfield. DUE  TO A SPRINKLER SYSTEM, NO TENT STAKES MAY BE USED ON THE BASEBALL OUTFIELD.  PLEASE RESPECT THE FLAGGED-OFF AREAS OF THE BASEBALL FIELD. SECURITY  CAMERAS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED AND TEAMS WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE.  

Bib timing: This race is scored utilizing a bib with a chip embedded.  Please don’t fold the bibs.  

Race Directors Contact Info: 

James Weckesser james.weckesser@centerville.k12.oh.us (937) 620-0728, please text or call me with any questions or concerns.  Darcy Whyte Darcy.whyte@centerville.k12.oh.us