Every few years, we have a team that has earned the right to go and run ONE last XC race of the season.
They have earned the right because of their attitude, behavior, performances, and team environment.
This year has been one of the best on all ACCOUNTS. We, the coaching staff, are so proud of each and everyone of these runners!
TO MAKE THIS CLEAR FROM THE BEGINNING.
This opportunity is open to everyone on the team. Anyone who wants to run one last time this season… Doesn’t matter whether you are varsity, JV, etc. COME RACE WITH US!
This is also open to any parent, family member, sibling. There is an open race for anyone else that wants to register. In order to do this, you need to visit the link below and register yourself under the community race.
This last race I am referring to is the Nike Cross Country Regional Race in Cary, NC.
This race is on a FAST 5k Course.
We were planning on attending this course earlier this season, but due to Covid restrictions we were not allowed to stay over night, AS A TEAM. However, as this is an UNOFFICIAL school/team event, we can do this.
Why is this unofficial:
It is after the end of the season.
It is not on our official team schedule.
This is an optional event.
Lodging, Transportation and payment fall on the runners/families themselves.
I will take care of registering the team (I’ll need to reimbursed – I can provide receipts).
However, lodging and transportation will need to be organized by a parent or parents.
Athletes can ride with other families and stay with their friends in the hotels. Again, this is up to the individual families and their comfort level.
A couple of Hotel Possibilities close to the Course:
Fairfield Inn: 919-301-8467, 1120 Ledsome Lane Cary North Carolina 27511 USA
Spring Hill Suites Raleigh-Cary
1128 Ledsome Lane
Cary, NC 27511
919-977-7244
Courtyard Raleigh Cary, located at 102 Edinburgh Drive South, Cary, NC 27511, (919) 481-9666
A typical schedule:
Leave Friday, November 26: Morning time frame
You want to aim to be at the Course by 3:00pm.
Arrive to the Course: 3:00pm
Athletes will run the course
I would also get your spirit wear and visit the NIKE store this day because Saturday is typically sold out.
Depart the course by 4:30pm
Check into Hotel
Depart for Dinner by 6:00pm
Make a reservation for a group dinner (Olive Garden, Pasta $$$$, something).
Saturday Morning, Nov 27:
Depending on the race. You can see the schedule on the above link under meet info.
We will typically race in either the Rising Stars race for 9th and 10th grade or in the Open Invite Race.
All depends on who registers and what the team wants to do.
Plan to arrive 90 minutes to 2 hours prior to your race.
Warm-Up as a team like we normally do.
RACE YOUR BUTT OFF
RUN A PR
COOL DOWN
After you run, stop at Bojangles and head back to Maryland (JK about the Bojangles, but that’s what I’ll do).
Couple of NOTES:
The kids are putting together a uniform to wear.
The jersey looks awesome. All runners will need to buy this jersey.
You can wear any form of shorts you decide on.
Preferably the same color.
I NEED TO BE ABLE TO REGISTER THE TEAM by NOVEMBER 10th or there is a price JUMP.
Please fill out this link if interested: https://forms.gle/shr22714PM4q2hGD8