At a Glance:
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Date: 9 Nov, 2024 12AM
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Location: 321 S. Fourth Street, Shepherd, MI, 48883, US
Details:
We are back! MITCA is excited to host its 5th Annual Michigan Meet of Champions and Mid East Qualifier.
Top Senior performers will be invited to represent Team Michigan at the Mid-East Meet of Champions in Kettering, Ohio on Saturday, November 18th. The top 10 highest placing seniors in the Elite Team OR Elite Open race will be invited. Next placing top performers will be invited to fill the 10 spots. Team Michigan will travel via charter bus on Friday, November 17th with the Team Michigan coaching staff, be provided lodging, food and a custom uniform!
ONCE REGISTERED...You will have the ability to log in at any time after and update your seed time as your season progresses. 2024 Cross Country performances are the ONLY allowed mark to use and must be verified. Meet Management may also update your mark along the way.
ELITE ‘TEAM’ RACE - LIVE DRAFT!
To be considered for the ELITE ‘TEAM’ Race, an athlete must either have a qualifying 5K cross country time or comparable body of work to suggest they would be competitive.
The ANTICIPATED Boys/Girls qualifying standard is 16:30.0/20:00.0. (updated 10/8/2023) Runners must be currently in 9th - 12th grade. No Exceptions.
AFTER the field is set, there will be a LIVE draft on a social media platform. There will be 14 teams with 10 runners on each team. Registrants will be drafted by one of our sponsors who will provide racing tops!
***Achieving the standard does not guarantee entry into the field***
ELITE ‘OPEN’ RACE
To be considered for the ELITE ‘OPEN’ Race, an athlete must either have a qualifying 5K cross country time or comparable body of work to suggest they would be competitive.
The ANTICPATED Boys/Girls qualifying standard is 17:25.0/21:30.0. (updated 6/11/24) Runners 6th-12th grade may compete in this section.
***Achieving the standard does not guarantee entry into the field***
‘OPEN’ RACE
All runners are eligible to compete in the ‘OPEN’ Race. ALL Grades are welcome. Adults are welcome to compete as well.
Events:
Girls 5k (Races assigned after deadline) Read Details
- Distance: 5K
- Sign up window: 17 Aug, 2024 12PM - 8 Nov, 2024 12PM
- Price: $20.00
- Free None
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Boys 5k (Races assigned after deadline) Read Details
- Distance: 5K
- Sign up window: 18 Aug, 2024 12PM - 8 Nov, 2024 12PM
- Price: $20.00
- Free None
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Race details and prices subject to change at the race organizers’ discretion.