Meet Information
Thank you for being a part of the Mapleton Cross Country Fall Classic! We are excited to host an event that is
enjoyable for runners and spectators alike.Our course has traditionally been a fast and a fun course for athletes
to run.It is a course that features a spectator friendly stadium finish but also winds through the woods and fields
around the Mapleton School grounds for a true cross country feel.On race day our course will be clearly marked
and ready for racing. We are excited to have many volunteers stepping up to help our meet run smoothly!
We are also excited to have Mid Ohio Race Management at our meet to handle all the timing and results with their chip timing services. We hope that you will stick around to celebrate all our top individuals and teams at our awards presentation after racing has concluded. We hope you will also join us in taking a moment to honor our senior XC members at conclusion of the meet as well. We are looking forward to a great day of racing!
We also are excited to offer up some unique perks for those that are racing with us. We know finishers will enjoy chocolate milk donated by the Meyer family. Our cross country parent's group will also be awarding donuts for top teams and individuals. Our awards ceremony for top 3 teams and top 14 individuals is always a big hit as well. We truly want this to be great race experience for your athletes! Please feel free to provide any feedback after the meet so that we can continue to improve our meet in the future!
Participating Teams (17)
Ashland (MS only), Black River, Cardington, Columbia, Crestview, Dalton, Fredericktown, Hillsdale, Loudonville, Madison Comprehensive, Mansfield Senior, Mapleton, Open Door Christian, Northwestern, Triway, Wellington, Wooster Christian
Team Drop-off/Pick-up Information
Buses will be directed to unload athletes at the designated area (see map with points of interest). This will
be at the sidewalk leading up to the stadium on Mountie Drive. Once unloaded, buses will proceed to the bus parking lot at the Mapleton Elementary School.We will have busses pick up teams at the same location on their way out at the conclusion of the meet.
Spectator Parking
As previously mentioned, there is a $5.00 charge per vehicle to attend the invitational.There is one entrance
that will be open into the school campus.This entrance will be off 801.The entrance off 620 will be closed during the event.All spectators will be directed to enter and will then be directed to park in the available lots.Please arrive ahead of the time of the race in case of delays.
Awards
Awards winners will be recognized on the podium and announced over the P.A in front of the home stands after
racing has concluded.
-Top 3 Teams in each race will be presented their trophy on the podium.Winning team gets donuts!
-Top 14 individual finishers will be recognized at/on the podium
-15th - 21st will receive ribbons that can be collected at the pavilion after the race.
Meet Schedule:
Schedule will be rolling.The next race will start as soon as the course is clear.The schedule below is an estimate. Awards will follow as soon as possible following the race and will be announced.There will be no open race.You may enter as many athletes you would like in each race.
| Race | Race Time | Team Awards | Individual |
| K - 6th Elementary Run (1 mile)
| 8:30 a.m. | N/A | Ribbons
(all awards handed out at finish |
| High School Girls 5k - (All) (11:30 a.m. Awards) | 9:00 a.m. | Top 3 Teams Trophies (awarded on podium) | Runners (awarded on podium during awards ceremony)
Runners 15-21 (Pick-up at pavilion after race) |
| High School Boys 5k - (All) (11:30 a.m. Awards) | 9:40 a.m. | Top 3 Teams (all awarded on podium) | Runners (awarded on podium during awards ceremony)
Runners 15-21 (Pick-up at pavilion after race) |
| Middle School Girls 2M (All) (11:30 p.m. Awards) | 10:20 a.m. | Top 3 Teams (all awarded on podium) | Runners (awarded on podium during awards ceremony)
Runners 15-21 (Pick-up at pavilion after race) |
| Middle School Boys 2M (All) (11:30 p.m. Awards) | 10:50 a.m. | Top 3 Teams (all awarded on podium) | Runners (awarded on podium during awards ceremony)
Runners 15-21 (Pick-up at pavilion after race) |
Packets
Please pick up packets at the pavilion at the track when you arrive.
Team Camps
Team camps can be set up on the baseball & Softball fields and around the outside of the track.No team camps should be set up in the stadium stands.
Chip Timing & Results
Reusable bibs with chips in them will be passed out with packet pick up.Athletes/coaches must return all bibs back to the pavilion after the race has concluded.There will be a $1 fee assessed to each team for each reusable bib not returned. Live results and results will be posted at: http://midohiorm.com/
Starting Boxes
Starting boxes will be assigned to comply with OHSAA regulations.Starting box numbers will be printed on the
front of your team packets. A listing of participating teams and assigned starting blocks will be in your packets as well.
Restrooms
There will be restrooms available at the track and also inside the high school.Athletes are not allowed to wear
spikes into the school.
T-shirts & Concessions
We will have a limited amount of T-shirts available for purchase at the pavilion at the track.Shirts will be $20
apiece.If interested in buying a shirt make sure to stop by early! Our concession stand will be open for business
during the invitational. The shirt design is picture below for reference.