2025 St. Vincent
Middle School
Cross Country Invitational
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Location
Seminary Picnic Grounds: 1816 W St Joseph St, Perryville, MO 63775
Please see map below for bus/spectator parking. Overflow spectator parking is available across the road at the Miraculous Medal Shrine.
Please see map below for bus/spectator parking. Overflow spectator parking is available across the road at the Miraculous Medal Shrine.
Schedule
3:30PM Packets available at the stage by the finish line.
4:30PM Coaches Meeting
5:00PM Middle School Boys
5:30PM Middle School Girls
Awards following conclusion of the last race.
4:30PM Coaches Meeting
5:00PM Middle School Boys
5:30PM Middle School Girls
Awards following conclusion of the last race.
Entry Fees
$50 per gender or $10 per runner, whichever is lower.
Please make checks payable to:
Attn: Jack Rigdon
St. Vincent High School
210 S Waters Street, Perryville, MO 63775
Please make checks payable to:
Attn: Jack Rigdon
St. Vincent High School
210 S Waters Street, Perryville, MO 63775
Entries
Entries will be online on AthleticNet and are available now here.
Entries are due by 11:00 PM on Sunday, September 14.
Entries are due by 11:00 PM on Sunday, September 14.
Awards
Mascot “Medals” will be awarded to top 15 finishers in each race.
Cookie Cake “Trophies” will be awarded to top two teams in each race.
Cookie Cake “Trophies” will be awarded to top two teams in each race.
Course
The middle school course is 2400m (Approx 1.5 miles)
Terrain will be fairly even with a short cut grass trail and a sparse amount of gravel spots. Spikes are recommended. Course will be marked at the one mile. Please know that there are some areas with rough footing. Please note the map below and/or allow time for your athletes to examine the course.
Terrain will be fairly even with a short cut grass trail and a sparse amount of gravel spots. Spikes are recommended. Course will be marked at the one mile. Please know that there are some areas with rough footing. Please note the map below and/or allow time for your athletes to examine the course.
Scoring
We will still be timing the middle school meet ourselves, with bib numbers recorded at the finish line. Points will be awarded to the top 7 runners. All others will be ignored. Team scores will be determined on the top 5 from each finishing team.
Results will be available here as soon as scoring is complete.
Results will be available here as soon as scoring is complete.
Heat/Weather
Even with a later date this year, we expect our meet to be hot. If the forecast looks exceptionally warm, we may reduce the race distance and will notify coaches of any changes. PLEASE do not race any athletes that are not prepared for competition. We will do everything in our power to run the meet that evening, but not at the risk of anyone’s health.
Facilities
Tents are welcome. Restrooms will be available.
Medical Staff
EMTs will be on standby.
Water
Water will be provided to racers at the finish line. Teams may provide water elsewhere on the course in compliance with NFHS rules.
Concessions
There will be food and drink available for purchase. Each runner will also receive a free Moonsicle from Luna's Shaved Ice at the finish line.
Shirts
A limited number of meet shirts will be sold for $15.
