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Aiken XC Meet
October 12 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
See schedule below. Aiken is a little different that most meets in that they combine a few groups, but don’t worry, they are scored separately.
WALK Through 9:00 am (semi-guided)
8&U (2K) Girls AND Boys – 10:00 am.
9 – 10 AND 11-12 (3K) Girls – 10:30 am. (age groups scored separately)
9 – 10 (3K) Boys – 11:00 am
11 – 12 (3K) Boys – 11:25 am
13 – 14 AND 15-18* (4K) Girls AND Boys 11:55 am.
ELIGIBILITY: All participants must run in their proper age division based on year of birth. The event will be run based on USATF rules. *Age 15-18 is scored as a single age group (5K course will open for use, but finishers scored with 4K).
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Race course starts and ends on flat, open fields, remainder is graded trails through woodlands. Course feature several flat sections, and a long, steeply inclined section mid-way each race. Terrain includes loose sand, packed sand, grass, and pine straw covered sand. Last ΒΌ mile (2K, 3K) or 3/8 mile (4K, 5K) is on flat, grassy fields, slightly downhill, in full view for spectators. No paved or hard-pack sections. Spikes allowed and useful (deep sand), but the course can be run in normal flats. Courses will remain open until the first race.