GENERAL INFORMATION: USATF PNW JO XC website.
Athletic.net Meet Information
As of October 13, the 5k race for the 15-18yo runners is required at the Association Meet in order to advance to Regionals and Nationals. While we are hoping this changes to allow 15-18 yo (HS) runners to participate in NXR or have a rest weekend following a long season, at this time, they must race in Associations if they desire to race at Nationals.
TRAVEL: This event is held at Magnuson Park in Seattle, WA, which is roughly three hours from Vancouver (on a good travel day).
FRIDAY
COURSE PREVIEW (OPTIONAL): Coach Dave will be at Magnuson Park at 3:30pm on Friday for a course preview. This will allow us time to check into our hotel room (see Lodging below) and make it to dinner (see Dinner below) on-time. Plan to depart Magnuson Park by 5pm (depending on weather and the timeliness of everyone showing up) so we can get to the hotel for check-in. The course preview should take 30-60 minutes. For those arriving later, try to arrive before 4pm for an abbreviated version of the course.
PARKING: Park in the large parking lot near the Magnuson Park Picnic Shelter 3 (7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115). From there, it’s a 1/4 mile walk to the athletic field where the races will be conducted (and team tents will be located).
LODGING (updated 9/4):
OPTION 1: Fairfield Inn & Suites Seattle Downtown/Seattle Center, 226 7th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, $139/night, plus fees & taxes. Click here to reserve your room. Note: hot buffet breakfast included
OPTION 2: Stay where it is most convenient for you and your family.
FRIDAY NIGHT TEAM DINNER:
Please see the shared Google Sheet to RSVP by 11:59pm on Tuesday (11/10). Dinner is $33/person and Coach Dave pays the full amount prior to arrival. Please Venmo Dave at David-Caldwell-139, or Zelle or cash are fine (no rush, by dinner time is fine).
The kids and coaches will leave from the team hotel (Fairfield Inn) around 5:30pm en route to Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant, 701 N. Westlake Ave, Seattle, WA 98109. We will dine upstairs with the kids, and parents may dine downstairs, or at a different restaurant entirely. Dinner is 6-7:30pm (we will be in no rush), and then we will venture back to the hotel.
SATURDAY
BREAKFAST: Kids should eat food that is consistent with their pre-race routine.
PARKING: Park in the large parking lot near the Magnuson Park Picnic Shelter 3 (7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115). From there, it’s a 1/4 mile walk to the athletic field where the races will be conducted (and team tents will be located).
RUNNERS: The start/finish plus team tent/warm up area will be in the Fields 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Magnuson Park, which is also referred to as The Meadows. Plan to meet at the Whisper canopy in within 90-minutes of the start of your race. Bring a light snack and full water bottle. Also, this is a spike-friendly course. If you have spikes, bring them!
COURSE MAPS
Magnuson Park overview - team tents, warm-up area, parking, start/finish, main tent, crossing areas, and more.
Note: Parking is roughly .25mi away from the race venue. Plan for a 5-10 minute walk from your car to the canopy.
2k - Ages U8-8 - must be 7 years old by Dec 31 to run nationals
RACE START TIMES:
WHAT TO BRING: Uniform, spikes, trainers (shoes), water bottle, snack, towel, and an extra change of clothes (and shoes) for after the race if you feel it is necessary.
Restrooms (port-a-potties) will be available at the venue.
CONCESSIONS: No concessions at this meet. There will be some light snacks at the team canopy - plan accordingly.
ADVANCEMENT: Top 35 individuals and top 5 teams qualify for the USATF Region 13 Junior Olympic XC Championship at Ash Creek Reserve in Monmouth, OR, on Saturday, November 22.
VOLUNTEERS: Each team is required to have 1-2 Course Monitors at some point in each race. More info to come shortly.