GENERAL INFO: From the November 14 Association Meet, the top 35 individuals and top 5 teams (from each gender and age division) qualify into this meet (USATF Region 13 Junior Olympic XC Championship). The 5k race for the 15-18yo runners is now open for this meet, and runners must participate and run a qualifying standard (in this meet) to participate at nationals.
TRAVEL: This meet is held at the Pasco Sporting Complex in Pasco, WA, which is roughly three hours from Vancouver.
FRIDAY
COURSE PREVIEW (OPTIONAL): Coach Dave will be at the Pasco Sporting Complex 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 the facility 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 Pasco Sports Complex Field 34. The address is 6520 Homerun Road, Pasco, WA (click here), next to the Pasco Sports Complex Field 34 (click here).
LODGING (booking links coming soon):
Option 1: Hampton Inn Richland/Tri-Cities, 486 Bradley Blvd, Richland, WA 99352. Phone: 509-943-4400. Double Queen $139-159. Click here to reserve your room. To stay one night, click Edit Stay > (click on) date of stay > check-in and check-out dates > Done > Update > Select Room..
Option 2: Homewood Suites by Hilton, 1060 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352. Phone: 509-371-1550. Double Queen $155, or One King $140. Choose one of three reservation options:
Your attendee website is: Whisper Running
Visit our webpage www.homewoodsuitesrichland.com and use Group Code: WSP under special rates.
Please also feel free to call our Front Desk at 509.371.1550 ext. 0, we can also book reservations over the phone!
FRIDAY NIGHT TEAM DINNER: Pacific Pasta & Grill located at 603 Goethals Dr. in Richland, WA 99352, 6:30pm. Please see their menu and place your preorder meal onto “Pacific Pasta & Grill” tab on our shared Treats at Meets Google Sheet by 11:59pm on Monday, November 16.
SATURDAY
BREAKFAST: Kids should eat food that is consistent with their pre-race routine.
PARKING: Park in the large parking lot near Pasco Sports Complex Field 34. The address is 6520 Homerun Road, Pasco, WA (click here), next to the Pasco Sports Complex Field 34 (click here).
RUNNERS: Arrive at least 80-minutes prior to the start of your race to get your race bib from Coach Dave, and relax until we begin our warmup, at approximately 50-minutes before the start of the race.
COURSE MAPS:
2k
3k
4k
5k
RACE START TIMES:
9:00 AM 2,000 Meters 8U girls
9:30 AM 2,000 Meters 8U boys
10:00 AM 3,000 Meters 9-10 girls
10:30 AM 3,000 Meters 9-10 boys
11:00 AM 3,000 Meters 11-12 girls
11:30 AM 3,000 Meters 11-12 boys
12:00 PM 4,000 Meters 13-14 girls
12:30 PM 4,000 Meters 13-14 boys
1:00 PM 5,000 Meters 15-18 boys
1:30 PM 5,000 Meters 15-18 girls
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.
AWARDS: USATF Junior Olympic medals will be awarded to the top 15 places for Association Championships and top 30 places for Region Championships.
ADVANCEMENTS: The top 30 individuals and the top 5 teams in each event of each age division will advance to the USATF National Championships to be held on 12/12/2025 in Lafayette, Louisiana.