WHO: Registered Whisper runners

WHAT: Intermediate & advanced middle distance and distance running training.

WHEN: Please drop your child off no earlier than 5-minutes before the scheduled start time.

WHERE: We will begin and end at the Hudson’s Bay High School Track. Training will take place at the track, on the 1k loop at Clark College, on the dirt track along Mill Plain & Reserve, at Fort Vancouver National Park, or around the downtown area. We will always aim to be back on-time for departure.

WEATHER & WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: Please be sure your child is dressed for the conditions. Wearing layers that can easily be taken off and wrapped around their waistline is advised. A headlamp will be encouraged once the nights begin to fall a little earlier, which is around mid-October. Other items to consider: a towel to dry off and keep your car from getting messy (sometimes the kids track in dirt from runs), and a waist belt that can carry a phone (if your child has a phone) in case they get lost (while it’s happened only twice in nine years, it does happen - for the record, the kids were fine, and they were back at the start/finish before the end of practice).

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WHO: Registered Whisper runners

WHAT: Photoshoot & Pizza!

WHEN: Please drop your child off no earlier than 5-minutes before the scheduled start time. After the shoot, we will have pizza!

WHERE: O’Connell Sports Center at Clark College 1933 Fort Vancouver Way. Heading north on Fort Vancouver Way, you’ll take the first entrance into Clark College and park in Red 1 or Red 2 (parking lot), which is located in front of OSC. When walking into OSC, take the first set of stairs to the second floor. We will be in the upstairs gym, room 218.

WEATHER & WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: Bring all the loot you have for a fun evening photo shoot! Kids should come dressed in their Whisper best, and bring any additional Whisper items along with them. I will have extra singlets, shorts, jackets, stickers, spikes, and batons. If your kids want to make this an even greater event, have them bring items that perfect for the shoot!

WHO: Registered Whisper runners

WHAT: Intermediate & advanced middle distance and distance running training.

WHEN: Please drop your child off no earlier than 5-minutes before the scheduled start time.

WHERE: Round Lake in Camas, WA. Parking or drop-off may take place on the north side of Round Lake, near the start of Camas High School home cross-country races. Click here to view the dropped pin (location) at E 35th Ave, Camas, WA.

WEATHER & WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: Please be sure your child is dressed for the conditions. Wearing layers that can easily be taken off and wrapped around their waistline is advised. A headlamp will be encouraged once the nights begin to fall a little earlier, which is around mid-October. Other items to consider: a towel to dry off and keep your car from getting messy (sometimes the kids track in dirt from runs), and a waist belt that can carry a phone (if your child has a phone) in case they get lost (while it’s happened only twice in nine years, it does happen - for the record, the kids were fine, and they were back at the start/finish before the end of practice).

Click here to find out more about Whisper training

WHO: Registered Whisper runners

WHAT: 5:30-6:45pm, intermediate & advanced middle distance and distance running training.

WHEN: Please drop your child off no earlier than 5-minutes before the scheduled start time.

Where: We will meet Hockinson Meadows Community Park. Address: 10910 NE 172nd Ave, Vancouver, WA Upon entering the park, drive straight ahead to the ballparks. Coach Dave will meet the runners near the shed/concession stand, which is straight ahead.

WEATHER & WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: Please be sure your child is dressed for the conditions. Wearing layers that can easily be taken off and wrapped around their waistline is advised. A headlamp will be encouraged once the nights begin to fall a little earlier, which is around mid-October. Other items to consider: a towel to dry off and keep your car from getting messy (sometimes the kids track in dirt from runs), and a waist belt that can carry a phone (if your child has a phone) in case they get lost (while it’s happened only twice in nine years, it does happen - for the record, the kids were fine, and they were back at the start/finish before the end of practice).

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WHO: Anyone (no Runcard needed). Parents may join us!

WHAT: 40-70 minute run with friends!

WHERE: Salmon Creek Trail, east end next to Klineline Pond. This is the same area that the Lake to Bay Exchange 5 is located.

PARKING: There is a parking fee of $3 when parking at the east end of Salmon Creek Trail / Klineline Pond. If you wish to avoid the $3 fee, you may park in the VGSA parking lot and walk or jog 1/2-mile to the meeting location. If you are not sticking around for the run (dropping off your child and leaving while they run), then there is no fee.

WEATHER & WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: Please be sure your child is dressed for the conditions. Wearing layers that can easily be taken off and wrapped around their waistline is advised. A headlamp will be encouraged once the nights begin to fall a little earlier, which is around mid-October. Other items to consider: a towel to dry off and keep your car from getting messy (sometimes the kids track in dirt from runs), and a waist belt that can carry a phone (if your child has a phone) in case they get lost (while it’s happened only twice in nine years, it does happen - for the record, the kids were fine, and they were back at the start/finish before the end of practice).

EVENT: Stumptown Running Middle School XC Championship.

LOCATION: Ash Creek Reserve at Western Oregon University is approximately 90-minutes from Vancouver.

TIME:

• 12:30pm 2k Little Champs (boys and girls)

• 1:00pm Girls Super Champs

• 1:30pm Boys Super Champs

• 2:00pm Girls Champs

• 2:30pm Boys Champs

The parent or guardian of every runner participating in the Stumptown Youth XC Championship must complete 3 online waivers One waiver for: the event, one waiver for the facility, one for USATF.

• Event Waiver

• Facility Waiver

• USATF Waiver

RUNNERS: Please arrive at the tent 75-minutes before the start of the race.

MEET INFO: Click here for event details.

WHO: Registered Whisper runners

WHAT: Intermediate & advanced middle distance and distance running training.

WHEN: Please drop your child off no earlier than 5-minutes before the scheduled start time.

WHERE: We will begin and end at the Hudson’s Bay High School Track. Training will take place at the track, on the 1k loop at Clark College, on the dirt track along Mill Plain & Reserve, at Fort Vancouver National Park, or around the downtown area. We will always aim to be back on-time for departure.

WEATHER & WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: Please be sure your child is dressed for the conditions. Wearing layers that can easily be taken off and wrapped around their waistline is advised. A headlamp will be encouraged once the nights begin to fall a little earlier, which is around mid-October. Other items to consider: a towel to dry off and keep your car from getting messy (sometimes the kids track in dirt from runs), and a waist belt that can carry a phone (if your child has a phone) in case they get lost (while it’s happened only twice in nine years, it does happen - for the record, the kids were fine, and they were back at the start/finish before the end of practice).

Click here to find out more about Whisper training

WHO: Registered Whisper runners

WHAT:

• 4:15-5:15pm, beginning middle distance and distance running training.

• 5:30-6:45pm, intermediate & advanced middle distance and distance running training.

WHEN: Please drop your child off no earlier than 5-minutes before the scheduled start time.

WHERE: We will begin and end at the Hudson’s Bay High School Track. Training will take place at the track, on the 1k loop at Clark College, on the dirt track along Mill Plain & Reserve, at Fort Vancouver National Park, or around the downtown area. We will always aim to be back on-time for departure.

WEATHER & WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: Please be sure your child is dressed for the conditions. Wearing layers that can easily be taken off and wrapped around their waistline is advised. A headlamp will be encouraged once the nights begin to fall a little earlier, which is around mid-October. Other items to consider: a towel to dry off and keep your car from getting messy (sometimes the kids track in dirt from runs), and a waist belt that can carry a phone (if your child has a phone) in case they get lost (while it’s happened only twice in nine years, it does happen - for the record, the kids were fine, and they were back at the start/finish before the end of practice).

Click here to find out more about Whisper training

WHO: Registered Whisper runners

WHAT: Intermediate & advanced middle distance and distance running training.

WHEN: Please drop your child off no earlier than 5-minutes before the scheduled start time.

WHERE: Round Lake in Camas, WA. Parking or drop-off may take place on the north side of Round Lake, near the start of Camas High School home cross-country races. Click here to view the dropped pin (location) at E 35th Ave, Camas, WA.

WEATHER & WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: Please be sure your child is dressed for the conditions. Wearing layers that can easily be taken off and wrapped around their waistline is advised. A headlamp will be encouraged once the nights begin to fall a little earlier, which is around mid-October. Other items to consider: a towel to dry off and keep your car from getting messy (sometimes the kids track in dirt from runs), and a waist belt that can carry a phone (if your child has a phone) in case they get lost (while it’s happened only twice in nine years, it does happen - for the record, the kids were fine, and they were back at the start/finish before the end of practice).

Click here to find out more about Whisper training

WHO: Registered Whisper runners

WHAT: 5:30-6:45pm, intermediate & advanced middle distance and distance running training.

WHEN: Please drop your child off no earlier than 5-minutes before the scheduled start time.

Where: We will meet Hockinson Meadows Community Park. Address: 10910 NE 172nd Ave, Vancouver, WA Upon entering the park, drive straight ahead to the ballparks. Coach Dave will meet the runners near the shed/concession stand, which is straight ahead.

WEATHER & WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: Please be sure your child is dressed for the conditions. Wearing layers that can easily be taken off and wrapped around their waistline is advised. A headlamp will be encouraged once the nights begin to fall a little earlier, which is around mid-October. Other items to consider: a towel to dry off and keep your car from getting messy (sometimes the kids track in dirt from runs), and a waist belt that can carry a phone (if your child has a phone) in case they get lost (while it’s happened only twice in nine years, it does happen - for the record, the kids were fine, and they were back at the start/finish before the end of practice).

Click here to find out more about Whisper training

WHO: Registered Whisper runners

WHAT: Intermediate & advanced middle distance and distance running training.

WHEN: Please drop your child off no earlier than 5-minutes before the scheduled start time.

WHERE: We will begin and end at the Hudson’s Bay High School Track. Training will take place at the track, on the 1k loop at Clark College, on the dirt track along Mill Plain & Reserve, at Fort Vancouver National Park, or around the downtown area. We will always aim to be back on-time for departure.

WEATHER & WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: Please be sure your child is dressed for the conditions. Wearing layers that can easily be taken off and wrapped around their waistline is advised. A headlamp will be encouraged once the nights begin to fall a little earlier, which is around mid-October. Other items to consider: a towel to dry off and keep your car from getting messy (sometimes the kids track in dirt from runs), and a waist belt that can carry a phone (if your child has a phone) in case they get lost (while it’s happened only twice in nine years, it does happen - for the record, the kids were fine, and they were back at the start/finish before the end of practice).

Click here to find out more about Whisper training

WHO: Registered Whisper runners

WHAT:

• 4:15-5:15pm, beginning middle distance and distance running training.

• 5:30-6:45pm, intermediate & advanced middle distance and distance running training.

WHEN: Please drop your child off no earlier than 5-minutes before the scheduled start time.

WHERE: We will begin and end at the Hudson’s Bay High School Track. Training will take place at the track, on the 1k loop at Clark College, on the dirt track along Mill Plain & Reserve, at Fort Vancouver National Park, or around the downtown area. We will always aim to be back on-time for departure.

WEATHER & WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: Please be sure your child is dressed for the conditions. Wearing layers that can easily be taken off and wrapped around their waistline is advised. A headlamp will be encouraged once the nights begin to fall a little earlier, which is around mid-October. Other items to consider: a towel to dry off and keep your car from getting messy (sometimes the kids track in dirt from runs), and a waist belt that can carry a phone (if your child has a phone) in case they get lost (while it’s happened only twice in nine years, it does happen - for the record, the kids were fine, and they were back at the start/finish before the end of practice).

Click here to find out more about Whisper training

WHO: Registered Whisper runners

WHAT: Intermediate & advanced middle distance and distance running training.

WHEN: Please drop your child off no earlier than 5-minutes before the scheduled start time.

WHERE: Round Lake in Camas, WA. Parking or drop-off may take place on the north side of Round Lake, near the start of Camas High School home cross-country races. Click here to view the dropped pin (location) at E 35th Ave, Camas, WA.

WEATHER & WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: Please be sure your child is dressed for the conditions. Wearing layers that can easily be taken off and wrapped around their waistline is advised. A headlamp will be encouraged once the nights begin to fall a little earlier, which is around mid-October. Other items to consider: a towel to dry off and keep your car from getting messy (sometimes the kids track in dirt from runs), and a waist belt that can carry a phone (if your child has a phone) in case they get lost (while it’s happened only twice in nine years, it does happen - for the record, the kids were fine, and they were back at the start/finish before the end of practice).

Click here to find out more about Whisper training

WHO: Registered Whisper runners

WHAT: 5:30-6:45pm, intermediate & advanced middle distance and distance running training.

WHEN: Please drop your child off no earlier than 5-minutes before the scheduled start time.

Where: We will meet Hockinson Meadows Community Park. Address: 10910 NE 172nd Ave, Vancouver, WA Upon entering the park, drive straight ahead to the ballparks. Coach Dave will meet the runners near the shed/concession stand, which is straight ahead.

WEATHER & WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: Please be sure your child is dressed for the conditions. Wearing layers that can easily be taken off and wrapped around their waistline is advised. A headlamp will be encouraged once the nights begin to fall a little earlier, which is around mid-October. Other items to consider: a towel to dry off and keep your car from getting messy (sometimes the kids track in dirt from runs), and a waist belt that can carry a phone (if your child has a phone) in case they get lost (while it’s happened only twice in nine years, it does happen - for the record, the kids were fine, and they were back at the start/finish before the end of practice).

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GENERAL INFORMATION:

Athletic.net Meet Information

The 5k race for the 15-18yo runners is optional at the Association Meet, with automatic advancement into the Regional meet the following weekend only if your child pre-registers for the Association Meet ($1). If your child wishes to run in the Regional meet on November 22, please inform Coach Dave of their interest prior to November 7, so he can process registration correctly (there is a process for registering runners and non-runners). The next (their first) JO meet will be on Saturday, November 22, in Monmouth, OR, at Ash Creek Preserve .

TRAVEL: This event is held 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 3pm 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 4pm (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.

LODGING (booking links coming soon):

• OPTION 1: Fairfield Inn & Suites Seattle Downtown/Seattle Center, 226 7th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, $104/night, plus fees & taxes. Click here to reserve your room. Note: hot buffet breakfast included

• OPTION 2: Holiday Inn Express, 211 N Dexter Ave, Seattle, WA, $99/night, plus fees & taxes. Click here to reserve your room. Please note: hot breakfast is not included, continental bag included with muffin or bagel, fruit, yogurt and juice (this location's breakfast area will be undergoing renovations).

FRIDAY NIGHT TEAM DINNER: Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant, 701 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109. We will begin walking to dinner around 6:00pm, reservations at 6:30pm. Please provide your child with $25 for the team dinner, which will cover food, tax, and gratuity. Coach Dave will collect the meal money and pay the consolidated bill at the end of the evening.

SATURDAY

BREAKFAST: See Lodging (Options) notes regarding continental breakfast. Kids should eat food that is consistent with their pre-race routine.

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

• 3k - Ages 9-10, 11-12

• 4k - Ages 13-14

• 5k - Ages 15-18

• “The Fins” portion of the course

RACE START TIMES:

• 8 & under (born 2017), girls 10am, boys 10:30am

• 9 - 10 (born 2015-2016), girls 11am, boys 11:30am

• 11 - 12 (born 2013-2014), girls 12pm, boys 12:30pm

• 13 - 14 (born 2011-2012), girls 1pm, boys 1:30pm

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.

WHO: Registered Whisper runners

WHAT: Intermediate & advanced middle distance and distance running training.

WHEN: Please drop your child off no earlier than 5-minutes before the scheduled start time.

WHERE: We will begin and end at the Hudson’s Bay High School Track. Training will take place at the track, on the 1k loop at Clark College, on the dirt track along Mill Plain & Reserve, at Fort Vancouver National Park, or around the downtown area. We will always aim to be back on-time for departure.

WEATHER & WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: Please be sure your child is dressed for the conditions. Wearing layers that can easily be taken off and wrapped around their waistline is advised. A headlamp will be encouraged once the nights begin to fall a little earlier, which is around mid-October. Other items to consider: a towel to dry off and keep your car from getting messy (sometimes the kids track in dirt from runs), and a waist belt that can carry a phone (if your child has a phone) in case they get lost (while it’s happened only twice in nine years, it does happen - for the record, the kids were fine, and they were back at the start/finish before the end of practice).

Click here to find out more about Whisper training

WHO: Registered Whisper runners

WHAT:

• 4:15-5:15pm, beginning middle distance and distance running training.

• 5:30-6:45pm, intermediate & advanced middle distance and distance running training.

WHEN: Please drop your child off no earlier than 5-minutes before the scheduled start time.

WHERE: We will begin and end at the Hudson’s Bay High School Track. Training will take place at the track, on the 1k loop at Clark College, on the dirt track along Mill Plain & Reserve, at Fort Vancouver National Park, or around the downtown area. We will always aim to be back on-time for departure.

WEATHER & WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: Please be sure your child is dressed for the conditions. Wearing layers that can easily be taken off and wrapped around their waistline is advised. A headlamp will be encouraged once the nights begin to fall a little earlier, which is around mid-October. Other items to consider: a towel to dry off and keep your car from getting messy (sometimes the kids track in dirt from runs), and a waist belt that can carry a phone (if your child has a phone) in case they get lost (while it’s happened only twice in nine years, it does happen - for the record, the kids were fine, and they were back at the start/finish before the end of practice).

Click here to find out more about Whisper training

WHO: Registered Whisper runners

WHAT: Intermediate & advanced middle distance and distance running training.

WHEN: Please drop your child off no earlier than 5-minutes before the scheduled start time.

WHERE: Round Lake in Camas, WA. Parking or drop-off may take place on the north side of Round Lake, near the start of Camas High School home cross-country races. Click here to view the dropped pin (location) at E 35th Ave, Camas, WA.

WEATHER & WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: Please be sure your child is dressed for the conditions. Wearing layers that can easily be taken off and wrapped around their waistline is advised. A headlamp will be encouraged once the nights begin to fall a little earlier, which is around mid-October. Other items to consider: a towel to dry off and keep your car from getting messy (sometimes the kids track in dirt from runs), and a waist belt that can carry a phone (if your child has a phone) in case they get lost (while it’s happened only twice in nine years, it does happen - for the record, the kids were fine, and they were back at the start/finish before the end of practice).

Click here to find out more about Whisper training

WHO: Registered Whisper runners

WHAT: 5:30-6:45pm, intermediate & advanced middle distance and distance running training.

WHEN: Please drop your child off no earlier than 5-minutes before the scheduled start time.

Where: We will meet Hockinson Meadows Community Park. Address: 10910 NE 172nd Ave, Vancouver, WA Upon entering the park, drive straight ahead to the ballparks. Coach Dave will meet the runners near the shed/concession stand, which is straight ahead.

WEATHER & WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: Please be sure your child is dressed for the conditions. Wearing layers that can easily be taken off and wrapped around their waistline is advised. A headlamp will be encouraged once the nights begin to fall a little earlier, which is around mid-October. Other items to consider: a towel to dry off and keep your car from getting messy (sometimes the kids track in dirt from runs), and a waist belt that can carry a phone (if your child has a phone) in case they get lost (while it’s happened only twice in nine years, it does happen - for the record, the kids were fine, and they were back at the start/finish before the end of practice).

Click here to find out more about Whisper training

GENERAL INFO:

Athletic.net page (Meet Info)

Course Maps

• 2k

• 3k

• 4k

• 5k

RACE START TIME:

• 8 & under (born 2017), 8:00am

• 9 - 10 (born 2015-2016), 9:00am

• 11 - 12 (born 2013-2014), 10:00am

• 13 - 14 (born 2011-2012) 11:00am

• 15 - 16 (born 2009-2010) 12:00pm

• 17 - 18 (born 2007-2008) 1:00pm

WHERE: Ash Creek Reserve at Western Oregon University is approximately 90-minutes from Vancouver. 

WHISPER RUNNERS: Arrive at least 75-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.

PARKING: There is a large parking lot along Stadium Dr, and some local churches along Church St.

WHISPER RUNNERS: Once at the tent, put on your race bib (on the front of your singlet below the logo) and relax until we begin our warmup, which will begin approximately 45-minutes before the start of the race.

WHAT TO BRING: Water bottle, towel, and an extra change of clothes 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 12/13/2025 at Blue River Cross Country Course, Shelbyville, IN

WHO: Registered Whisper runners

WHAT: Intermediate & advanced middle distance and distance running training.

WHEN: Please drop your child off no earlier than 5-minutes before the scheduled start time.

WHERE: We will begin and end at the Hudson’s Bay High School Track. Training will take place at the track, on the 1k loop at Clark College, on the dirt track along Mill Plain & Reserve, at Fort Vancouver National Park, or around the downtown area. We will always aim to be back on-time for departure.

WEATHER & WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: Please be sure your child is dressed for the conditions. Wearing layers that can easily be taken off and wrapped around their waistline is advised. A headlamp will be encouraged once the nights begin to fall a little earlier, which is around mid-October. Other items to consider: a towel to dry off and keep your car from getting messy (sometimes the kids track in dirt from runs), and a waist belt that can carry a phone (if your child has a phone) in case they get lost (while it’s happened only twice in nine years, it does happen - for the record, the kids were fine, and they were back at the start/finish before the end of practice).

Click here to find out more about Whisper training

WHO: Registered Whisper runners

WHAT:

• 4:15-5:15pm, beginning middle distance and distance running training.

• 5:30-6:45pm, intermediate & advanced middle distance and distance running training.

WHEN: Please drop your child off no earlier than 5-minutes before the scheduled start time.

WHERE: We will begin and end at the Hudson’s Bay High School Track. Training will take place at the track, on the 1k loop at Clark College, on the dirt track along Mill Plain & Reserve, at Fort Vancouver National Park, or around the downtown area. We will always aim to be back on-time for departure.

WEATHER & WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: Please be sure your child is dressed for the conditions. Wearing layers that can easily be taken off and wrapped around their waistline is advised. A headlamp will be encouraged once the nights begin to fall a little earlier, which is around mid-October. Other items to consider: a towel to dry off and keep your car from getting messy (sometimes the kids track in dirt from runs), and a waist belt that can carry a phone (if your child has a phone) in case they get lost (while it’s happened only twice in nine years, it does happen - for the record, the kids were fine, and they were back at the start/finish before the end of practice).

Click here to find out more about Whisper training

WHO: Registered Whisper runners

WHAT: Intermediate & advanced middle distance and distance running training.

WHEN: Please drop your child off no earlier than 5-minutes before the scheduled start time.

WHERE: Round Lake in Camas, WA. Parking or drop-off may take place on the north side of Round Lake, near the start of Camas High School home cross-country races. Click here to view the dropped pin (location) at E 35th Ave, Camas, WA.

WEATHER & WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: Please be sure your child is dressed for the conditions. Wearing layers that can easily be taken off and wrapped around their waistline is advised. A headlamp will be encouraged once the nights begin to fall a little earlier, which is around mid-October. Other items to consider: a towel to dry off and keep your car from getting messy (sometimes the kids track in dirt from runs), and a waist belt that can carry a phone (if your child has a phone) in case they get lost (while it’s happened only twice in nine years, it does happen - for the record, the kids were fine, and they were back at the start/finish before the end of practice).

Click here to find out more about Whisper training

WHO: Anyone!

WHAT: Clark County Turkey Trot 5k or 10k. Cost is $25/runner. Polar Bear Plunge is $5.

WHEN: 9am run star time, with the Polar Bear Plunge around 10am.

WHERE: East side of Salmon Creek Trail next to Klineline Pond.

WHY: Support the Clark County Food Bank.

PARKING: Salmon Creek Greenway Trail, which is in the center of the park/trail area, or try the Salmon Creek Regional Park/Klineline Pond parking area, which will be busy.

WHO: Registered Whisper runners

WHAT: Intermediate & advanced middle distance and distance running training.

WHEN: Please drop your child off no earlier than 5-minutes before the scheduled start time.

WHERE: We will begin and end at the Hudson’s Bay High School Track. Training will take place at the track, on the 1k loop at Clark College, on the dirt track along Mill Plain & Reserve, at Fort Vancouver National Park, or around the downtown area. We will always aim to be back on-time for departure.

WEATHER & WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: Please be sure your child is dressed for the conditions. Wearing layers that can easily be taken off and wrapped around their waistline is advised. A headlamp will be encouraged once the nights begin to fall a little earlier, which is around mid-October. Other items to consider: a towel to dry off and keep your car from getting messy (sometimes the kids track in dirt from runs), and a waist belt that can carry a phone (if your child has a phone) in case they get lost (while it’s happened only twice in nine years, it does happen - for the record, the kids were fine, and they were back at the start/finish before the end of practice).

Click here to find out more about Whisper training

WHO: Registered Whisper runners

WHAT:

• 4:15-5:15pm, beginning middle distance and distance running training.

• 5:30-6:45pm, intermediate & advanced middle distance and distance running training.

WHEN: Please drop your child off no earlier than 5-minutes before the scheduled start time.

WHERE: We will begin and end at the Hudson’s Bay High School Track. Training will take place at the track, on the 1k loop at Clark College, on the dirt track along Mill Plain & Reserve, at Fort Vancouver National Park, or around the downtown area. We will always aim to be back on-time for departure.

WEATHER & WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: Please be sure your child is dressed for the conditions. Wearing layers that can easily be taken off and wrapped around their waistline is advised. A headlamp will be encouraged once the nights begin to fall a little earlier, which is around mid-October. Other items to consider: a towel to dry off and keep your car from getting messy (sometimes the kids track in dirt from runs), and a waist belt that can carry a phone (if your child has a phone) in case they get lost (while it’s happened only twice in nine years, it does happen - for the record, the kids were fine, and they were back at the start/finish before the end of practice).

Click here to find out more about Whisper training

WHO: Registered Whisper runners

WHAT: Intermediate & advanced middle distance and distance running training.

WHEN: Please drop your child off no earlier than 5-minutes before the scheduled start time.

WHERE: Round Lake in Camas, WA. Parking or drop-off may take place on the north side of Round Lake, near the start of Camas High School home cross-country races. Click here to view the dropped pin (location) at E 35th Ave, Camas, WA.

WEATHER & WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: Please be sure your child is dressed for the conditions. Wearing layers that can easily be taken off and wrapped around their waistline is advised. A headlamp will be encouraged once the nights begin to fall a little earlier, which is around mid-October. Other items to consider: a towel to dry off and keep your car from getting messy (sometimes the kids track in dirt from runs), and a waist belt that can carry a phone (if your child has a phone) in case they get lost (while it’s happened only twice in nine years, it does happen - for the record, the kids were fine, and they were back at the start/finish before the end of practice).

Click here to find out more about Whisper training

WHO: Registered Whisper runners

WHAT: 5:30-6:45pm, intermediate & advanced middle distance and distance running training.

WHEN: Please drop your child off no earlier than 5-minutes before the scheduled start time.

Where: We will meet Hockinson Meadows Community Park. Address: 10910 NE 172nd Ave, Vancouver, WA Upon entering the park, drive straight ahead to the ballparks. Coach Dave will meet the runners near the shed/concession stand, which is straight ahead.

WEATHER & WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: Please be sure your child is dressed for the conditions. Wearing layers that can easily be taken off and wrapped around their waistline is advised. A headlamp will be encouraged once the nights begin to fall a little earlier, which is around mid-October. Other items to consider: a towel to dry off and keep your car from getting messy (sometimes the kids track in dirt from runs), and a waist belt that can carry a phone (if your child has a phone) in case they get lost (while it’s happened only twice in nine years, it does happen - for the record, the kids were fine, and they were back at the start/finish before the end of practice).

Click here to find out more about Whisper training

MEET INFORMATION

MEET LOCATION: Victor Ashe Park in Knoxville, TN, at 4901 Bradshaw Rd, Knoxville, TN 37912

TRAVEL: To best acclimate to the time change, it is best to arrive in Tennessee on Thursday. We will meet at Victor Ash Park on Friday for a course preview (wear running clothes). Following Saturday’s race, we will plan for a team activity in the afternoon/evening hours. Families are welcome to return home when it is convenient. Most families stay for the Saturday night activities and return home on Sunday.

LODGING: Three options:

• Isaac’s family is staying at Drury Hotel

• Cal’s family is staying at Element Knoxville West. I chose this option because it comes with a kitchen.

• Click here for suggested stays courtesy of AAU.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Event Website

Meet Information (Entry Packet)

Meet Schedule:

• 8:15am National Anthem

• 8:20am Open/Masters Divisions (5k)

• 9:00am 17-18 & 15-16 G (5k), 9:30am 17-18 & 15-16 B (5k)

• 10:00am 13-14 Girls (4k), 10:30am 13-14 Boys (4k)

• 11:00am 11-12 Girls (3k), 11:30am 11-12 Boys (3k)

• 12:00pm 9-10 Girls (3k), 12:30pm 9-10 Boys (3k)

• 1:00pm 7-8 Girls (2k), 1:30pm 7-8 Boys (2k)

• 2:00pm 6U Girls & Boys (1k)

• 2:15pm Parents/Coaches Run (3k)

• Course Maps: Coming soon.

PACKET PICKUP (Coach Dave will handle this):

MERCHANDISE: Will be available for purchase at registration on Friday (9:00am – 5:00pm) and at the course on Saturday (7:00am – end of competition).

FRIDAY

TEAM TENT: For the course preview and race days, we have a designated team tent. At this time, I do not know where the tent will be stationed, but there will be an 10’ Whisper flag outside of the tent, so keep an eye out for that, ask for directions from an official, and/or text/call me when you arrive.

COURSE PREVIEW (Map & Time): AAU offers free course previews. Click here for preview times on page 3. The times below are the times we will meet as a team to the best of our ability (based on travel, etc.). We will meet as a team at 2pm for the course preview.

DINNER: Coming soon.

SATURDAY

BREAKFAST: Eat a breakfast consistent with what you typically have before an ordinary race. Day-of-race changes to ones diet are not advised. Trying new foods or energy substitutes should be done during general training periods, not before races (especially Nationals).

RACES: See See AAU XC main page for schedule, maps, and general information. for schedule, maps, and general information.

POST-RACE ACTIVITIES: At the very least, I will host an ice cream bar on Saturday evening. In the past, we have gone ice skating, gone to game rooms, and more.

WHO: Registered Whisper runners

WHAT: Intermediate & advanced middle distance and distance running training.

WHEN: Please drop your child off no earlier than 5-minutes before the scheduled start time.

WHERE: We will begin and end at the Hudson’s Bay High School Track. Training will take place at the track, on the 1k loop at Clark College, on the dirt track along Mill Plain & Reserve, at Fort Vancouver National Park, or around the downtown area. We will always aim to be back on-time for departure.

WEATHER & WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: Please be sure your child is dressed for the conditions. Wearing layers that can easily be taken off and wrapped around their waistline is advised. A headlamp will be encouraged once the nights begin to fall a little earlier, which is around mid-October. Other items to consider: a towel to dry off and keep your car from getting messy (sometimes the kids track in dirt from runs), and a waist belt that can carry a phone (if your child has a phone) in case they get lost (while it’s happened only twice in nine years, it does happen - for the record, the kids were fine, and they were back at the start/finish before the end of practice).

Click here to find out more about Whisper training

WHO: Registered Whisper runners

WHAT:

• 4:15-5:15pm, beginning middle distance and distance running training.

• 5:30-6:45pm, intermediate & advanced middle distance and distance running training.

WHEN: Please drop your child off no earlier than 5-minutes before the scheduled start time.

WHERE: We will begin and end at the Hudson’s Bay High School Track. Training will take place at the track, on the 1k loop at Clark College, on the dirt track along Mill Plain & Reserve, at Fort Vancouver National Park, or around the downtown area. We will always aim to be back on-time for departure.

WEATHER & WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: Please be sure your child is dressed for the conditions. Wearing layers that can easily be taken off and wrapped around their waistline is advised. A headlamp will be encouraged once the nights begin to fall a little earlier, which is around mid-October. Other items to consider: a towel to dry off and keep your car from getting messy (sometimes the kids track in dirt from runs), and a waist belt that can carry a phone (if your child has a phone) in case they get lost (while it’s happened only twice in nine years, it does happen - for the record, the kids were fine, and they were back at the start/finish before the end of practice).

Click here to find out more about Whisper training

WHO: Registered Whisper runners

WHAT: Intermediate & advanced middle distance and distance running training.

WHEN: Please drop your child off no earlier than 5-minutes before the scheduled start time.

WHERE: Round Lake in Camas, WA. Parking or drop-off may take place on the north side of Round Lake, near the start of Camas High School home cross-country races. Click here to view the dropped pin (location) at E 35th Ave, Camas, WA.

WEATHER & WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: Please be sure your child is dressed for the conditions. Wearing layers that can easily be taken off and wrapped around their waistline is advised. A headlamp will be encouraged once the nights begin to fall a little earlier, which is around mid-October. Other items to consider: a towel to dry off and keep your car from getting messy (sometimes the kids track in dirt from runs), and a waist belt that can carry a phone (if your child has a phone) in case they get lost (while it’s happened only twice in nine years, it does happen - for the record, the kids were fine, and they were back at the start/finish before the end of practice).

Click here to find out more about Whisper training

MEET INFORMATION

MEET LOCATION: Blue River Cross Country Course, 725 Lee Blvd, Shelbyville, IN 46176

TRAVEL: To best acclimate to the time change, it is best to arrive in Indiana on Thursday. We will meet at Blue River XC Course on Friday for a course preview (wear running clothes). Following Saturday’s race, we will plan for a team activity in the afternoon/evening hours. Families are welcome to return home when it is convenient. Most families stay for the Saturday night activities and return home on Sunday.

LODGING: Click here for suggested stays courtesy of USATF. Two convenient hotels in the Indianapolis area that are near one another are:

• Homewood Suites by Hilton Indianapolis, $169/night

• Home2 Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Keystone Crossing, $189/night

Homewood Suites is further off the main interstate, so that is where I am staying (Thurs-Sun).

FRIDAY

PARKING:

TEAM TENT: We have a designated team tent. At this time, I do not know where the tent will be stationed, but there will be an 10’ Whisper flag outside of the tent, so keep an eye out for that, ask for directions from an official, and/or text/call me when you arrive.

COURSE PREVIEW: We will meet on Friday, December 8, between 1-3pm for the course preview.

DINNER: Posting soon.

SATURDAY

BREAKFAST: Eat a breakfast consistent with what you typically have before an ordinary race. Day-of-race changes to ones diet are not advised. Trying new foods or energy substitutes should be done during general training periods, not before races (especially Nationals).

COURSE MAPS: Click here.

POST-RACE ACTIVITIES: At the very least, I will host an ice cream bar on Saturday evening. In the past, we have gone ice skating, gone to game rooms, and more.