DATE:  Friday, September 15, 2023

LOCATION:  STEVE MICHAUD PARK, Lakeville, MN

ENTREY FEE:  Race entry and fees are completed directly through athletics/Activities Adminstrators.

For entry, Contact Mike Zweber  zweb1571@isd194.org  Lakeville North HS Athletics Director 

For team-specific information, contact:  

(girls) richard.heilman@isd194.org 

(boys) karl.ermisch@isd194.org  

RUNNER ENTRIES/TIMING:

Entries will submitted on athletic.net Coaches will receive an email invite to the meet.   Please accept it.     

Entries will be due by  9/12 at 8:00 p.m. 

 Questions on the entry process, please call Bob Ertl at 612-804-5308 or email at ertl.bob262@gmail.com

RACE OFFICIALS/REFEREES:

Scott Stallman and  John Persoon.

TENTATIVE RACE SCHEDULE

Start Times	Event	Distance	limit: runners/ team
3:00 PM	Coaches Meeting –near finish line tent
3:20 PM	National Anthem
3:30 PM	Boys Junior Varsity Race	5,000 meters	up to 15 Runners*
4:00 PM	Girls Junior Varsity Race	5,000 meters	up to 15 Runners*
4:35 PM	Boys Varsity Race	5,000 meters	up to 10 Runners*
5:05 PM	Girls Varsity Race	5,000 meters	up to 10 Runners*
5:35 PM	Boys C Race	5,000 meters	No Limit
6:05 PM	Girls C Race	5,000 meters	No Limit
6:45 PM	Awards	East side of  Main Pavilion

* Runners competing in the 5k events must meet these time cut-offs due to the multi-lap course for safety. 

Boys Varsity:  22:00  Girls Varsity 25:00

Boys JV: 25:00.  Girls JV 28:00

All runners who cannot complete 5K in the prescribed time for JV, must run in the "C" race- this is for safety reasons, thank you!

LINK TO 2022 RESULTS 
 

2022 WINNERS

Girls Varsity Individual: Claire Vukovics, 10, Lakeville South, 18:47.00

Girls Varsity Team: Prior Lake Lakers, 55 pts.

Boys Varsity Individual: Andrew Casey, 12, Lakeville North 15:24.20

Boys Varsity Team: Lakeville North Panthers, 28 pts.

COURSE RECORDS

*Aronson Park Course* (through 2018)

        GIRLS
       5000m  18:07.3  Anna Fenske, Farmington,  2017 

       4000m  13:35.1  Maria Hauger, Shakopee, 2011

        BOYS

       5000m 14:57.5 Obsa Ali, Richfield,  2013

 

*Steve Michaud Park Course* (post 2018)

       GIRLS

        5000m  18:08.6 Tierney Wolfgram, 12, Woodbury, 2019

        BOYS

        5000m 15:24.20 Andrew Casey, 12, Lakeville North,  2022

CLICK HERE for previous 5 years Results Archives (provided by MileSplit MN)

 

TEAMS AND STARTING BOX NUMBERS

Team/School	Mascot	Box #
Academy of Holy Angels	Stars	11
Andover	Huskies	16
Apple Valley	Eagles	20
Bloomington Kennedy	Eagles	14
Burnsville (boys only)	Blaze	9
Centennial	Cougars	4
Chesterton Academy	Knights	19
Concordia Academy	Beacons	8
Eagan	Wildcats	12
Edina	Hornets	18
Farmington	Tigers	6
Lakeville North	Panthers	10
Lakeville South	Cougars	13
Metro Deaf School (Boys only)	Cheetahs	22
Minneapolis Roosevelt	Teddies	1
Minneapolis South	Tigers	3
Osseo	Orioles	2
Prior Lake	Lakers	5
Richfield	Spartans	17
St. Michael-Albertville (boys only)	Knights	21
White Bear Lake Area	Bears	15
Woodbury	Royals	7

 

DIRECTIONS TO THE MEET

From the North:  From Interstate 35 south,  Take CR 46 Exit  Left (EAST)  to Ipava Ave. go Right (SOUTH) 

TEAM BUSES CONTINUE 1.2 miles to MICHAUD PARK Entrance, take SECOND LEFT and STAY RIGHT.  

SPECTATORS/CARS  FOLLOW PARKING SCROLL BOARD INFORMATION. Continue to Michaud Park if still available,  IF FULL, TURN RIGHT (WEST) on 163rd St.   Follow 163rd and turn LEFT at the first parking entrance.  Follow signs/volunteers.

From the South: From Interstate 35 take CR 46 Exit from Interstate 35 and go  Right (EAST)  to Ipava Ave. go Right (SOUTH) 

TEAM BUSES CONTINUE 1.2 miles to MICHAUD PARK Entrance, take SECOND LEFT and STAY RIGHT.  

SPECTATORS/CARS  FOLLOW PARKING SCROLL BOARD INFORMATION. Continue to Michaud Park if still available,  IF FULL, TURN RIGHT (WEST) on 163rd and turn LEFT at the first parking entrance.  Follow signs/volunteers.

From the East: take Cedar (77) south to 160th Street  (CR 46)  go  Right (WEST)  to Ipava Ave. go Left  (SOUTH).   

TEAM BUSES CONTINUE 1.2 miles to MICHAUD PARK Entrance, take SECOND LEFT and STAY RIGHT.  

SPECTATORS/CARS  FOLLOW PARKING SCROLL BOARD INFORMATION. Continue to Michaud Park if still available,  IF FULL, TURN RIGHT (WEST) on  163rd Street (just past Holiday Station) follow 163rd and turn LEFT at the first parking entrance.  Follow signs/volunteers.

 

HEADS UP!   SPECTATOR PARKING:
 ON-SITE PARKING AT MICHAUD PARK IS EXTREMELY LIMITED DUE TO WATER TOWER MAINTENANCE WORK.

SPECTATORS SHOULD EXPECT TO PARK OFF-SITE AND ALLOW TIME FOR SHUTTLE OR WALKING.

Free parking  and Shuttle will be at Hosanna Lutheran Church  located on 160th Street (CR 46) and Ipava Ave.  (approx. 1 mile from race site). 

Other Parking options - on-street in nearby neighborhoods in unrestricted zones.

**PEDESTRIANS CROSS at DESIGNATED AREAS ONLY (marked)**   ​  ​FOLLOW POLICE OFFICERS AND DESIGNATED PARKING VOLUNTEERS.

 

BUS ENTRANCE, DROP-OFF AND PARKING 

All Buses will drop-off runners at Michaud Park Building (designated drop zone- stay in  RIGHT LANE when entering parking at Michaud). After drop-off, return to Ipava heading NORTH to  park at Hosanna Lutheran Church designated bus parking.

PACKET PICK-UP

Upon arrival on race day, coaches please pick up your team packets at the Michaud Park shelter info table.

• meet schedule
• course maps w/Team camp areas marked
• team lists w/starting box assignments 
• runner bibs (chip attached) and race pins

AWARDS

Varsity Races:  Plaques 1st -3rd place.  Medals 4th -20th Places.

J.V. Races:  Plaques for 1st place, medals for 2nd -10th places in each division

 C Races:  Plaques for 1st place, medals for 2nd -10th places in each division.

TRAINER/MEDICAL

There will be 2 trainers from SUMMIT ORTHOPEDICS on site for medical assistance and support.  The MEDIC tent will be near the finish area. PLEASE BRING ICE for your teams, we will stock plenty, but it is always a good insurance policy to have your own ice and First Aid Kit

CONCESSIONS

Food:   

Gatorade, water and "Apple Jack Farms" Honeycrisp apples at the T-Shirt Table. 

    FOOD TRUCKS
STREETSIDE CANTEEN: Burgers, chicken breasts, hot dogs, healthy snacks, chips and drinks.

ANGKOR KITCHEN: Asian Cuisine 

KONA ICE:  will be available at the race site from the "Kona Ice Man" Truck.

Shirts:  Limited supply!  Brushed cotton blend.  Note to teams!  Advanced sale orders were taken on Aug 22 for all teams /quantity via e-mail request) and distributed upon  team arrival.  Expected to sell out quickly!  $20.00