Additional Information
The state where a runner resides determines in which regional meet he/she must participate. Runners must participate in the region to which their state has been assigned. Boarding school
students must compete in the region of their school location. Runners attending high school or home schooled in the United States do not need to be U.S. citizens.
Race Course Information
The course is 5000 meters and consists of grass and dirt paths.
Spikes are permitted. School uniforms are not allowed. Course
map is on the back panel. Course is open until dark on Thursday,
November 25th and Friday, November 26th. The course is closed
for warm-ups on Saturday, November 27th.
States Competing in the Midwest Regional
Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota,
Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota,
Wisconsin, and U.S. citizens in Overseas Military Installations.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Runners may only participate in one race.
November 27, 2010
10:00 a.m. Freshman/Sophomore Boys
10:40 a.m. Girls Seeded
11:25 a.m. Boys Seeded
12:05 p.m. Freshman/Sophomore Girls
12:45 p.m. Junior/Senior Boys
1:25 p.m. Open Race
2:15 p.m. AWARDS CEREMONY
Any runner, whether they are in a public school, home school, boarding school, private school or independent school, must run in the seeded race in order to qualify for the National Finals in San Diego.
Boys Seeded Race
• Qualification for the Boys Seeded race is determined by the
runner’s previous best time.
• Junior and Senior boys who have run faster than 16:20 may
consider running in the seeded race.
• Freshman and Sophomore boys who have run faster than the
16:20 qualifying time have the option of competing in the seeded
race or Freshman/Sophomore race.
• Show up for the race you choose to run.
• You do not need to inform officials of your choice prior to the run.
Girls Seeded Race and Girls Freshman/Sophomore Race
• All Junior and Senior girls must compete in the Girls Seeded race.
• Freshman and Sophomore girls have the option of competing in
the Seeded Race or the Freshman/Sophomore race.
• Show up for the race you choose to run.
• You do not need to inform officials of your choice prior to the run.
Boys Freshman/Sophomore Race
All Freshman and Sophomore boys who do not qualify for the Boys
Seeded race compete in the Boys Freshman/Sophomore race.
Boys Junior/Senior Race
All Junior and Senior boys who do not qualify for the Boys Seeded
race compete in the Boys Junior/Senior race.
Individual Medals
The top twenty-four (24) finishers in all races are awarded medals.
Participant’s Awards
Every runner in every race will receive a short-sleeved T-shirt and a
meet program highlighting the previous 30 years of Foot Locker
races as well as previewing this year’s race.
State Team Awards
The top five (5) individual male and female finishers from every state
in the boys and girls’ seeded races constitute that state’s "team."
Each individual on the first five (5) state teams is awarded a medal.
The scoring system will be based on total points (non displacement).
Parent/Coach Award and Discount
Every parent or coach who submits eight (8) or more entries
together will receive a complimentary race T-shirt. The entries that
you submit will be charged $15.00 per entry, provided that we
receive your entries before the November 19th deadline.
Open Race
This 5000 meter race is open to runners in the following divisions:
Junior High (grades 6-8), Open (ages 18-39), and Masters (ages 40
and over). Each entrant will receive a T-shirt. High school runners
may not run in the Open Race. The top ten (10) female and male
runners in each division will receive a medal.
Distressed Runners
The health and safety of each competitor is our primary concern.
Foot Locker meet officials will act in the runner’s best interest.
Interference by a parent or coach could result in disqualification.
FLCCC Race Apparel
Official Foot Locker Cross Country Championships event product
can be purchased at the hotel on Friday or at the race site,
University of Wisconsin-Parkside, on Saturday, November 27th.
Television Coverage
The 2010 Foot Locker Cross Country Championships will air on Fox Sports Net. Check local listings.
Pre-Race Dinner/Program
Friday night’s race check-in also offers a spaghetti dinner from 5:00
p.m.–8:00 p.m. at the Racine Marriott. ($11.50 per person. MUST BE
PRE-PAID AND IS NON-REFUNDABLE). A panel of athletes will hold a
question/answer session after dinner at approximately 8:00 p.m.
National Qualifiers
The top ten (10) finishers in each of the seeded races qualify for the Foot Locker National Finals in San Diego, CA on December 11, 2010.
National Finals Headquarters
The Foot Locker Cross Country Championships National Finals Headquarters is the Hotel Del Coronado, San Diego, CA.
MEET HEADQUARTERS
Runners may pick up their race number and participant T-shirt at the:
Racine Marriott
7111 Washington Ave.
Racine, Wisconsin 53406
262.886.6100
Pick up is on Friday, November 26th between 2:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. or
at the race site starting at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 27th. Please
be aware that if you wait until Saturday to pick up your packet we
cannot guarantee that you will be able to pick it up in time for your race.
Race Results
Race results will be posted shortly after each race. Results can be
purchased at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside fieldhouse on race
day for a fee of $1.00 per race. Complete race results will be available
at www.footlockercc.com the evening of the race.
More Questions?
Call the Meet Director, Peter Henkes at 262.633.0033. Visit our website
at www.footlockercc.com. Click onto the Midwest for pertinent and
updated regional information. For additional information, please contact
the Foot Locker Cross Country Headquarters at 212.720.4435
ENTRY FEES AND DEADLINES:
• On-line registration closes on November 24th.
• Entries cannot be accepted without all proper agreement of waiver. NO REFUND OR TRANSFERS WILL BE GIVEN.
• Early bird entries received by October 30th will be charged $15.
• Entries after October 30th but on or before November 18th will be
charged $18.00.
• Entries until November 24th and will be charged $25.00.
• Entries mailed November 18th through November 24th should be sent
by an overnight service. The address for the overnight service is
Foot Locker Cross Country, 603 Sixth Street, Racine, WI 53403.
• If your entry has not been received by November 24th for any reason,
you will be required to pay a $35.00 late entry deposit fee to
participate in the race. This fee will be held, then returned when the
original entry and fee are received. The original entry must show a
postmark that indicates FLCCC should have received the entry by
November 24th or sooner to have your deposit returned.
• Confirmation: Send a self-addressed stamped envelope with
your completed entry form or check the website
www.footlockercc.com.
COURSE MAP:
Location of the Course
• The University of Wisconsin-Parkside race course is located in
northern Kenosha County, five miles south of Racine.
• Milwaukee is 25 miles north.
• Chicago is 60 miles south.
• Highway I-94 passes four miles west of the campus.
• Highway E runs east from I-94 and leads directly to the race course.
Parking/Race Site Information
Race day facilities: There is adequate parking in the lots adjacent to
the University Fieldhouse. Runners will have access to the fieldhouse
locker room and showers.
LODGING INFORMATION
Please make your reservations early.
Racine Marriott
(Meet Headquarters)
7111 Washington Ave.
Racine, WI 53406
262.886.6100
Directions to Meet Hotel from I-94
Exit at Highway 20 in Racine and head east. Hotel is located about
4.5 miles on the right. You must notify hotel reservations staff that you
are affiliated with Foot Locker Cross Country to receive group room
rate.
For other suggested housing options, view the Midwest Regional
lodging page on www.footlockercc.com.
