Men’s and Women’s Cross Country
Long Course-Short Course Invitational
Teams that competed in 2008: Bucknell, Carnegie Mellon, Chatham, Chestnut Hill, Christopher Newport, Dickinson College, Dickinson Alumni, Elizabethtown, Franklin & Marshall, Frostburg State, Gettysburg, Gwynedd-Mercy, Howard CC, Johns Hopkins, Juniata, Lebanon Valley, Lynchburg, Merchant Marine, Messiah, Millersville, Montgomery, Muhlenberg, Penn State-Harrisburg, Shippensburg, Swarthmore, Washington and Jefferson, Washington & Lee, West Chester, Widener
| Time Schedule: | 10:30
am – Men's 8100
map |
| Course: | Relatively flat with rolling hills and run entirely on the Carlisle Senior High School property. Spikes may be worn. The course will be marked with paint and directional signs. Course marshals will be at various points on the course |
| Viewing Course: | Tours of the course
should be self-directed utilizing a map of the course. A representative
from Dickinson will be available to answer questions. To view
a map, please follow the links above. |
| Entry Info: | $100.00 per team,
men and women separate (Regardless of number of races entered) |
| Entries: | Please submit entries (Form) no later than 11:59 pm, Monday, September 14th. Entry and registration information will be added closer to the date of the meet.
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| Numbers: |
Race numbers must be pinned to the front of the singlet. Please do not pin the tag. |
| Trainers: | Dickinson College trainers will be available at the meet by 9 am. |
| Splits: | Will be given at the 1 mile, 2 mile and 3 mile (men) marks. |
| Drink: | Ice Water and Gatorade will be available at the meet site |
| Scoring: | This two course format will use a combined score from both races to calculate overall team standings. A minimum of 3 athletes must finish in each race to be scored as a team. The first 3 runners from each team will score and the 4th and 5th runners will displace. All other runners will not count toward the team scoring. Unlimited entries will be permitted in each race but runners can only run one race. Pre-race designation is not necessary. Final declarations of your athletes in the race of choice will be made at the starting line. |
| Awards: | Team awards for the top 3 team combined scores, top team in each race; and 10 individual awards in each race. |
| Results: | Official results, team trophies, and individual awards will be awarded 30 min after the final race. |
| Restrooms: | Port-a-johns will be available at the course in addition to restroom facilities at the HS stadium. Athletes, coaches and spectators are not to enter Carlisle HS. |
| Locker Facilities: | Visiting teams may shower and dress and the Kline Center. Please bring your own towels. The Kline Center is located on Dickinson's campus three blocks from the course. |
| Parking: | Parking is available at the HS. |
| Packets: | Packets will be available for pick-up at the tent located near the HS. |
| Housing and Food: |
For information on housing and food options in Carlisle Click here. |
Meet History:
Directions to Dickinson College and Carlisle HS:
From the airport: |
Follow signs for RT. 28 as you exit onto Rt. 441. After 2 miles on 441, get on 283 W. Take exit for Pennsylvania Turnpike. Get on PA Turnpike west (to Pittsburgh). Stay on turnpike to exit 16 (Carlisle). Pay toll. -To get to Dickinson College and/or Carlisle HS: Take Rt. 11 South and follow directions indicated below on this page |
| From the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76): | Leaving the Pennsylvania Turnpike at Carlisle exit 16, bear to the right onto Rt. 11 South. Take Rt. 11 into downtown Carlisle (approx 3 miles). Turn right at the intersection of Hanover and High Streets (town square) and continue west through 4 traffic lights. The Kline Center is located at the corner of West High and Cherry Streets with parking on the west side of the building and across the street. The Carlisle High School course is located on Orange and W. Penn Streets. To get there, go past the Kline Center on West High St. heading west. Turn right at the first traffic light after the Kline Center onto Orange St. Travel two blocks (2 stop signs). Carlisle HS will be straight ahead. The Cross Country course is behind the school. |
| From I-81 North: | Driving north on I-81, exit at Hanover St. Exit 14. Turn left at the stop sign and continue driving toward downtown Carlisle on 34 North. Turn left at the intersection fo Hanover and High Streets and continue west through 4 traffic lights. The Kline Center is located at the corner of West High and Cherry Streets with parking on the west side of the building and across the street. The Carlisle High School course is located on Orange and W Penn Streets. To get there go past the Kline Center on West High St. heading west. Turn right at the first traffic light after the Kline Center onto Orange St. Travel two blocks (2 stop signs). Carlisle HS will be stright ahead. The Cross Country course is behind the school. |
| From I-81 South: | Driving southon I-81, exit at High Street (Exit 16). Turn right at the bottow of the ramp onto High St. Continue driving west toward downtown Carlisle. Once you reach the town square continue straight ahead thru 4 lights. Folow directions above for the Kline Center and Carlisle HS. |
| From I-83: | Driving north on I-83 take the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76 west to Pittsburgh) and exit at Carlisle (Exit 16). Follow directions from the PA Turnpike as noted above. |