The Kirkwood School District Cross Country Meet is a running event held in Kirkwood, Missouri, offering 1-mile and 5-mile distances. The meet takes place at 111 S Geyer Road with a typical start time of 4:00 PM on October 13, 2026. Entry is free, making this an accessible option for runners of all levels looking to compete or gain racing experience. The afternoon start time allows flexibility for travel and warm-up routines. Whether you're targeting a fast 1-mile effort or settling into a 5-mile effort, this school district meet provides a straightforward, no-cost racing opportunity in the Kirkwood area.
From the Race Organizer
4th Annual Kirkwood School District Cross Country Meet What: A district-wide, two-day, cross country meet for all Kirkwood Elementary and Middle Schools in October of 2026. Students in grades 6-8 will compete on Day 1 of the meet along with the KHS Girls' JV Cross Country Team. Students in grades 3-5 will compete on Day 2. Races will be broken down per grade, per gender. Race distances will be 1 Mile for grades 3-5 and 1.5 miles for grades 6-8. There will be no cost to the students/KSD families. This year the Middle School meet on Tuesday, October 13 will coincide with the annual Finn Dawg Meet hosted by the Girls Kirkwood High School Cross Country program. Who: Big River Race Management with the help of the Kirkwood High Cross Country Teams and KSD Parent Volunteers are hosting a district-wide cross country meet this fall. All families residing within the KSD boundaries are eligible to participate. Where: Kirkwood Park When: Tuesday, October 13th, 2026 - Middle Schools (Grade 6-8), High Schools Wednesday, October 14th, 2026 - Elementary Schools (Grade 3-5) Why: To introduce the sport of cross country to the students of KSD and to continue to foster a healthy active lifestyle within the student body of Kirkwood elementary and middle schools. Schedule: Tuesday, Oct 13 4:00 PM - 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Girls 1.5M 4:25 PM - 6rd, 7th, 8th Grade Boys 1.5M 4:40 PM - High School Gold JV Girls 5k 5:10 PM - High School Silver JV Girls 5k Wednesday, Oct. 14 4:30 PM - 3rd Grade Girls 1M 4:45 PM - 3rd Grade Boys 1M 5:00 PM - 4th Grade Girls 1M 5:15 PM - 4th Grade Boys 1M 5:30 PM - 5th Grade Girls 1M 5:45 PM - 5th Grade Boys 1M Awards: All participants will receive a ribbon upon completing their race. In addition, a team trophy will be awarded to one elementary school and one middle school. Trophies will be earned by the school with the lowest combined points (places) for its top 5 male and top 5 female runners. It will be a traveling trophy that goes to the winning school each year. Meet Administration: Participation is open to all KSD district students grades 3-8. Students do not have to attend a KSD school in order to participate. The KSD PE Teachers will be working with the students this Fall to ensure each student’s fitness and preparation is adequate. Parents are responsible for registering their student athletes. Permitting, course set-up, electronic chip-timing and meet management would be managed by Big River Race Management and KSD Parent Volunteers. Volunteers: We will need the help of Kirkwood School District Parents to put on a safe and successful meet. Parents can volunteer to help out here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/MO/Kirkwood/KirkwoodSchoolDistrictCrossCountryMeet Race Courses: 1.5 Mile Course (Tuesday - Grades 6-8) 5K Course (Tuesday - High School) 1 Mile Course (Wednesday - Grades 3-5) Contact: Matt Helbig (Meet Director) with any questions at matt@brrm.com.
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When is Kirkwood School District Cross Country Meet 2026 — Kirkwood, MO?
Kirkwood School District Cross Country Meet 2026 — Kirkwood, MO takes place on October 13, 2026. The race is held in Kirkwood, Missouri.
Where is Kirkwood School District Cross Country Meet 2026 — Kirkwood, MO held?
Kirkwood School District Cross Country Meet 2026 — Kirkwood, MO is held at 111 S Geyer Rd in Kirkwood, Missouri.
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