A cross country race is usually 5K (3.1 miles) for high school
students and 3K (1.86 miles) for middle school students. The
cross country season typically starts in September and ends in
November. During a race, individuals and/or teams compete
against one another to earn the fewest points. |1. Event
Logistics||6. Awards| |2. Location and Course||7. Water| |3.
Organizing Heats||8. Wrap-Up| |4. Timing||9. Additional
Information / Ideas| - The Event Planning Guide will help you
consider the important elements in staging your athletic event.
- The Planning Timeline will help you carefully schedule your
event preparations. - The cross country Staffing and Supplies
Checklist will help you assign roles to your colleagues and
ensure you have everything you need for a successful event. -
The standard distance for a cross country race is 5K (3.1 miles)
for high school students and 3K (1.86 miles) for middle school
students, but the distance can be modified slightly to suit your
students' needs. - Make sure to measure