St. X High School is pleased to extend this invitation to your school's boys and girls cross country team(s) to participate in the 2021 TIGER RUN. It will be held at Louisville Champions Park (formerly the Old River Road Country Club) on Saturday, August 28, 2021. The course is flat and fast.
This year we are pleased to announce the addition of Elementary races to the Tiger Run. As a result, the running order of events has changed from years past, with HS starting first younger grades following. With the expansion of the grade school races, we have eliminated the Freshman race.
Entries are limited to the first 35 schools in each race.
In the Middle School & Elementary divisions, a team consists of up to 7 runners, scoring the first 5 finishers. Middle School is considered to be grades 6-8.
The Elementary divisions will consist of a Grades 4-5 mile race, then a K-3, 1200m race.
In the High School division, a team may consist of up to 10 runners, scoring the first 5 finishers.
Teams are limited to one varsity team per gender, except under special circumstance. Contact Coach Yochum with your requests.
With no Freshman race this year, we are allowing schools to enter more than 2 teams in the JV division. Seniors may run in the JV races. Each competitor can run in only one race.
As in previous years, Chip timing will be used with updated results posted through Milesplit Live.
Race & Awards Schedule:
Girls Varsity 5K - 8:00AM - Awards at 8:45
Boys Varsity 5K - 8:30AM - Awards at 9:15
Girls JV 5K - 9:00AM - Awards at 9:45
Boys JV 5K - 9:30AM - Awards at 10:15
MS Girls 3K 10:00AM - Awards 10:45
MS Boys 3K 10:20AM - Awards 11:05
ES Girls Grades 4-5; 1 mile 10:40AM - Awards 11:25
ES Boys Grades 4-5; 1 mile 11:00AM - Awards 11:45
ES Girls Grades K-3; 1200M 11:15 - Awards 12:00
ES Boys Grades K-3; 1200M 11:30 - Awards 12:15
Awards (Individual & Team):
Varsity - Top 3 Team and top 25 Individuals
JV - Top 3 Team and top 20 Individuals
MS - Top 3 Team and top 50 Individuals
ES - Top 3 Team and top 50 Individuals
Entry Fees:
Varsity & JV - $65.00 Per team of 10; Additional JV runner Individuals $8.00 up to $100.00 max per JV race - unlimited entries.
MS & ES teams - $3.00 per runner or a max team fee of $180.00 for teams with 60 or more runners. This fee consists of your Girls & Boys, K-8.Your check and entries must arrive no later than Monday, August 23, 2021. All entries will close with our schools mail delivery on that day.
Course Maps:
If you cannot access the map website you can download them here in PDF format://assets.sp.milesplit.com/meets/430947/files/courses.pdf
INFORMATION UPDATE - 8/22/21
COVID Precautions -
Coaches are reminded to encourage parents and athletes to avoid congested areas.
Teams are asked to arrive at Champions Park no more than 75 minutes before their race begins.
Teams and spectators are asked to leave Champions Park promptly when their team's race concludes.
Teams may not come to the starting line until first and second call are made, 10 minutes before the race.
The finish line will be an open chute - there will be fencing to keep spectators back from athletes and officials as the race ends, but athletes will be encouraged to clear the area and leave the park.
There are nearby parks available for team cool downs and post race workouts.
These include Carrie Gaulbert Cox Park, Cherokee Park, and the Great Lawn and Waterfront Park downtown.
Traffic and Parking -
All spectators will be directed to park at the Water Tower parking on River Road across from Zorn Avenue.
Coaches only can park on the north side of the garage at champions park.
Handicapped parking and runner drop off is available on the south side of the garage - closer to I-71.
Signs will be posted to help direct traffic.
Spectators should arrive in time for their athletes' performance and depart once their races are over.
There is no admission or parking fee for Tiger Run.
Results and Awards -
Medalists in each race will receive their awards as they cross they finish line.
Coaches can remain on site to collect their team trophies, pick them up at St. X, or arrange to have them delivered later in the season.
Results will be posted on milesplit.com as soon as possible.
T-Shirts & Concessions -
Water, Gatorade, Chik-Fil-A, light snacks, and Tikiz Shaved ice will be available for a post-race treat.
Tiger Run T-Shirts are for sale - $15 for youth sizes and $20 for adult sizes
PLEASE MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO: ST. XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
Send all checks to: Athletics c/o St. Xavier High School 1609 Poplar Level Road Louisville, KY 40217
If there are any questions concerning the meet, please feel free to call Coach Kyle Yochum at 502-638-2280 or email atKYochum@saintx.com, or the St. X Athletic Office at 502-635-5300. If you cannot reach us, please leave your name, number, and the best time to reach you. We will return your call or email as soon as possible.
