Coach Bob Howard Memorial CC Invitational/Area 9 Championships 2025

Baxter, KY
Hosted by Harlan County

Meet Information

Harlan County High School proudly extends an invitation to attend the Coach Bob Howard Memorial CC

Invitational/Area 9 Championships. The course is located on the campus of beautiful Harlan County High School.  


The entry deadline is September 24, and entries may be done online via

MileSplit:

Race Time Race Distance Max Runners Cost



10:00 am: 
Girls Elementary 2000 m, unlimited entries per team. 30$ team/5$

individual

10:25 am: Boys Elementary 2000m, unlimited entries per team. 30$ team/5$

individual

10:50 am:  Mixed Middle School 3000m, unlimited entries per team. 30$team/5$ individual

11:10 am: Girls Varsity, 5000 meters,  10 entries per team. 50$ team/5$ individual

12:00 pm: Boys Varsity  5000m, 10 entries per team.  50$ team/5$ individual

* Busload Special (athletes in all events) 175.00 (Bob Howard) - 230.00 for Area 9 Schools, as you are eligible for double awards! Area 9 Schools must pay both entry fees. 



Coach Bob Howard Invitational

Team Awards:

Boys/Girls Varsity Winners

Boys/Girls runner up. 

Medals:

1 - 25 Boys Varsity

1 - 25 Girls Varsity

1 - 20 Boys Middle School

1 - 20 Girls Middle School

1 - 25 Boys Elementary School

1 - 25 Girls Elementary School 

Area 9 Championship

Team awards:

Boys/Girls Varsity

Medals: 

1 - 25 Boys Varsity

1 - 25 Girls Varsity

1 - 20 Boys Middle School

1 - 20 Girls Middle School

1 - 25 Boys Elementary School

1 - 25 Girls Elementary School

Bob Howard Memorial Invitational medals will be given out in the chute, and

team awards will be given to winning coaches at the conclusion of the meet.  

Medals are customized (as they have been in previous years) so we are limited to the number listed for each event only.

Area 9 Medals/awards will be given at the meet's conclusion. Area 9 Coaches can pick these up from Coach V after the meet. 

Conveniences: 

Concessions will be available at the race. Both food and drinks will be sold. Indoor restrooms are available. All proceeds support HCHS Cross Country.

Parking:

Vehicles will be directed to park at the race site. All spectators will enter through the MAIN ENTRANCE and park in the student lot.. Buses will enter through the lower (baseball field) lot, unload, and park behind the school. There will be a 5.00 entry fee for spectators

Spectators:  Spectators must also remain behind the ropes at all times.  

Communication:

Ryan Vitatoe, PhD, NCC, LPCC-S

Head Cross Country Coach

Harlan County High School

4000 Hwy 119

Baxter KY, 40803

Cell Phone: 606.344.1204

Email: coachv182@gmail.com

Please make checks payable to Harlan County High School Cross Country Boosters

Varsity Map