Meet Information
Online Registration Instructions
THIS MEET IS OPEN TO KCAA MEMBER SCHOOLS ONLY.
The KCAA, with the assistance of Valor Christian Academy, will be hosting the 2026 KCAA State Cross Country Meet on Saturday, October 31, at Yellow Creek Park in Owensboro KY. This fast, competitive, and spectator
friendly course is host to multiple cross country meets each season.
Yellow Creek Park is located at 5710 Kentucky Highway 144
on the east side of Owensboro.
From Hwy 60/231, take Exit 21. And head east on Kentucky Highway 144.
The entrance to Yellow Creek Park is on the right approximately 2 miles east of the exit.
REGISTRATION/ENTRY FEES:
$15/runner regardless of division, max $300/school.
Checks should be made payable to the KCAA. Payment is due on the day of the Meet.
ADMISSION/PARKING FEES:
Spectators: $10/car. Credit/debit cards and tap to pay will be available. If paying with cash, please bring exact change.
No charge for KCAA Cross Country Coaches and Runners.
KCAA League Officers, KCAA Regional Directors, and KCAA Athletic Directors with a valid 2026-2027 KCAA Sports Pass will also be admitted at no charge. Any car containing at least one person not named here will be charged
the spectator fee.
There are multiple events going on in the park the day of our Meet but should not interfere with our races. KCAA vehicles will need to pick up a parking tag at the gate upon arrival so parking staff can direct you the appropriate lots for parking.
PETS:
Pets are permitted in the park only if they are on a leash that is five (5) feet or less in length. Pets shall be kept under supervision at all times and not allowed to run at large or to commit any nuisances in the limit of the park. Owners are expected to pick up after their pets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Daviess County Kentucky
EVENT SCHEDULE:
8:30am: Coaches Meeting
9:00am: Girls Varsity 5K
9:45am: Boys Varsity 5K
Varsity Awards (as soon as all results from the varsity races are available)
11:00am: Girls Middle School 3K (6th - 8th)
11:40am: Boys Middle School (6th - 8th)
12:10pm: Girls Upper Elementary (3rd - 5th)
12:40pm: Boys Upper Elementary (3rd - 5th)
1:40pm: Lower Elementary (K - 2nd)
(Boys and Girls will run together but will be timed separately. If registration is insufficient to merit
separate races by gender, the KCAA reserves the right to make this a coed race.)
Middle School and Elementary Awards (as soon as all results from the races are available)
AWARDS:
Trophies will be awarded to 1st and 2nd place teams in each event that has a minimum of three teams.
Medals will be awarded to the Top 10 runners in each event.
COURSE:
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Course workers will be available and help the best they can. It is the coach's responsibility to make sure athletes understand the course.
TENT CITY:
See course map.
T-SHIRTS:
T-shirt information will be emailed to league teams.
CONCESSIONS:
Concessions and a food truck will be available.
HOTEL:
The KCAA has a standing negotiated rate at the Fairfield Inn for all events.
Call the hotel directly and ask for the KCAA rate when making your reservation.
Contact: Tiffany (270) 256-9757