Who is eligible to participate in the meet?

Participation is open to all students in grades 3-8 residing within the Kirkwood School District boundaries, regardless of whether they attend a KSD school.

Is there a registration fee for students?

No, there is no cost for students or KSD families to participate in the meet.

How are the team trophies determined?

Trophies are awarded to one elementary and one middle school based on the lowest combined points from the places of their top 5 male and top 5 female runners.

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Kirkwood School District Cross Country Meet

Tuesday, October 13, 2026Kirkwood, MO1.5 Miles

The 4th Annual Kirkwood School District Cross Country Meet is a two-day community event designed to introduce students to the sport of cross country. Held at Kirkwood Park, the meet features age-appropriate race distances ranging from 1 mile for elementary students to 1.5 miles for middle schoolers, alongside high school varsity and JV 5K races. This inclusive event encourages a healthy, active lifestyle for all families within the Kirkwood School District boundaries. Participants compete for individual ribbons, while schools vie for a traveling team trophy based on combined runner performance. The event is professionally managed by Big River Race Management with support from local parent volunteers and high school teams.