Valley Isle Road Runners Youth Cross Country Series
Youth Cross Country Championships - 2023

September 23, 2023 - Events Start at 8:00am

Updated 8/27/2023

The Valley Isle Road Runners youth cross country series is one of the greatest things that makes the club so unique. We have more than 850 kids in the youth cross country program, which is the largest in the state. Each year the program is growing and more schools are getting involved. As the director of the series, Rudy Huber sets the rules and directs all four Cross Country events. There have been many improvements throughout the years, our goal is to progress every year. All of this is done with volunteers, no one is paid except the outside vendors or vendors that the hosting school hires and does not cost the kids anything, it is free to participate.

Kamehameha Schools on Maui

Kamehameha Schools on Maui

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How Coaches can sign up -
Coaches from each school must go on Athletic.net to register the team. Individual athletes can sign up unattached through Athletic.net as well. Call (280-5801) Rudy Huber to review the process to register your team and or athlete.
A runner who is not part of a team roster may still participate in the meets. But they must sign up online. Athletic.net
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2023 Series Schedule - 
Pre-season only (no race tags for this event)
NOTE: Check-in time is 7:15am
TBD

Regular Season (Race tags will be given to coaches prior to the first meet)
NOTE: Check-in time is 7:15am and all races start at 8am

August 19, 2023 - Meet 1  CANCELED @ Ikaika in Kapalua
August 26, 2023 - Meet 2  @  Seabury Hall
September 2, 2023 - Meet 3  @  Kamehameha School on Maui
September 9, 2023 - Meet 4  @  CANCELED Maui Prep.
September 16, 2023 - Front Street Mile is CANCELED - (Start time is 8:00 am Fronting the Tommy Bahama store)
September 16, 2023 - Championships Start time is 8:00 am @ Kamehameha School On Maui

Divisions & Distances
Each division is separated by Girls and Boys so there are 8 races total. 
K - 1st Grade - Half Mile
2nd- 3rd Grade - Half Mile
4th - 5th Grade - One Mile
6th - 8th Grade - One Mile and a Half

Important Dates
8/6 – Registration open for coaches to register a school team
8/22 – 11pm – Last day to add a team
8/29 – Last day to add team members to the roster

Other useful information
Want to run another event? Check out the Tommy Bahama's Front Street Mile in Lahaina on 9/16, for details click here.
http://runnersparadiseinc.com/main/events/run-forrest-run-front-street-mile-5k/
Sign up as a team with you Coach, or solo if your not competing on a team.

In past years, each school is responsible for providing the results of that day's races. Some schools have the funds to hire a timing company but most do not. There is no money generated to pay for anything outside of the hosting school. There is no cost to participate in the Cross Country races and they are designed to give every student the opportunity to participate in a Cross Country event without the burden of cost.

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FAQ's

Q: Where are the results for the Cross Country races?
A: As soon as we get the results from the timing people we will post them on our VIRR website.

Q: Do you know where I can find results for the Front Street Mile?
A: Runners Paradise

Q: Will there be refreshments after each run?
A: Yes, VIRR will have a VIRR tent with small refreshments.

Q: What can you do if there is a discrepancy with a result and more than 1 parent has witnessed it?
A: It's very important to take a look at the results right after the race and correct anything immediately, do not wait or it will be to late.
If you have questions Email Rudy Huber or call 808 280-5801

Q: Parents were told that most of the races had an electronic chip of some sort on the runner's labels that would signal a board or machine when they crossed the finish line, which would take out the human error part. Can you share information about how races are timed?
A: That is not the case with the Cross Country races. A lot of professional events are timed with a chip attached to either the ankle or behind the bib number. The cost of that technology is very expensive. The Cross Country races are hand-timed and the timing is all volunteer and provided by the hosting school. However there are exceptions as some schools help provide funds to have professional chip timing. If that is the case then human error is removed. 

Q: Will there be awards after the championship race?
A: Yes. Starting in 2023 there will be 5 overall school awards awarded by points for both male and female; medals will be handed out after each of the 10 races to the top 10 runners (male and female) as they come through the finish chute.

Additional questions/comments or concerns? Contact Rudy Huber via email or call 808 280-5801

Results for 2023 Cross Country Races
August 19, 2023 - Meet 1  CANCELED @ Ikaika in Kapalua
August 26, 2023 - Meet 2  @  Seabury Hall
September 2, 2023 - Meet 3  @  Kamehameha School on Maui
September 9, 2023 - Meet 4  @  CANCELED Maui Prep.
September 16, 2023 - Front Street Mile is CANCELED - (Start time is 8:00 am Fronting the Tommy Bahama store)
September 16, 2023 - Championships Start time is 8:00 am @ Kamehameha School On Maui

Results for 2022 Cross Country Races
August 20, 2022 Ikaika In Kapalua  Meet 1 - There will be no Official Results for this meet.
August 27, 2022 Seabury Hall Meet 2 - Results
September 2, 2022 Lokelani Intermediate School and Kihei Elementary School Meet 3 - Results
September 10, 2022 Championships at Kamehameha Schools on Maui - Results