More Links to Pictures!
2023 Pics
Not only can you click on the 'Pictures' Tab..here are other links to pictures from the 2022 event!
Race Results!
2023 - Still Under Review as of 11/12/23
https://storage.googleapis.com/anet_user_files/meet/xc/231006/MMOC-Results.htm
2022 Race Results
2021 Race Results
2020 Race Results
Description
We are back! MITCA is excited to host its 4th Annual Michigan Meet of Champions and Mid East Qualifier.
Top Senior performers will be invited to represent Team Michigan at the Mid-East Meet of Champions in Kettering, Ohio on Saturday, November 19th. The top 10 highest placing seniors in the Elite Team OR Elite Open race will be invited. Next placing top performers will be invited to fill the 10 spots. Team Michigan will travel via charter bus on Friday, November 17th with the Team Michigan coaching staff, be provided lodging, food and a custom uniform!
ONCE REGISTERED...You will have the ability to log in at any time after and update your seed time as your season progresses. 2023 Cross Country performances are the ONLY allowed mark to use and must be verified. Meet Management may also update your mark along the way.
ELITE ‘TEAM’ RACE - LIVE DRAFT!
To be considered for the ELITE ‘TEAM’ Race, an athlete must either have a qualifying 5K cross country time or comparable body of work to suggest they would be competitive.
The ANTICIPATED Boys/Girls qualifying standard is 16:35.0/20:00.0. (updated 10/8/2023) Runners must be currently in 9th - 12th grade. No Exceptions.
AFTER the field is set, there will be a LIVE draft on a social media platform. There will be 14 teams with 10 runners on each team. Registrants will be drafted by one of our sponsors who will provide racing tops!
***Achieving the standard does not guarantee entry into the field***
ELITE ‘OPEN’ RACE
To be considered for the ELITE ‘OPEN’ Race, an athlete must either have a qualifying 5K cross country time or comparable body of work to suggest they would be competitive.
The ANTICPATED Boys/Girls qualifying standard is 17:25.0/21:30.0. (updated 10/8/23) Runners 6th-12th grade may compete in this section.
***Achieving the standard does not guarantee entry into the field***
‘OPEN’ RACE
All runners are eligible to compete in the ‘OPEN’ Race. ALL Grades are welcome. Adults are welcome to compete as well.
Event Schedule
Here is our schedule for Saturday, November 11th! - UPDATED on 10/8/23
This schedule is subject to change based on various factors including weather and the number of entries in each race. Races may be combined or made into a 'wave' start. If changes are made the adjustments will be posted here and emailed to all registrants!
9:30AM - Listen to Thomas Valles, former runner and current coach of McFarland HS in California. Most notably from the film, McFarland USA. His presentation will be at the Comfort Inn and Suites in Mt. Pleasant. All are welcome to this free presentation!
11:00AM Course Opens.
11:30AM Bib / Gift Pick Up
1:00PM Elite Team Girls Race - Bibs, jerseys and registration gift will be at your team tent
1:35PM Elite Open Girls Race - Pick up bib/registration gift at Pole Barn
(if selected of a winning sponsor swag, go to 'swag' tent and collect!)
2:05PM Elite Team Boys Race - Bibs, jerseys and registration gift will be at your team tent
2:40PM Elite Open Boys Race - Pick up bib/registration gift at Pole Barn
(if selected of a winning sponsor swag, go to 'information' tent and collect!)
3:10PM Girls All-Comers Open Race -Pick up bib/registration gift at Pole Barn
(if selected of a winning sponsor swag, go to 'information' tent and collect!)
3:40PM Boys All-Comers Open Race - Pick up bib/registration gift at Pole Barn
(if selected of a winning sponsor swag, go to 'information' tent and collect!)
Place
Shepherd, MI US 48883
2023 Race Entries
ALL ATHLETES WILL BE ASSIGNED A RACE AFTER THE INITIAL DEADLINE CLOSES. IT IS UP TO MEET MANAGEMENT TO ASSIGN THE RACES. ALL REGISTERED RUNNERS WILL RACE!!!
THIS IS NOT UPDATED FREQUENTLY. WE WILL FINISH FINAL UPDATE AFTER LAST REGISTRATION CLOSES. ALL CUTOFF MARKS ARE ACCURATE AND WILL NOT BE MOVED AS OF 11/10/2023
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://mitca.org.
Race Contact Info
Course Map
ELITE TEAM LISTS
ELITE TEAMS WILL BE POSTED FOLLOWING THE DRAFT ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH!
Directions
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