First sanctioned for girls in 1966, cross country is special in Iowa, as the season ends with a co-ed state tournament at Kennedy Park in Fort Dodge.
Though many believe it鈥檚 is an individual sport, cross country is a team sport where runners compete to earn the individual top spot while helping their team鈥檚 overall finish. Fans must pay attention, as even though the top five finishers determine the team鈥檚 final score, the runners in the middle of the pack are crucial to determining the final score. This unique setup teaches personal goal setting and life lessons in addition to breeding team camaraderie.
Season Information
Dates & Guidelines
The following dates and guidelines have been approved for the 2024-25 school year.
First practice: Monday, August 11
First competition: Monday, August 25
Playing dates: 10
Scrimmages: 1
State qualifying meet: Class 4A and 3A - Wednesday, October 22; Class 2A and 1A -聽Thursday, October 23 聽
State meet:聽Class 3A and 4A - Friday, October 31; Class 1A and 2A - Saturday, November聽1 聽in Fort Dodge
Individual and Team Participation Limitations
All classes will run seven, count five at state qualifying and state meet (may run six and count four during regular season). Junior high and high school students may not run together in the same race. Jewelry is legal.
Academic Eligibility
Academic eligibility resumes at 12:01 a.m. on September 15.
Documents & Forms
Rules and Regulations
Memos
Postseason & Results
Miscellaneous
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