Sports: Cross Country

Athletes holding a trophy

Cross Country

Schedule

October 3rd, 2026

Order of Race:

  • Girls Varsity 5000 meters
  • Boys Varsity 5000 meters
  • Girls JV 4000 meters
  • Boys JV 4000 meters

*JV races may be run together depending on numbers.

Registration

$300 per school

Send Payment to:
Lakota Nation Invitational
3213 W Main St #425
Rapid City, SD 57702

**YOU MAY BRING PAYMENT TO THE MEET**

Location

Hart Ranch Golf Club
23645 Clubhouse Dr,
Rapid City, SD 57702

Cross Country Coordinator

Keith Ferguson
Coordinator

605.407.0530

kferguson@friendshesapa.org

Official Rules and Conduct

Entries

Varsity: 6 Entries per school (4 + 2)

Junior Varsity: Unlimited Entries

Entry Instructions

Meet entries will be entered through Athletic.Net. Schools will receive an invite to the meet via Athletic.Net. Please follow the instructions to enter your athletes. If you have any questions regarding entries, please contact Darren Paulson at ldpauley@rap.midco.net or by cell phone at 605-858-0543.

Timing

Meet will be timed using the Bib/Computer Chip Timing System. Times will be recorded automatically as runners cross the finish line. Please make sure that your athletes are wearing the correct Bib/Chip that has been assigned to them.

Awards

Medals to the top 20 runners

Medals will be issued at finish line

Plates to the top 4 teams

Championship team hoodies

Team awards following the last race

Miscellaneous

We will appreciate each school cleaning up trash.

Concessions will be available by Hart Ranch

For potential lodging please contact Hart Ranch Camping Resort at 605-399-2582. Reservations can be made starting 30 days in advance of the Meet

2025 Results

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