Let the excitement begin . . . a meet of champions in North Carolina is here.
Are you looking for a great tune-up for Foot Locker Regionals?
Does your team want one more race together?
Is your team getting ready for the Nike Team National Regional at WakeMed in Cary?
Does a race with all the top teams and individuals excite you?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then please plan on joining the fun at the first every North Carolina Meet of Champions hosted by Guilford College and NCRunners.com.
This meet will provide individuals and teams for one last chance to race against the best in North Carolina. Many athletes are in different classes, are public, are private, etc. and don't have the chance to race when the peaking season is here. This race will give that opportunity to those that want it.
This being the first year, the qualifying standards have been set with higher numbers in mind. If the turnout is all that it could be, organizers will look at tougher standards or having multiple races in year two. Here's a look at the standards:
*All standards must be met with proof in the Milesplit.US/NCRunners.com database. Please encourage your coaches or send in results if you can't find your proof!
Individuals
Boys: sub 17:00; Girls: sub 20:30
Teams
Boys: sub 17:30 average for top 5; Girls: sub 21:00 average for the top 5
As of right now in the database for NCRunners.com, here's a look at the numbers:
Individuals
Boys: 157 (click here for list); Girls: 147 (click here for the list)
Teams
Boys: 45; (click here for list); Girls: 35 (click here for the list)
This is an all day affair, as the DIII Regional Championships will be held in the morning, then the Meet of Champions, then the Middle School Meet of Champions.
Also, the night before Olympic Gold Medalist, Billy Mills will speak at the pasta dinner. Click for more information.