Wildcat Invitational 2026

Lawrenceburg, TN

Meet Information

Online Registration Instructions

Wildcat Invitational

Saturday, August 29, 2026

Meet is hosted by Lawrence County High School

Meet is located at David Crockett State Park, 1400 W Gaines St, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464

Coaches, if you want to join this groupme. I will use this to communicate any info during the meet if needed. 

https://groupme.com/join_group/116831159/uzyksvyY

PARKING & ENTRY 

Free parking and free entry for spectators. Park gate will open at 7:00 am. Race location and parking is near the back of the park, ~3 miles after entering the park. The parking lot is in front of the restaurant. Just follow the signs to the restaurant after entering the park. 

Because of the large number of teams and spectators, overflow parking will be necessary. Please encourage parents and spectators to arrive early. Overflow parking areas will require a longer walk to the course and finish area. Parking on the back road by the lake will require a hill to walk up.

TEAM FEES

$100 per race or $15 per individual for teams with less than 7 participants in a single race.

$400 max for all 4 races: MS Boys, MS Girls, HS Boys, HS Girls

Checks can be brought on race day or mailed anytime after July 1 to

LCHS Attn: Cross Country, 1800 Springer Road, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464

Finalized SCHEDULE

Park Opens at 7:00 am

HS Boys 5k - 8:30 am

HS Girls 5k - 9:15 am

MS Boys 2 Mile (6th-8th Grade) - 10:30am

MS Girls 2 Mile (6th-8th Grade) - 11:00am 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Mostly grass course with the exception of one road crossing near the beginning of the race and a few crossings over a little 1 meter asphalt path. The 2 mile course is a single loop course. 5K course will involve a turnaround to repeat a 1.1 mile loop on the course on their first pass. 2nd pass they do not take the turnaround and head straight on the course.

2-Mile Course

The 2-mile course is straightforward and consists of one well-marked loop.

5K Course - IMPORTANT

Please make sure all high school runners understand the 5K course will involve a turn that will required them to repeat a 1.1 mile section of the course.

The 5K begins on the 2-mile course.

  • First Pass - approximately 1.6 miles: Take the turn to the left and repeat the 1.1-mile loop.

  • Second Pass - approximately 2.7 miles:Go straight and and continue on the main course towards the finish.

AWARDS

1st-3rd place team from each of the four races will received a trophy. Top 10 individual finishers from each race will receive a top finisher dri-fit style top finisher t-shirt. 

Once results are confirmed, a message will be sent out on the groupme and awards will be ready for pickup at your convenience. Also, it may be after the girls race before we can confirm the previous boy race results. As soon as we confirm those that placed, we will let you know.

TIMING INFORMATION

RFID Chip Timing & Results will be provided by Race Ready Events

They will be online at ****

NOTE: If you see possible errors in timing results please go to the timers tent ASAP after the race.  

NOTE: Any unused bibs in your coaches packet can be returned to the coaches tent. PLEASE make sure any unused bibs and runners do not walk near the finish line area. THE RFID chip could go off and cause errors and delays in timing.

LIVE BROADCAST

We are excited to announce that X-Sports Network will be providing a full live broadcast of the meet!

They will have cameras positioned throughout the course and will provide commentary, interviews, and coverage throughout the meet.

Please let your athletes and parents know that they can watch the broadcast through the X-Sports Network Facebook and YouTube pages.

VENDORS & MERCHANDISE

We will have a few vendors available at the meet, including:

  • Kona Ice

  • Tom's Coffee

We will have Wildcat Invitational T-shirts and hoodies available for purchase:

  • Tri-blend Bella+Canvas T-shirts: $25

  • Bella+Canvas Hoodies: $40

COURSE MAPS



Event Map



https://docs.google.com/document/d/125P9YxXyYEdrV0wpJKJC1sSMyu_cM5M8-UBHdn_BgdI/edit?usp=sharing 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Race Director: Paul Newsom, Cell: 256-366-0792, paul.newsom@lcss.us