Meet Information
STARLIGHT 2023 SET FOR SEPT 30 - The XC Race has reached capacity. Open Race will accept registrations at the link below and also offer walk-up registrations. Email Coach Dena Long for questions dglong@greenville.k12.sc.us.
Payment Status and Team Race Assignments available here:
Spectators:
We recommend using the following address to assist you in locating the proper parking lot/event entrance (instead of the school address): 1300 South Suber Road Greer, SC 29650 (use any parking lot gate to enter). Carpooling is strongly encouraged. Overflow parking is available at Riverside Baptist Church across the street.
The Spectator Entrance is our "Home" entrance to the football stadium on the side closest to the school (the entrance on the right if looking at the stadium from the parking lot). $2 spectator admission fee instead of parking fee to combat the large traffic back-up and parking issues - can pay at the gate (cash - EXACT CHANGE PREFERRED) or online at https://gofan.co/event/1137434?schoolId=SC2002 Children 1st grade and under are free.
Open Race participants should use the "Visitors" entrance near the practice field (same one the teams use) to check in and avoid entry fees.
OPEN RACE: Will be at 4:30pm hosted by Riverside Student Council - all proceeds to benefit Spirit Week charity recipient Make A Wish South Carolina - race is open to family members, friends, coaches, etc. $15 to register in advance ($20 for walk-up registration) - preregistration closed 9/27. Use Athlete/Visitor Entrance gate. Register for Cross Country Starlight Open 5K Race: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=00MAEGW2N60V0H2_ZZ6030Z8BI4PVFI
TENTATIVE RACE SCHEDULE:
Course Map:
The course will be run on the Riverside High School campus. It will be a 3 loop course that is fully lit and able to be seen from either set of bleachers. Urban Announcing will be calling the event and music will be played throughout the races. Mixed surface.
- Team/Athlete Entrance: the Visitors gate near the practice fields. Busses may drop off/unload at the facility, then should park across the street at Riverside Baptist Church.
- Team Tents: Team tents may be set up in HOME and VISITOR stands as well as the inside of the practice field. Tents and teams cannot setup on any of the game fields. Trash bags are provided with your team packet, please help clean-up your team area before you leave. BASEBALL & SOFTBALL fields are off limits at all times (except for racers on course)
- Open Race Entrance: Pre-registered athletes and walk-up athletes can use the Team/Athlete entrance at the Visitors Gate to check-in/register for the race.
- Spectator Entrance: the Home gate (nearest the school) - $2 entry fee.
- Restrooms: available at the Home and Visitors stands as well as the Baseball Fields.
- Concessions: Riverside Student Council will be offering concessions in the Home-side stand is: Chick-fil-A sandwiches, chips, candy, and drinks. Kona Ice as well as the Two Birds of a Feather food truck will also be on site to offer food. Your support of concessions at the event will benefit our Spirit Week charity: Make-A-Wish South Carolina
- Vendors: Greenville Running Company and Cycling Turtle Woodworks will be on site.
Participation:
Open to any 7th-12thgrade runners. (6th for SCISA and Home School Teams)
Sanctioned for SC - Please note there may be schools participating that are not members of the South Carolina High School League.
We will limit the field to approximately 40 schools. SCRunners Database Virtual Meet and the most current SCTCCCA Rankings will determine the race teams will be entered in. We will try to honor coach requests to the best of our ability.
Awards:
The top 2 varsity teams will receive a plaque and the top JV team will receive a plaque. Listen for announcements.
Varsity races- Top 10 individuals will receive medals in the chute
JV races- Top 10 individuals will receive medals in the chute.
Entries:
Enter online at scrunners.com
Entry Deadline: September 25 at 12noon
Entry Fee: $80 per team, $150 for both boys' and girls' teams.
Make checks payable to:
Riverside High School
C/O Dena Long
794 Hammett Bridge Rd
Greer, SC 29650