XC Under the Lights
On Saturday September 9, Trials of Miles is hosting a special night of Cross Country racing at the Sayreville Soccer Complex. Runners can expect a fast course and a unique festival like environment with music, food trucks, and races under the lights. The event is a perfect opportunity for any high school teams that want to kickoff their season with a bang.
You can find more information on the event below. We hope you consider joining us for this inaugural event!
Opening Night
$15 per athlete/$275 per gender team (unlimited entries)
The goal of this event is to present Cross Country in a new way. The races will take place on a spectator friendly course on a Saturday night under the lights. We are also bringing in food trucks, music, and activations so that the course takes on a festival like environment.
You can find maps of the courses below. We will be sharing more details soon! We hope you save the date for what promises to be a special start to the 2023 cross country season.
Additional Payment Details
$15 per athlete/$275 per gender team (unlimited entries). Checks can be made payable to “Trials of Miles Racing LLC” and mailed to Trials of Miles Racing, 440 E Rte 66, Glendora CA 91740.
Course Details
The 1 mile looped course map can be found on Strava here. We are planning to have a more detailed map for athletes in the coming days.
Race Hotel
Trials of Miles has a Room Block reserved at the SureStay by Best Western East Brunswick. Please call 732-238-4900 to book, and give the name Trials of Miles for the preferred rate. The last day to book is August 25.
The Open Race
Opening Night will also include an all-comers race. This is a great opportunity for any friends and family coming out to watch or any local athletes looking to test themselves on the grass. The link to register can be found below. ($20 registration fee).
Tentative Schedule
3:00-4:15 pm: Course Preview
4:00 pm: Coaches Meeting
4:30 pm: Middle School Boys 2.0 Miles (6th - 8th grade)
4:50 pm: Middle School Girls 2.0 Miles (6th - 8th grade)
5:10 pm: Freshman Boys 2.0 miles (9th grade only)
5:30 pm: Freshman Girls 2.0 miles (9th grade only)
5:50 pm: Open Race 5K
6:20 pm: JV Boys 5K
6:45 pm: JV Girls 5K
7:20 pm: Varsity Boys 5K
7:50 pm: Varsity Girls 5K
** The final schedule is subject to change and will be dependent on entries, but the schedule above can be used for planning purposes.
Note: Club and unattached runners will be allowed to run in the open and middle school sections, not in the high school divisions.
