The OHSAA Cross Country Early Season Invitational is your chance to preview the State Championship course and experience the championship environment. No matter if you are trying to motivate young athletes or prepare your veterans for the postseason, this invitational is your chance to do both.
Meet Information
Tickets: www.OHSAA.org/tickets
Meet Information Packet
MileSplit Live Results – TBD
When: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Where: Fortress Obetz and Memorial Park
Registration: OPEN NOW to all OHSAA member high school cross country teams. Registration will close on Saturday, August 9 2025 at 11:59pm; NO late entries or additions will be accepted. Schools MUST use their OHSAA approved MileSplit Team Page.
Changes: Coaches who wish to make substitutions after the entry deadline will be able to do so until noon on Friday, August 15, 2025, using the Change Form. If substitutions need to be made after noon on the 15th, they can be made by completing a substitution form and turning it in to the timing team at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled race. No substitutions will be accepted via phone, email, text, or verbally. The change form will be sent to coaches after the registration window closes
Box Assignments: Race and box assignments will be posted no later than the end of the day on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
Packet Pick Up: Packets must be picked up by a board-approved coach (no parents) with a valid Pupil Activity Permit at the pavilion near the school transportation lot. The school will be asked to provide the PAP number, which is an athlete safety precaution. The packets will include athletes' bibs and coaches' admission wristbands that must be worn on the wrist. Each team participating will receive 3 wristbands, allowing course access.
Meet Pricing
Payment: The OHSAA office will send invoices immediately following the meet based on the number of athletes registered for the meet. Do not send payment before you receive your invoice.
Race Schedule & Awards Information
Invitational Course Map
Parking Map & Directions