Blessed Trinity Academy XC Invitational

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The race will begin and end on the Soccer Field of Blessed Trinity Academy.  The course is challenging with a few hills; course is completely on grass except for road crossings.  Great spectator friendly start and finish.

Varsity & JV = 1.71 Miles

Developmental = 1.20 Miles

AWARDS:

🏆🏆🏆 Trophies awarded to the top 3 teams in each of the Developmental, JV and Varsity Races.

🏅🏅🏅 Medals will be awarded to the top 15 boys and girls individual finishers in all races. 

RACE DAY TIMELINE:

7:30 - Registration Opens and teams can set up their tents

8:15 - Walkthrough for JV & Varsity

8:20 - Walkthrough for Developmental 

9:00 - Developmental Boys (1.2 miles - 4th Grade & Under)

9:20 - Developmental Girls (1.2 miles - 4th Grade & Under)

9:45 - JV Boys (1.71 miles - Grades 5 & 6)

9:48 - JV Girls (1.71 miles - Grades 5 & 6)

10:15 - Varsity Boys (1.71 miles - Grades 7 & 8)

10:18 - Varsity Girls (1.71 miles - Grades 7 & 8)

There will be an Awards ceremony immediately following the last race. In the event of inclement weather, the awards ceremony will take place in the gym.

AMENITIES:

 - Fully stocked concession stand with Water, Gatorade & Hot Food.
 - Ample Parking and restroom facilities near the start/finish line.
 - Plenty of room for tent setup near the start / finish line along the ridge of the soccer field.
 - There will be a 50/50 raffle drawing at the beginning of the awards ceremony.

MEET RULES & REGS:

- Runners are permitted to participate in only 1 race for the day.
- Cross Country scoring in effect. Scoring based on top 5 on each team.
- Runners may run up a classification but not down. 
- Runners are permitted to wear a watch.
- Each team should bring a few garbage bags to clean up their area upon exiting.

Course Records (new course first used in 2021):

Dev Boys – Ian Hamilton – Saint James (2022) – 7:42
Dev Girls – Brigid Baker – Saint Kilians (2022) – 8:23
JV Boys – Liam Ginsburg – Saint Louise (2024) – 10:47
JV Girls – Jessica Henson – Ave Maria (2023) – 12:01
Varsity Boys – Jack Steineman – Saint Kilians (2023) – 10:23
Varsity Girls -  Jessica Henson – Ave Maria (2024) – 11:11

Join fellow runners on August 23, 2025 for the Blessed Trinity Academy XC Invitational. It's a fantastic BTA XC Invitational featuring a flat and fast course in Glenshaw.