Oatlands Race Saturday Features Nearly 100 Schools!

Check back to VivaLoudoun as Dan Sousa will be on hand tomorrow at Oatlands for one of the biggest cross country races this season in Virginia.


2009 Oatlands Invitational

Cross Country Meet

“2nd Leg of the Virginia Cross Country Triple Crown”

When: Saturday, September 26, 2009

Where: Oatlands Plantation (www.oatlands.org)

Who: Teams from Virginia, Colorado, Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, New York and Washington, DC

Course: A 5K course run on the grounds on Leesburg’s historic Oatlands Plantation. The course is mostly grass, with rolling hills, some wooded trails, and two creek crossings. Runners can expect

some short hills with sharp inclines. A spectator friendly course that requires very little walking.

Host Schools: Tuscarora High School &
Freedom High School

Awards: There will be medals given to the top 25 individuals in each race.

The top three teams in the varsity A race and the top two teams in the varsity B and junior varsity races will receive trophies.

T-Shirts: They will be available for purchase the day of the meet.

Short-Sleeve T-shirts will cost $10. Long-Sleeve T-shirts will cost $15.

Meet Directors:
Derek Farrey, Athletic Director, Tuscarora HS
Matt Oblas, Athletic Director,Freedom HS

Facilities: You may bring a tent. Port-a-johns will be available for your bathroom needs. Please pick-up
all trash before leaving for the day. An athletic trainer will be on site. Please bring your own tape.

Parking: Follow signs and attendants. Admission charge will be $5.00 per car.

Directions: From the South: Rt 29 North or I-66 to Rt 15 North. Rt 15 North approximately 18 miles to Oatlands Plantation on the right.

From the East: Rt. 267 (Toll Road) West to Leesburg. Left Lane at the end of the toll road. Less than .5 mile to second exit, Rt 15 South. Follow Rt 15 South approximately 5 miles to Oatlands Plantation on the left.

From the West: Rt 7 East to Leesburg. Follow Rt 7 Bypass to exit for Rt. 15 South. Follow Rt 15 for approximately 5 miles to Oatlands Plantation on the left.


Meet Schedule: 7:00 a.m. Course Open

8:00 a.m. Packet Pick-up at Officials Tent

8:30 a.m. Coaches Meeting

9:00a.m. JV Underclassmen Girls Race (Unlimited Runners)

9:30a.m. JV Underclassmen Boys Race (Unlimited Runners)

10:00a.m. JV Upperclassmen Girls Race (Unlimited Runners)

10:30a.m. JV Upperclassmen Boys Race (Unlimited Runners)

11:00 p.m. Varsity Girls Race B (7 Runners)

11:30 p.m. Varsity Boys Race B (7 Runners)

12:00 p.m. Varsity Girls Race A (7 Runners)

12:30 p.m. Varsity Boys Race A (7 Runners)

1:15p.m. Awards