Nevin Platt Middle School 6096 Baseline Rd, Boulder, CO 80303

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Welcome to the 2019 Colleen De Reuck XC Classic

The Colleen De Reuck Cross Country Classic, is a XC meet honoring one of the world’s greatest ever distance athletes and Boulder local, Colleen De Reuck. Colleen was a four-time Olympian, representing South Africa at the 1992 (), 1996 (10,000m) and 2000 (Marathon) , and then represented the USA at the 2004 (Marathon) Olympics.

Every year we will celebrate Colleen’s career, her devotion to the sport of and promotion of health and fitness, while also acknowledging a different Boulder Olympian. For 2019, we are excited to announce that 4-time Olympic marathoner for New Zealand and 1992 Bronze Medalist in the women’s marathon, Lorraine Moller, will be our local Olympian that we will be honoring.

Lorraine ran her first marathon in 1979, and won Grandma's Marathon in Duluth, Minnesota in a time 2:37:37. The time was the fastest ever by a New Zealander and the sixth-fastest ever run by a woman at the time. She went on to win Grandma’s Marathon again in 1980 and 1981.

Lorraine was a triple winner of the famous International Osaka Ladies Marathon (1986, 1987 and 1989) and she also won the in 1984. As well as competing at 4 Olympic (1984 - 5th in 2:28:34/ 1988 - 33rd in 2:37:52/ 1992 - 3rd in 2:33:59 and 1996 - 46th in 2:42:21), she also won the silver medal at the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, running 2:28:17 which is her lifetime best.

Lorraine's Personal Records: 800m - 2:03.63 1500m - 4:10.35 Mile - 4:32.97 3000m - 8:51.78 5000m - 15:35.75 10000m - 32:40.17 Marathon - 2:28:17

The Colleen De Reuck Cross XC Classic is on Saturday November 2nd, and we will host a series of XC races for Elementary, Middle and High School kids, as well as the USATF Colorado Open and Masters races at Nevin Platt Middle School.

All the best,

Lee Troop Meet Director Ph: 720-532-5549 [email protected]

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Some important information you need to know about the Colleen De Reuck XC Classic coming up.

WHERE: Nevin Platt Middle School 6096 Baseline Rd, Boulder, CO 80303

RACE NUMBER PICK UP: Will be available from 8:00am at the Administration site (In Motion Running Canopy) on the North End of the track. We kindly ask that you pick up your race number at least 30mins before your scheduled race time start.

*Mountain Lions Participants: Parents, please pick up your kids race number from 8 – 8:25am and then meet your coaches at the designated school area (see page 5), to start their warmup at 8:30am. We don’t want you to miss it!

RACE NUMBER: Please make sure that your race number is affixed to the front of your shirt and it is clearly visible.

RACE START TIMES: 9:00am Grade K and 1 - 1K (1 x 1000m lap) 9:15am Grade 2 and 3 - 2K (2 x 1000m laps) 9:35am Grade 4 and 5 - 3K (2 x 1500m laps) 10:00am 17 and Under + 50 and Over Men/ Women - 4K (1 x 1000m lap + 2 x 1500m laps) 10:30am Open + 49 and Under Men/ Women - 6K (4 x 1500m laps) *A race may start later than its planned start time, but it will never start earlier.

RACECOURSE: A map of the racecourse can be found on page 5.

RACE BRIEFING: There will be a call for all runners to be at the start line roughly 5 - 10mins before the start of their respective race.

TIMING: All races will be electronically timed by SVE Timing.

MEDAL: All participants will receive a Lorraine Moller Medallion.

CLOTHING: Please make sure you have adequate attire for the event. The weather is currently predicted with a low of 31F and a high of 46F and currently, the fields are covered in snow.

BAD WEATHER: In the unlikely event that we have bad weather such as lighting, a decision will be made whether the event will be delayed or stopped. Your safety is paramount, and the weather can turn bad very quickly!

TOILETS: There will be 2 Porta-lets outside the track on the North End of the course.

RACE EVENT SPECTATORS: All spectators must stay off the XC marked course.

3 RACE FINISH AREA: Only those that are racing, are permitted around the start/ finish line area. This area must be kept clear at all times to help for timing and marshalling athletes before and after their races.

NO ANIMALS ALLOWED: There are NO dogs allowed in the race or on the course.

VOLUNTEERS/ MARSHALS: 6 - 8 volunteers have given up their time to help make this event possible. Please show your appreciation by being courteous at all times and please adhere to any information they may be trying to give you.

RESULTS: Results will be available immediately after the race and will be emailed out Saturday afternoon to all participants.

AWARD WINNERS: Open Race Men and Women - 1st Place $75.00 2nd Place $50.00 3rd Place $25.00

Master’s Men and Women - 1st Place $25.00

USATF COLORADO XC INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIP: The Colleen De Reuck XC Classic is a USATF Colorado Championship race. To be eligible to win the Colorado State XC championship and USATF Colorado prize money (listed below), all athletes must be a USATF Colorado Member, a Colorado Resident for 6 months and be eligible to compete for the USA in an international competition.

USATF COLORADO PRIZE MONEY: Open Men and Women - 1st Place $400.00 2nd Place $200.00 3rd Place $100.00

Master’s Men and Women - 1st Place $150.00 2nd Place $100.00 3rd Place $ 50.00

Age Group Awards USATF CO: Top 3 Male and Female finishers in the following categories – Open/ 40 - 44/ 45 - 49/ 50 - 54/ 55 - 59/ 60 - 64/ 65 - 69/ 70 - 74/ 75 - 79/ 80+

USATF COLORADO XC TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP: Please make sure you have adhered to all USATF CO Championship Team rules on the www.teamboco.com website.

Open Men and Women - 1st Place: Travel Grant towards 2019 USATF National Club XC Championships December 14th in Bethlehem, PA.

TEAM Age Group Awards USATF CO: Top 3Male and Female Team finishers in the following categories – Open/ 40 - 49/ 50 - 59/ 60 - 69/ 70 - 79/ 80+

4 PRESENTATIONS: 11:00am We will require all Open Place-getters Male/ Female and 1st Master Male/ Female for presentation.

Thank you for being involved with this event. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Cheers Lee Troop Race Director Ph: 720-532-5549 [email protected]

SITE MAP -

MOUNTAIN LIONS SCHOOL MEETING LOCATIONS: 1) Bear Creek 2) Coal Creek 3) Community Montessori 4) Crestview 5) Douglass 6) Eisenhower/ Boulder Track Club 7) Foothills 8) Nederland 9) Pioneer Running Club 10) Rocky Mountain Christian Academy 11) Ryan 12) Superior

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