Knights Crossing Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Course Preview: Is the course open to preview on Friday?
We will still be putting the finishing touches on the course but the course will be open to preview on the Friday before Knights Crossing (weather permitting). Please be courteous to other teams on the course as well as the public who may be walking the park.
Races: Which race do I put my athletes in?
If you have questions about which race to put your athletes in, please see below. As a reminder to all Virginia public school coaches, you cannot enter a team in both the RED and BLACK races. This is unfair to teams that are trying to go for the private school/smaller public school championship race.
Open Race "Joe LaRocco 5k”: Runners of all ages are welcome, along with coaches, and adult XC clubs/teams. No runners high school teams are allowed in this race.
Elementary Race: This race is for all Pre-K to 5th graders.
Girls & Boys Middle School Races: This race is for 6th-8th graders (unlimited entries/team).
Girls & Boys Red Race: These races are for all out-of-state public high schools and Virginia public high schools that choose to race. Each school will be allowed to enter up to 10 runners per race. All runners must be in the (9th -12th grades).
Girls & Boys Black Race: These races are for all private in-state and out-of-state high schools. Also any Virginia high public schools that choose to race. Each school will be allowed to enter up to 10 runners per race. All runners must be in the (9th -12th grades)
Girls & Boys White Race: These races are for all public high school and out- of-state runners not in their team's top 10. This is not a JV race. Runners must be in grades 9-12. Each school has unlimited entries.
Girls/Boys Gold Race (Combined): These races are for all private high school runners not in their team's top 10. This is not a JV race. Runners must be in grades 9-12. Each school has unlimited entries.
Parking: Does our team or spectators have to pay for parking?
No. All parking for both teams and spectators is free.
Packet Pick-Up: Where is packet pick-up?
You can pick-up your team packets under the new 10x10 RED tent at the Gate #1 Entrance. Please look for large blue flag with Packet-Pickup on it. Your packet will include numbers, pins, team rosters, starting boxes, time schedule, course records, trash bags, and course maps. This 10x10 RED tent is also where all pre-registered open race participates will check-in and pick-up their race numbers.
Course Preview: Is the course open to preview on Friday?
We will still be putting the finishing touches on the course but the course will be open to preview on the Friday before Knights Crossing (weather permitting). Please be courteous to other teams on the course as well as the public who may be walking the park.
Races: Which race do I put my athletes in?
If you have questions about which race to put your athletes in, please see below. As a reminder to all Virginia public school coaches, you cannot enter a team in both the RED and BLACK races. This is unfair to teams that are trying to go for the private school/smaller public school championship race.
Open Race "Joe LaRocco 5k”: Runners of all ages are welcome, along with coaches, and adult XC clubs/teams. No runners high school teams are allowed in this race.
Elementary Race: This race is for all Pre-K to 5th graders.
Girls & Boys Middle School Races: This race is for 6th-8th graders (unlimited entries/team).
Girls & Boys Red Race: These races are for all out-of-state public high schools and Virginia public high schools that choose to race. Each school will be allowed to enter up to 10 runners per race. All runners must be in the (9th -12th grades).
Girls & Boys Black Race: These races are for all private in-state and out-of-state high schools. Also any Virginia high public schools that choose to race. Each school will be allowed to enter up to 10 runners per race. All runners must be in the (9th -12th grades)
Girls & Boys White Race: These races are for all public high school and out- of-state runners not in their team's top 10. This is not a JV race. Runners must be in grades 9-12. Each school has unlimited entries.
Girls/Boys Gold Race (Combined): These races are for all private high school runners not in their team's top 10. This is not a JV race. Runners must be in grades 9-12. Each school has unlimited entries.
Parking: Does our team or spectators have to pay for parking?
No. All parking for both teams and spectators is free.
Packet Pick-Up: Where is packet pick-up?
You can pick-up your team packets under the new 10x10 RED tent at the Gate #1 Entrance. Please look for large blue flag with Packet-Pickup on it. Your packet will include numbers, pins, team rosters, starting boxes, time schedule, course records, trash bags, and course maps. This 10x10 RED tent is also where all pre-registered open race participates will check-in and pick-up their race numbers.