mt. sac cross country course how big are the hills

start of poop out hill climb: 1.7mi, 710ft top of poop out hill climb: 1.82mi, 783ft elevation change: 73ft distance:.12mi avg gradient: 11.5% start of reservoir hill climb: 2.3mi, 733ft

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Is the Mt Sac cross country course shorter today than 25 years ago?

The Mt. SAC cross country course is virtually the exact same distance today as it was 25 years ago! When someone tries to tell you the course is shorter today than it was “on some earlier date”, simply ask, “What was the measurement of the course before the ‘date of the change’ and what was it after the ‘date of the change’.”

What is the 3-mile course record at Mount Sac?

Gilmore achieved history Sept. 25 at the Dana Hills Invitational, eclipsing the 3-mile course record by clocking 14:13 to take down an all-time mark of 14:16 that was set in 1983 by Jesus Gutierrez of Pasadena. The top Division 4 mark at Mt. SAC is 14:28, established by Big Bear’s Ryan Hall in 2000 and equaled by Duarte’s Mohamed Trafeh in 2003.

What is the Mt SAC XC Invitational?

SAC XC Invite The 73rd edition of the Mt. SAC Cross Country Invitational welcomed athletes from the elementary school level to the community college, across two weekends to compete over its famed courses. The names “Valley Loop”, “Switchbacks”, “Poop Out Hill” and “Reservoir Hill” are part of cross country lore.

Why is the Mt SAC course so famous?

The Mt. SAC course is legendary throughout the nation. The great coach, Jeff Arbogast from Bingham High School in Utah, once called it “one of the great cathedrals of our sport”. Because it is so well known and so many people have raced on it, everyone has an opinion, and that’s fine.

Is Mt SAC a Hard XC course?

SAC is considered one of the most challenging Cross Country courses in the nation. The runners start on a long airstrip and run over three hills. The Valley Loop is a flat loop in the beginning of the race where runners usually overtake others. The first mile, due to the flat and hard surface, is extremely quick.

What is Mt SAC cross country?

SAC Cross Country Invitational will welcome athletes from the elementary school level to the community college, across two weekends to compete over its famed courses. The names “Valley Loop”, “Switchbacks”, “Poop Out Hill” and “Reservoir Hill” are part of cross country lore.

Where is Mt SAC cross country course?

The 2021 edition will run on October 15th, 22nd and 23rd. The "granddaddy" of all cross country competitions will take place on the renowned Mt. SAC Cross Country Course, which surrounds newly constructed Hilmer Lodge Stadium.

What is the biggest high school cross country meet?

Mt. SAC is rightly billed as the biggest cross country meet in the world, often hosting more than 12,000 performances in over 100 races spanning two very full days of competition.

What is the biggest cross country meet in the world?

Yes, that is correct – that is the unique “Lidingöloppet”! And it is not just the longest cross-country running race in the world – it is also the largest cross-country event which for the last quarter of a century annually has attracted some 25,000 runners.

How long is the Mt SAC race?

“Wherever you go around the country,” explained Todd, “if you wear a Mt. SAC Invitational shirt, people will know you ran this course.” Spectators could tell the runners were on the way by the dirt cloud kicked up in these dry and dusty conditions. The course is three miles long.

How long is a cross country Invitational?

3.1 milesCross-country is a team running sport that takes place in the fall on a measured 5000 meter (3.1 miles) High School course or 2 mile course for the Jr. High over varied surfaces and terrain.

How long is Mt SAC Invitational?

SAC for what is known as “The world's largest cross country invitational” or formally known as The Mt. SAC Cross Country Invitational. The 12,000 students will come from 430 high schools and compete two full days in 81 races.

2021 IN REVIEW

The 73rd edition of the Mt. SAC Cross Country Invitational welcomed athletes from the elementary school level to the community college, across two weekends to compete over its famed courses. The names “Valley Loop”, “Switchbacks”, “Poop Out Hill” and “Reservoir Hill” are part of cross country lore.

Contact Us

Questions about the 2021 Mt. SAC XC Invite? Email Coach Giovanni Lanaro at glanaro@mtsac.edu

Who is the coach of Mount SAC?

The Mt. SAC course is legendary throughout the nation. The great coach, Jeff Arbogast from Bingham High School in Utah, once called it “one of the great cathedrals of our sport”. Because it is so well known and so many people have raced on it, everyone has an opinion, and that’s fine. It is fun to talk about it.

Who was the coach of Thousand Oaks Cross Country?

Ask any coach whose teams raced on the course in the 80s and early 90s. When Thousand Oaks legendary coach, Jack Farrell, was inducted into the California Cross Country Coaches Hall of Fame at Mt. SAC, he made special mention of how difficult the course surface previously was and how smooth and fast it is today.

When did Coach Reeves measure the SAC?

This means his measurement is probably the most “true” representation of the exact course distance being run. Coach Reeves measured the Mt. SAC Course in 1984, and he measured the Mt. SAC Course 21 years later in 2005, and he followed the exact same path on the course each time he measured it.