Sunday, October 5, 2008

Pike Island Challenge Slated for Tuesday, Oct. 7

This Tuesday, the cross country teams from Highland Park, Como Park, Humboldt and Johnson will participate in the Pike Island Challenge, a final tune-up meet before next week's Conference Meet.

The meet takes place on Pike Island, at the convergence of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers. The course will run along the dirt trail that circles the island. Both the girls 4k and boys 5k will feature single-loop courses.

Schedule of events:
Girls 4k -- 3:30 p.m.
Boys 5k -- 4:00 p.m.

A map of Ft. Snelling State Park is available HERE.

Directions:
Take Hwy. 5 west (towards Minneapolis).
Exit Post Road.
Turn left and proceed to Park Entrance.
There is a $5 fee per vehicle to enter the park.
Proceed to Visitor Center to park.
Walk across the short pedestrian bridge to the island.

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