Meet Information
We are excited to host the Giles Spartans XC Invitational this Fall! Please join us on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026 for the first cross-country meet hosted at Giles High School in years! The course is challenging yet incredibly beautiful with some of the very best views around! We can't wait to welcome your team to Giles and look forward to seeing you soon!
MEET SCHEDULE:
3:30pm- Teams can arrive at Giles High School/Packet Pickup (at the timing tent near the start line)
4:00pm-4:10pm: Coaches Meeting (at the timing tent near the start line)
4:30pm- Girls Middle School 2 Mile Race (unlimited entries)
5:00pm- Boys Middle School 2 Mile Race (unlimited entries)
5:30pm- Girls Varsity 5k Race (unlimited entries)
6:30pm- Boys Varsity 5k Race (unlimited entries)
7:30pm: Awards Ceremony (at the timing tent near the start line); Middle School Awards first, followed by Varsity
**Awards: Teams- Top 3 in each division (Varsity Boys, Varsity Girls, Middle School Boys, Middle School Girls)
Individuals- Top 10 in each division (Varsity Boys, Varsity Girls, Middle School Boys, Middle School Girls)
**TIMING/RESULTS: Electronic timing will be managed by Giles Timing and results will be posted live (link to be added soon).
PAYMENT INFORMATION:
ENTRY FEES:
High School: $50 per Varsity Team Boys or Girls OR $100 total for both teams (a team consists of 5 runners);
Middle School: $25 per MS Team Boys or Girls OR $50 total for both MS teams (a team consists of 5 runners);
Individuals: $10 per individual runner (if no team; includes varsity and MS individual runners)
Teams will be allowed unlimited athletes in varsity and middle school races.
**You may register for the meet starting August 3rd, 2026 at 12:00am.
** Entry deadline is Sunday, August 30th, 2026 at 11:00pm.
Please mail check to:
Giles High School
1825 Wenonah Avenue
Pearisburg, VA 24134
Please make check out to "Giles High School" with "Giles Spartans XC Invitational" in the memo.
You may also bring the check with you to the meet on September 2nd.
THE COURSE:
The Giles Spartans XC course is mostly grass (90% of the course) but also includes some gravel and paved roads. The course is challenging with rolling hills (and one very steep hill!) but also includes many flat areas and downhill sections! The course is very scenic and has beautiful views, especially from the top of the hill during the race! The course is spectator friendly with many viewing areas to cheer on your runners! The course is located behind Giles High School and has many parking spaces nearby, within short walking distance to the course.
***Added on August 31st: Timelapse Videos of Courses
Varsity 5k course (2 loops of softball field/practice field/big hill/back around practice field and up the treeline):
https://youtu.be/VwLblVXJJbo?feature=shared
RESTROOM FACILITIES: There are restroom facilities available at the concession stand (the building to the right as you enter the main gate at the GHS track).
ATHLETIC TRAINER: We will have an athletic trainer on site for assistance, as needed.
WATER: Water coolers and cups will be at the start/finish line area.
SNACKS: Snacks will be available for runners/coaches for FREE! A snack table will be near the finish line/water coolers and runners are invited to pick up a snack or two after they finish racing. Snacks include: chocolate milk, bananas, granola bars, fruit snacks, pretzels, trail mix, cookies, etc.
CONTACT INFO: Please contact Coach Jaime Bunker with any questions:
Phone number: 540-921-7236
Email- duncansmyman@gmail.com
Jaime Bunker, PT, DPT
Giles High School
Head Cross-Country Coach
