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In May 2001 a group of runners from St. Paul's and Episcopal (the two top ranked distance schools in the state at the time) got together as a result of being deeply unsatisfied with their state meets and the conclusions of their high school careers. Having to run solo in their respective 2A & 4A races, their times suffered. Talking amongst each other they concluded "What's preventing us from racing each other now that our seasons are over?" in pursuit of personal goals. With no running taking place for a week following their visit to Bernie Moore Stadium in Baton Rouge these school's runners of Patrick Gavin (St. Paul's) Garrett Smith (Episcopal) Greg Fell (Episcopal), Steve Geiser (Episcopal at the time attending University of Georgia)in the mile as well as Walker's Cassidy Johnson and Andrew "the Wolfman" Huston (Episcopal) in the 800 -- got together to make a run for good times and new PR's with self made conditions (rabbits and competition to bump elbows). As they toed the line this May night, there was a feeling of easiness as jokes and laughter were momentarily exchanged before Coach Duplechin's "Set and Go" -- lacking even a starting pistol with the unnofficial-ness and speed at which this small meet was thrown together. The runners rounded the track under the dimly lit lights of Episcopal unaware of speed they were doing so -- with family members and Dupe loudly cheering them on. The runner's would go on to collapse utterly exhausted but with a sense of long awaited satisfaction -- setting new PR's with the help of rabbits Steve Geiser (mile) & Will Silk (800). 15 years after that fateful night in Baton Rouge The Meet under the Lights has come alive once again with the opportunity for high school, collegiate, post collegiate, and road racers to have the opportunity to toe the line with one another.
The meet, while still competitive, has taken on a fun format as well with races such as the 3 legged race, etc. Entry is $20 pre-registration/$25 day of meet. Those who pre-register are guaranteed a T-Shirt and day of will be first come first served. Pre-registration will be available in-store as well as eventbrite in the near future.
This year's race will be held the Saturday after state, May 14th, at St. Martin's high school in Metairie. The current lineup of events includes:
7:30 PM- Grandmasters 100m Dash
7:45- 3 Legged 400m Race
8:00- 500m Speedwalk
8:15- Open Mile
8:40- Championship Mile
9:00- Costume 4x400
WHEN
Saturday, May 21, 2016 from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM (CDT) - Add to Calendar
WHERE
St. Martin's Episcopal School - 225 Green Acres Road, Metairie, LA 70003 - View Map
In May 2001 a group of runners from St. Paul's and Episcopal (the two top ranked distance schools in the state at the time) got together as a result of being deeply unsatisfied with their state meets and the conclusions of their high school careers. Having to run solo in their respective 2A & 4A races, their times suffered. Talking amongst each other they concluded "What's preventing us from racing each other now that our seasons are over?" in pursuit of personal goals. With no running taking place for a week following their visit to Bernie Moore Stadium in Baton Rouge these school's runners of Patrick Gavin (St. Paul's) Garrett Smith (Episcopal) Greg Fell (Episcopal), Steve Geiser (Episcopal at the time attending University of Georgia)in the mile as well as Walker's Cassidy Johnson and Andrew "the Wolfman" Huston (Episcopal) in the 800 -- got together to make a run for good times and new PR's with self made conditions (rabbits and competition to bump elbows). As they toed the line this May night, there was a feeling of easiness as jokes and laughter were momentarily exchanged before Coach Duplechin's "Set and Go" -- lacking even a starting pistol with the unnofficial-ness and speed at which this small meet was thrown together. The runners rounded the track under the dimly lit lights of Episcopal unaware of speed they were doing so -- with family members and Dupe loudly cheering them on. The runner's would go on to collapse utterly exhausted but with a sense of long awaited satisfaction -- setting new PR's with the help of rabbits Steve Geiser (mile) & Will Silk (800). 15 years after that fateful night in Baton Rouge The Meet under the Lights has come alive once again with the opportunity for high school, collegiate, post collegiate, and road racers to have the opportunity to toe the line with one another.
The meet, while still competitive, has taken on a fun format as well with races such as the 3 legged race, etc. Entry is $20 pre-registration/$25 day of meet. Those who pre-register are guaranteed a T-Shirt and day of will be first come first served. Pre-registration will be available in-store as well as eventbrite in the near future.
This year's race will be held the Saturday after state, May 14th, at St. Martin's high school in Metairie. The current lineup of events includes:
7:30 PM- Grandmasters 100m Dash
7:45- 3 Legged 400m Race
8:00- 500m Speedwalk
8:15- Open Mile
8:40- Championship Mile
9:00- Costume 4x400
WHEN
Saturday, May 21, 2016 from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM (CDT) - Add to Calendar
WHERE
St. Martin's Episcopal School - 225 Green Acres Road, Metairie, LA 70003 - View Map