Border Dash 2017

Bossier City, LA

Meet Information

Now open to Mississippi and Oklahoma!
Louisiana Border Dash
hosted by Parkway High School
Date: September 16, 2017
Collegiate 5k on September 15, 2017
Location:
South Bossier Course Recreational Complex
South Bossier Park Drive
Bossier City, LA 71112

Description: This year Parkway High School will be hosting the 3rd Annual Border Dash Cross Country Invitational, inviting any and all teams from Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Oklahoma to compete. High School teams and runners must be a member of their state athletic association.

Course: 3-mile grass course, mostly flat, extremely fast, no repeat loops
New this year, the course will begin and end next to the team areas and restrooms.

Chip Timing and Live Results: This year all divisions except elementary will be chip timed with live results posted.

Awards: Awards will be given to the top 10 finishers in each race as well as the top 7 runners from each state.

T-shirts and Concessions will also be available for purchase

High school and college coaches please register your teams and rosters at the meet link on la.milesplit.com by Monday, September 11.

Middle and elementary coaches please email Coach Falting confirming your attendance along with a roster by Monday, September 11.

Please contact Coach Falting to confirm your interest or for more information. We would like to have a rough head count of teams participating by September 1.
Email: kent.falting@bossierschools.org
Phone: 318-230-4659

Divisions and Race Times:

Friday, September 15
6:00pm College Mens 5k
6:40pm College Womens 5k

Saturday, September 16
8:30am Elementary School 1 mile
9:00am Varsity Girls 3 mile
9:40am Varsity Boys 3 mile
10:20am Middle School Girls 2 mile
10:40am Middle School Boys 2 mile
Cost: $50 per school (unlimited entries), $5 per person for Elementary run. There will be a $5 spectator fee per car. Please make checks payable to Parkway Cross Country.

The course will be open for inspection Friday evening for high school teams staying overnight. We are also working with hotels in the area for team discounts. Please email Coach Falting for assistance with hotels and dining.