Meet Information
We are not able to accept any additional teams for this year.. We hope to be able to adjust the format and accept additional teams in future years.
Battle for New Orleans:
What's in store?
Looking for a way to kick off your cross-country season in style? We've got the meet for you! Join us on the campus of the University of New Orleans for the Battle of New Orleans -Twilight style! A High School cross-country meet offering varsity teams the chance to race under the lights in an environment unlike anything else in the state of Louisiana. A looped course where the lights guide you to the finish line surrounded by music, cameras and some of the best cross-country athletes the state has to offer. When the lights come on, the stars come out in the Big Easy. Will you be among them?
Looking for a way to kick off your cross-country season in style? We've got the meet for you! Join us on the campus of the University of New Orleans for the Battle of New Orleans -Twilight style! A High School cross-country meet offering varsity teams the chance to race under the lights in an environment unlike anything else in the state of Louisiana. A looped course where the lights guide you to the finish line surrounded by music, cameras and some of the best cross-country athletes the state has to offer. When the lights come on, the stars come out in the Big Easy. Will you be among them?
For entry inquires contact:
UNO Head Coach & Meet Director: Ben Hibbert - 217-506-1997
Country Day HS Head Coach: Maurice DuCarpe - 504-957-5037
For recruiting inquiries:
UNO Distance Coach: Clayton O'Callaghan - 225-588-5812
When?
Friday September 6th, 2024
Friday September 6th, 2024
Where?
Lake Oaks Park on the Campus of the University of
New Orleans(2201 Lake Oaks Pkwy, New Orleans 70122)
Races:
- 6:30 PM: High School JV Girls 2 mile
- 7:00 PM: High School JV Boys 2 mile
- 7:30 PM: High School Varsity Girls 5000m
- 8:00 PM: High School Varsity Boys 5000m
- 8:30 PM: Awards
Entry fee of $150 per gender ($300 for both genders)
-made out to University of New Orleans Athletic Department
-JV races: Unlimited entries per gender
-Varsity races: Limited to 12 entries per gender
-JV races: Unlimited entries per gender
-Varsity races: Limited to 12 entries per gender
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