Meet Information
This year we will be going cashless for the spectator fee. You only need 1 QR code per vehicle. Purchase your ticket at the link below.
2026 Benton High Classic hosted by Benton High School
Date: October 17, 2026
Location: Benton High School 449 Fairburn Ave. Benton, LA 71006
Description: This year Benton High School will be hosting the 5th Annual Benton High Classic, inviting any and all teams from Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, and Mississippi to compete. High School teams and runners must be a member of their state athletic association.
Course: 3-mile grass course: mile 1 weaves through the pecan orchard, the remainder of the course is an out and back course with the finish on the track (just like state). This year, we will be offering a Freshman Division. If an out-of-state school has a Junior HIgh whose 9th graders are eligible to run for their high school, they are eligible to compete in our freshman division.
Chip Timing and Live Results: This years meet will be chip timed with live results posted.
Awards: Awards will be given to the top 10 finishers in each race.
Coaches please register your teams and rosters at the meet link on la.milesplit.com by Tuesday, October 13 at noon. If you have any trouble, you can email your roster to bryson.matthews@bossierschools.org. Emailed rosters must include school name, athletes name, and gender.
Please contact Coach Matthews to confirm your interest or for more information. We would like to have a rough head count of teams participating by October 10.
Email: bryson.matthews@bossierschools.org
Phone: 318--573-9736
Times:
8:00 am Varsity Girls 3 mile
8:40 am Varsity Boys 3 mile
9:10am Freshman Combined 3 mile
9:45 am High School Awards
Cost: $100 per varsity race (up to 20 runners) and $50 for the freshman race (unlimited entry). If a school runs athletes in both varsity races, it will be $200. If a school chose to run in both the varsity races and the freshman race, the cost is $250. If you register more than 20 runners for any varsity race, there is an additional $20 charge for every 10 additional runners. Please make checks payable to Benton Cross Country.
There will be a $10 spectator fee per car. A link to prepay for parking will be emailed prior to the meet.
The course will be open for inspection Friday afternoon and evening for high school teams staying overnight. Please email Coach Matthews for assistance with anything you need.