MEET INFORMATION
The Mook XC Invite at Alderbrook
Tom Rothenberger of Jesuit HS/Stumptown Running and Patrick Zweifel of the Ultimook are teaming up to host a championship style cross country invitational Sept. 23rd at The Mook at Alderbrook in Tillamook (formally called Alderbrook Golf Course). Patrick Zweifel recently purchased The Mook at Alderbrook with the purpose of turning the course into a destination golf and event venue. The Mook is certainly a WORLD CLASS XC COURSE.
The XC Course was used during Covid as a safe race zone for a championship style race that featured 8 state champions in the Western U.S. This year’s race format features a middle school race, a high school varsity (mostly 1A-4A schools), an invitational race (mostly 5A-6A schools), and a JV race for both divisions. See photos of 2020 race here.
Come to the coast on Sept. 23rd, escape the heat and smoke to compete on a fast and competitive course.
Course Description: This is a world-class championship style cross country course that is both fast and honest. Most of the race is on shortly clipped fairways. The first mile is slightly downhill and fast, the second mile is uphill, and the last mile has more downhill than up. See link to elevation chart. It makes for a very fast first mile, a grueling 2nd mile, and a determining last mile. The entire course will be lined with flags and course monitors will be on the course to keep all participants inside these flags.
It is very coach/spectator friendly. With some planning—and some quick moving—you can watch nearly all of the race. Golf carts are available to rent for coaches. See Spectator Map here.
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Registration: High School and Middle School Registration is ONLINE at www.athletic.net Registration deadline will be Wednesday, September 20th at 8:00 PM PST.
High School – The cost is $250.00 for the Varsity Division and $300 for the Invitational Division or $20/athlete whichever is less (includes both genders and unlimited JV entries). No late entries accepted. NO day of race entries accepted. Entry fee payment will be made via athletic.net.
Middle School and Club Teams: $15.00 per entered athlete or $250.00 per team. No late entries accepted. NO day of race entries accepted. Entry fee payment will be made via athletic.net.
The Mook XC Invite Schedule
9:00 AM Middle School Girls
9:30 AM Middle School Boys
10:00 AM Varsity 1A-4A Girls
10:40 AM Varsity 1A-4A Boys
11:20 AM JV Girls
12:00 PM JV Boys
12:40 PM Invitational 5A-6A Girls
1:10 PM Invitational 5A-6A Boys
Parking: Busses will need to park at a parking lot about 1/2 mile away. Drop athletes off at The Mook and proceed to parking area. See Parking Map here.
Maps:
Spectator’s Map – If you’re watching one runner, you literally can watch the whole race by following this key.
Accommodations: There is a string of quality motels on Hwy 26 near Hillsboro, leading to Tillamook, one hour drive from The Mook. See map listing of these motels here.
Teams can camp on the Hydrangea Ranch (2 miles from The Mook) if desired.
