Denver North Viking Invitational 2023

Denver, CO

Meet Information

Meet Information:

We hope this message finds you well as we announce the return of the North Vikings XC Invite @ Willis Case Golf Course!     

The North Viking Invitational will take place on the very scenic Willis Golf Course at 4999 Vrain St, Denver, CO 80212 in the majestic Highlands of North Denver.  With early fall temperatures this event is spectacular and loved by everyone!  The Viking Invitational is one of the few and only traditional true Cross-Country courses in the state.  The course has rolling hills and is 99 percent grass with a couple of sidewalk crossings. Please plan to bring friends and family members that love to run as we will be allowing coaches, family members and friends to race on the same spectacular course following the high school events!

This year we will be hosting a Middle School race that will be one lap around the course. 

Directions to Willis Golf Course: From I-70- Take the Sheridan Blvd exit and head North to 52nd street.  You will drive by the Golf Course on your right hand side.  Head East on 52nd Ave to Tennyson St. Turn West onto 50th Ave, and make a left at the fork. (Parking will be available at club house or secondary parking on the street)

SCORING & PLACING:  Please make sure that bib are pinned on the front of your athlete.  

Times:

1:00 pm Coaches Meeting

1:30 pm Boy's Open Race (unlimited -Top 5 score)

2:15 pm Girl's Open Race (unlimited -Top 5 score)

3:00 pm Boy's Varsity Race (7 runners - Top 5 score)

3:45 pm Girl's Varsity Race (7runners - Top 5 score)

4:15 pm Middle School Boys (unlimited- Top 5 score)

5:00 pm Middle School Girls (unlimited- Top 5 score)

Folowing the Middle School Girls Race:

Citizens 5k Viking Fundraiser (Awards to top 3 male and top 3 female) $20 donation per entry (100% of the proceeds go to the North High Cross-Country team.)  In the citizens race male and female will be run together. Cash donations for the citizens race will be collected at the event.

The awards ceremony will follow the finish of all events outside the clubhouse.

*Team Entry Fee: $350 per team or $175 if only bringing 1 girl team or 1 boy team.  Middle Schools will be $100 just boys or girls or $150 for boys and girls. Credit Card link for payment: Please pay here

* Medals will be given to the top 10 runners in each of the varsity and JV races.
* Medals will also be given to the top 10 runners in the Middle School races. 


* The top 3 teams will receive a team plaque.
*JV team champions will be given a team plaque.


* Top 3 male and female in our Viking Fundraiser 5k Race will receive individual medals!
Course Map:
Coach Christopher Aguiniga at 720-461-5493 c_aguiniga@dpsk12.net and Rob Harrison rob_harrison@dpsk12.net with any questions.
Results here: 
https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/153548
NO DOGS ALLOWED ON THE COURSE