| 1st Annual JACK SAINT CLAIR MEMORIAL CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP |
Jack Saint Clair " The Saint" SATURDAY DECEMBER 6, 2008 Men: 5 Miles (Old Course) Women: 6,000 Meters 1 Mile Fun Run |
Where: Belmont Plateau, Philadelphia, Pa. (Belmont Plateau is located 1/4 mile west off the Montgomery
Drive Exit of the Schuylkill Expressway (Rt 76). Intersection of Montgomery Dr and Belmont Mansion Dr).
Courses: The Men's 5 Mile course ("old course) was designed by "Saint" in the 1960s and
include Flagpole,Surekill, and Nursery Hills. The Belmont Plateau course is one
of the most historic and challenging XC courses in the country, one that every
XC runner should run. The course is a mix of grass and gravel trails.
The Women's 6,000 course will be an extended version of the high school course
and will include Flagpole, Parachute and Nursery Hill.
1 Mile Fun Run- Runners/Walkers complete the first mile of the XC Course
Start Times: 1 Mile XC Fun Run 12 noon
Women's 6,000 Meter Championship 12:15 pm
Men's 5 Mile Championship 1 pm
Awards: Men's 5 mile and Women's 6,000 will award overall champion ($100), 2nd ($50), and
3rd ($25) Cash along with award. 10 year age group of 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39,
40-49, 50-59, and 60 and above (top 3)
Also: First Temple Runner and First Cardinal Dougherty Male runner
Awards ceremony will follow shortly after each race
Cash and Gift certificate awards to the first 3 Mid Atlantic USATF finishers
$300 to the 5 Mile Course record breaker of Dave Merrick (24:44/1974)
Amenities: The first 125 runners will receive a Tshirt. Post race food and beverages will be available.
Benefits: Proceeds will benefit the Jack Saint Clair Endowment Fund and to Fairmount Park to aid in the
continued maintenance of the Belmont Plateau Cross Country Courses.
Producer: Creation and Production by Philadelphia Athletic Charities Inc (501 c 3 non profit company)
Finish Line: Results and Officiating of races by Fast Cat Sports (www.fastcatsports.com)
Registration Fee: $15 (on or before Nov 29) $20 (after Nov 29th and on race day)
Make Checks Payable and Send to :
Philadelphia Athletic Charities
611 Jamestown Street
Philadelphia Pa 19128
Click Here for Registration Form
| Cardinal Dougherty HS 1956-68 |
| Temple University 1967-83 |