WCU Cross Country Season Opener

WCU Season Opener

Friday, September 5th, 2025

ENTRIES  All entries will be done via DirectAthletics or Run SignUp 

Entry Deadline is Wednesday, September 3th, 2025 at 11:59 PM. 

ENTRY FEE  $200 per team (8+ athlete) or $25 per entry. Payment is to be made via Direct Athletics or Run SignUp

COURSE              

The race is being held on the grounds of Unionville High School in Kennett Square, PA.
The 5K course will consist of two 2K loops and a 1K loop. The course is all grass with very short sections of pavement crossing.

RACE DAY INFORMATION

Men’s 5K Start Time: 6:00PM
Women’s 5K Start Time: 6:30PM
Packets can be picked up at the timing tent in the Start/Finish area.

CONTACTS 

Colin Leak Head Coach cleak@wcupa.edu 610-764-5875

Jess Leak Meet Director trackandfield@wcupa.edu 610-322-9368

Rebecca Novak Athletic Training rnovak@wcupa.edu        

PARKING  There is sufficient parking for cars, vans, and buses in the lots between Patton Middle School and Unionville High School. See full campus map for details.

ATHLETIC TRAINING

West Chester University Sports Medicine Department will be providing day-of athletic training services at all WCU Cross Country  home events. A Sports Medicine tent will be set up near the meet check-in tent. The tent will have a certified athletic trainer, water, ice, treatment table, AED, and first aid supplies.

If your team may need any taping, please email Rebecca Novak at rnovak@wcupa.edu prior to the event with a list of taping needs. Athletes can report to the Sports Medicine tent for taping throughout the day as they may need, and should come prepared with the appropriate taping supplies. 

If you have any further questions, please contact Rebecca Novak via email at rnovak@wcupa.edu or call at 610-436-3329.