MEET INFORMATION
The Mook XC Invite at Alderbrook
| The Mook XC Invite at Alderbrook in Tillamook Sept. 21st is back!
Tom Rothenberger of Jesuit HS/Stumptown Running and Patrick Zweifel of the Ultimook are again teaming up to host a championship style cross country invitational Sept. 21st at The Mook at Alderbrook in Tillamook (formally called Alderbrook Golf Course). Patrick Zweifel and partners 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. “This property has all the qualities of an outstanding, all grass cross country course: great footing, a picturesque setting, and rolling hills. I’m sure many athletes will have an incredible experience competing at this course! “ — Jerry Schumacher…Bowerman Track Club /University of Oregon Our debut year in 2023 was a complete success and we expect The Mook XC Invite to become a leading champtionship style race in the Northwest–maybe it already is–what did you expect? So come to the coast on Sept. 21st, escape the heat and smoke to compete on a fast and competitive course. Here is a video of last year’s highlights. See here for more info about The Mook XC Invite. See The Mook Golf website here.. The Mook is Alive and has Character. See Ultimook Running Camp info here. 2 sessions this summer, July 28-Aug. 3 and Aug. 4-10. Call or e-mail me with questions. 503.812.9190 or patrick@themook.com. |
| Patrick Zweifel Ultimook Track Club |
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 18th at 8:00 PM PST. 1A-4A schools get 7 varsity athletes, while the Invitational division get 10 athletes.
High School – The cost to compete is $300 for 1A-4A (1A-2A WA) schools and $350 for 5A-6A (3A-4A WA) schools. No late entries accepted. NO day of race entries accepted. Entry fee payment will be made via athletic.net.
Middle School and Club Teams: $20.00 per entered athlete or $250.00 for the team, whichever is less. 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
*Depending on how many schools sign up, we may decide to add a division to alleviate race congestion.
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.
