General Meet Information

Date

October 4, 2025

Location

Franklin Park, 19th Avenue & Tieton Drive, Yakima, Washington

Web Site Coverage

Results will be posted on Athletic.net, and we will post results after the races are completed.

There will be no assigned lanes. Runners are free to start at any point behind the starting line.

Race Numbers

All runners must wear their race number during their race. These numbers will be provided in the team packets. No High School teams or individuals will be entered on the day of the meet. Athletes in grades 3rd-8th who did not pre-register will be provided race numbers prior to the start of their races.

Packet Pick-up

Packets may be picked-up at the Rotary Pavilion on the south side of Franklin Park on Friday afternoon from 2:00PM to 4:00PM or on Saturday morning after 7:00AM.

Medical

A team of physicians and athletic trainers will be on duty for the duration of the meet. A medical area and tent will be located at the finish area; access will be restricted to the medical staff and meet workers ONLY.

Admission

Franklin Park will be fenced-off for the meet. Admission gates will be established at various locations around the park. Adults will be charged $5.00 and seniors, military, first responders, children and students with ASB $4.00. All participants, coaches, and school personnel will be admitted free. Any athletes or teams caught removing fencing, or entering the meet in through unpatroled or unsecured areas will be disqualified.

Restrooms

Locker rooms will be available at Franklin Middle School (athletes only). Public restrooms will be open at Franklin pool. In addition, approximately 20 portable toilets will be available throughout the park.

Parking

Limited parking is available at Franklin Park on Tieton Dr. Additional parking will be available at Franklin Middle School on 19th Ave. Most parking will be on the streets in the surrounding residential neighborhoods. Please do not park on private property or block driveways. Sorry, this year parking for buses and vans will NOT be available at the church on the corner of Chestnut and 16th Avenue. However, additional parking is available a few blocks farther away at Roosevelt Elementary school at 16th and Summitview Avenues.

Concessions

A full concession stand will be available for the duration of the meet. There is also a soda fountain located in the Yakima Valley Museum at the main entrance to Franklin Park on Tieton Drive.

Venue Map

Parking, Bathrooms, Concessions, First Aid, etc. Map

Course Maps

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3rd-6th Grade Course Map (1 Mile)

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7th-8th Grade Course Map (1.5 Mile)

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Frosh Course Map (2.0 Mile)

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Varsity Course Map (3.0 Mile)

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Sunfair Overview Map

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Course Length:
3 miles for all races with the exception of the 3rd-6th grade (1 mile), the 7th-8th grade (1.5 miles) and the Frosh (2.0 miles) competitions. These races will be run over the last sections of the 3 mile course. For example, the Frosh races will be run over the last 2 miles of the regular 3 mile course. The 3rd-6th Grade Race starts under the tree at the 2 mile mark. The 7th-8th Grade Race starts in the Southwest corner of the park. The Frosh race uses the regular starting line and the distance is adjusted on the dogleg at the top of the terraces.

Course Description:
Primarily grass with short sections of pavement. Spikes or flats may be worn. The course is comprised of 3 1/2 loops with the terrain varying from a steep hill at 1 mile to rolling, gentle areas. The start area will be near the center of Franklin Park. The finish area will be near the Rotary Pavilion. The course will be marked and available for viewing on Friday afternoon and officials will be available for course clarification from 2:00-5:00 pm. Team packets will be available for pick-up between 2:00 and 4:00PM.

Schedule of Events