Libertyville Cross Country Invite

09/20/2025

Libertyville High School - Libertyville, IL -- Adler Park







Be at HPHS by 7:15am for the bus to the meet!

 

LIBERTYVILLE BILL DORTCH-HARRY CARLSON 

CROSS-COUNTRY INVITE 

2025 LHS BILL DORTCH-HARRY CARLSON CROSS-COUNTRY INVITATIONAL 

WHAT: Libertyville Bill Dortch-Harry Carlson Cross Country Invitational 

WHEN: Saturday, September 20, 2025 

WHERE: Adler Park - Libertyville - 1500 N Milwaukee Ave Libertyville, IL

TIME: 9:00 a.m. 

COMPETING SCHOOLS: 

Boys: Barrington, Chicago (Jones), Highland Park, Lake Forest, Lake Forest Academy, Libertyville, Maine West, New Trier, Niles North, Westlake Christian 

Girls: Chicago (Jones), Highland Park, Lake Forest Academy, Libertyville, Maine West, New Trier, Resurrection, Stevenson, Wheeling, Westlake Christian, 

 

1. ROSTERS must be entered through athletic.net by SEPTEMBER 18, 2025. 

2. Spikes may be worn; however, a blacktop roadway will be crossed in multiple areas. 

3. All races are on our hilly 3.0 mile Adler Park course. 

4. We are asking all teams to come in uniform as we have no dressing rooms or shower facilities at the 

park. 

5. The finish is at the wide end of the chute. Judges will be in charge of the finish and chute. 

6. Coaches are asked to help keep the course clear and to help keep spectators from crowding around 

the finish chute. The finish area is roped off. Please help keep athletes and spectators from entering this area. 

7. FLAG DESIGNATIONS: 

a. A RED FLAG indicates a turn to the left. 

b. A YELLOW FLAG indicates a turn to the right. 

c. A BLUE FLAG indicates straight ahead. 

d. A WHITE LINE will also mark the entire course. 

e. The TRAIL is the course when no flags are present. 

8. Runners must pass on the RIGHT side of RED FLAGS and on the LEFT side of YELLOW 

FLAGS. 

9. Each team will start from a box on the starting line. Positions will be drawn at random. Your starting 

box number is indicated at the end of this information sheet. 

10. All coaches can pick up bibs and chips at the chalet upon arrival. 

11. BUSES: Buses will be able to drop off athletes at Adler Park, but will need to park and/or stage at the LHS parking lot. At the conclusion of the meet, buses may return to Adler Park for picking up athletes. We need as many open spaces for spectator parking as possible. Thank You! 

12. Three long blasts on a whistle will be blown five minutes before the meet begins (8:55 a.m.). Gun will sound at three minutes (8:57 a.m.). Please see that your contestants are at the starting line for instructions at this time. 

13. The athletic trainer will be present and will be located by the finish chute. If you need medical 

assistance or ice, please locate our trainer. The trainer will also have a radio and a golf cart to be able to move quickly around the course when needed. 

14. Invitational t-shirts will be on sale at the meet. 

 

ENTRIES DIVISIONS DISTANCE START TIME AWARDS 

9:00 a.m. up to 12 girls Varsity Girls 3.0 miles. 1st place team trophy - 25 medals

9:30 a.m. up to 12 boys Varsity Boys 3.0 miles. 1st place team trophy - 25 medals

10:00 a.m. Unlimited Junior Varsity Girls 3.0 miles 1st place team trophy - 25 medals

10:30 a.m. Unlimited Junior Varsity - Boys 3.0 miles 1st place team trophy - 25 medals 

11:00 a.m. Unlimited Family/Friends Fun Run - 2 miles 

LIBERTYVILLE BILL DORTCH-HARRY CARLSON 

CROSS-COUNTRY INVITE