NXR Heartland Region

MEET DATE & LOCATION
11.9.2025
Yankton Trails Park
Sioux Falls, SD

STATES INCLUDED
SD - ND - MN - IA - NE - WI - KS

Saturday, November 8th

Sunday, November 9th

Registration:

Teams:

• Add the meet to your high school team calendar on athletic.net to access registration.
• If your team coach is not able to add the meet to the team calendar and a parent or chaperone will be registering the team, please follow directions found HERE to obtain a registration link.

Unattached Individuals:

• Add the meet to your individual calendar on athletic.net to register

Race Selection

• Teams must consist of the same athletes who competed for the school team. Use a new name when registering as a club.
• Championship Races: Limited to about 30 teams and 50–60 individuals across all 7 states. Our committee will evaluate season results to determine entries.
• If not selected for championship race, teams/individuals will be reassigned to open sections.
• Open Sections: Register for any open section; all are scored as one combined race.

Event Logistics

Packet Pick-Up – Yankton Trail Park (3901 S Minnesota Ave)

• Sat, Nov 8: 12:00–5:00 PM (no early access)
• Sun, Nov 9: 7:00 AM–1:00 PM

Course Run-Thrus

• Sat: 12:00–5:00 PM (no early access)
• Sun: Opens at 7:00 AM; no warmups on course once races start.

Nike Merchandise

• Sat: 12:00–5:00 PM (no early access)
• Sun: 8:00 AM until sold out

Race Day Guidelines

• No costumes (capes, masks), props, or unsafe apparel allowed.
• No hand-holding, cartwheels, or disruptive behavior—violators may be removed.
• The meet will stay on schedule; time limits enforced.
• Do not leave items in start box—unattended gear will be moved behind fencing.
• Not responsible for lost/stolen items.

Teams & Registration

• Teams must be from the same school.
• No substitutions or changes to championship rosters after registration closes.
• Only scratches allowed after deadline.

Bib & Timing

• Bibs: 4 pins on front of jersey.
• Hip numbers: One on each hip.
• Bibs have built-in timing chips—do not bend.

Box Assignments

• Available at nikecrossnationals.com (Heartland page, 48 hours after registration closes).
• Multiple teams in Rising Stars/Open races will share boxes but be scored separately.

Results & Info

• Visit wayzataresults.com for live/final results.
• Team camps located in the athlete area behind the starting line.
• No dogs allowed on-site.

Spectator & Parking Info

Admission:

• $15/vehicle on race day (Sun); includes re-entry.
• Buy early on Sat (Nov 8) with cash or card (fees apply).
• No charge for Sat.
• Please carpool to reduce traffic.

Park Entrance:

• Enter at 57th St & Western Ave.
• Follow signs & attendants.
• No grass parking — towing enforced.
• Buses drop off only—no on-site parking.

Awards Schedule 

• 9:20 AM – Boys Rising Stars
• 11:45 AM – Boys Open
• 12:10 PM – Girls Rising Stars
• 2:10 PM – Girls Open
• 3:20 PM – Boys & Girls Championship

National Qualifiers

• Top 3 teams and top 5 individuals not part of the top two teams from each championship race will be processed on-site immediately after awards. (Top two teams auto qualify for NXN.  Third place team will be considered for an at-large selection, which will not be determined until all regionals are contested).

On-Site Services

• Water: Provided for athletes by Dakota Splash
• Gatorade: Available for athletes in the finish area
• Food Trucks: Breakfast, lunch, coffee & cocoa (cash/card)
• Lost and Found: located at packet pick up area

Past Individual Champions