Cross Country To Host Fall Classic

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YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University men's and women's cross country teams will be hosting the 2010 EMU Fall Classic on Saturday, Oct. 23, at Hudson Mills Metro Park in Dexter, Mich.

The men's 10,000-meter event will kick things off at 10 a.m., followed by the women's 5,000-meter event at 10:45 a.m. and the men's 5,000-meter event at 11:15 a.m.

The EMU Fall Classic has always been a well received event which has attracted outstanding athletes such as New Zealand Olympian Nick Willis, NCAA Steeplechase champion Jordan Desilets, British internationalist Gavin Thompson, Canadian internationalist Ryan McKenzie, members of the Hanson's Racing Club and Olympic Trials Steeplechase finalist Corey Nowitzke, all of which are former EMU cross country athletes.

Hudson Mills Metro Park in Dexter is best reached by exiting North Territorial Road (west) from US- 23. The park entrance is past Zeeb Road on the left when exiting US-23. Parking for the event costs $5 per vehicle, payable upon entry to the park.

Entry to the non-scored event is $5 per athlete and $100 per team (unlimited entries). The event is open to college, club, and unattached. High school runners are not permitted to compete. Checks should be made payable to Eastern Michigan University Cross Country. All entries should be sent to EMU head men's cross country coach John Goodridge via e-mail at jgoodridg@emich.edu or by FAX at 734.487.5940, or EMU head women's coach Sue Parks at sparks6@emich.edu by Wednesday, Oct. 21.

Please Contact John Goodridge at 734.487.2245 for further questions regarding the EMU Fall Classic.