Cedarville University

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NCCAA Cedarville University Men's Cross Country

Elvin R. King Cross Country Course

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  • The Elvin R. King Cross Country Course is located on the north end of the campus of Cedarville University just east of State Route 72.
  • Driving on S.R. 72 South, the course will be on your left before you reach the "S" curve just outside of the Village of Cedarville.
  • Driving on S.R. 72 North out of the Village of Cedarville, you will pass North Cemetery on your left and the course will be immediately on your right.
  • PARKING (automobiles) - Available at the course. Attendants will be present.
  • PARKING (buses) - There is a drop-off zone at the course. Attendants will direct drivers to the bus parking area.
Elvin R. King Cross Country Course

A new era began in Cedarville University cross country with the opening of the Elvin R. King Cross Country Course. The venue was dedicated and named in honor of CU's Hall of Fame coach during Homecoming Weekend on Oct. 7, 2006.

The new home site, located at the north end of the campus just east of State Route 72, was constructed on 150 acres of property and was designed and built under the direction of athletic director Pete Reese and King. Athletes run entirely on a grass course that includes rolling hills.

This unique venue, which meets all of the NCAA requirements for a cross country course, hosted its first meet on Sept. 16, 2006 with the 16th Annual Cedarville Invitational and nearly 1,000 runners participating. Both Yellow Jacket teams won the first-ever college races on the course which will also continue to host the National Christian College Athletic Association Championships each November.

The primary cross country courses are the 5,000 meter layout for women and the 8,000 meter course for men. There is also a 3,200-meter course for junior high competition.

The Yellow Jackets called John Bryan State Park its cross country home for the better part of four decades. The beautiful site served as host of the NCCAA Championships from 1978 through 1992 and again from 1995 through 2005. It also hosted the annual Cedarville Invitational, the NAIA District 22 Championship, the Mid-Ohio Conference Championship, the American Mideast Conference Championship, and a number of high school meets.

Elvin R. King Cross Country Course
Cedarville University's new cross country course was dedicated and named in honor of longtime coach Elvin King on Oct. 7, 2006 during Homecoming Weekend. Joining in on the announcement were (from left-to-right) Jeff Bolender, head track & field coach; Dr. Robert Milliman, Academic Vice President; Pete Reese, athletic director; Dr. Pam Johnson, Dean of the School of Health and Human Performance; Elvin King; and Dr. Bill Brown, President of Cedarville University.