PARENTS/SPECTATORS INFORMATION
Welcome to the 54th Annual
Tidewater XC Invitational!
DATE
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
LOCATION
WinterPlace Park
6737 Blue Ribbon Road
Salisbury, MD 21804
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
1:30 PM - Bib Pickup Opens (Main Pavilion)
2:30 PM - Coaches Meeting (Finish Line)
3:00 PM - Varsity Boys Race
3:40 PM - Varsity Girls Race
4:20 PM - Junior Varsity Boys & Girls Race
5:15 PM - Awards Ceremony (Main Pavilion)
*Schedule subject to change
COURSE
The 5,000 meter course at WinterPlace Park has been home to the Tidewater XC Invitational for many years. The course features two main loops of the park and one wooded loop section, making it perfect for coaches and spectators to see athletes at multiple locations. The races close with an extended straightaway through the heart of the park, culminating with the finishing chute and arch.
AWARDS
Awards will given as follows:
Top 15 Individual Boys & Girls Finishers (Varsity Races)
Top 3 Boys & Girls Teams (Varsity Races)
Top 10 Individual Boys & Girls Finishers (Junior Varsity Races)
Top Boy & Girl Teams (Junior Varsity Races)
MEDICAL SUPPORT
Parsonsburg Volunteer Fire Department will be onsite to provide medical support for runners for the duration of the event. As always, in the event of a serious or life-threatening injury/accident please call 911 immediately and then notify meet staff as soon as possible.
Please advise any athletes with specific allergies, asthma, or other health conditions to bring any medicines they may need to the meet in case treatment is needed.
SPECTATOR PARKING
Parents & spectators coming to the Tidewater XC Invitational are permitted to park in two locations:
Main Parking lot (6737 Blue Ribbon Road)
Auxiliary Parking Area (6791 Blue Ribbon Road)
Please follow the directions of parking volunteers onsite, and do not park in the areas marked No Parking!
RACE MERCHANDISE
Charm City Run mobile will be onsite with Tidewater XC Invitational shirts, as well as other great gear for runners of all ages. Stop by the tents located in the main gathering area!
CONCESSIONS
Playa Bowls and The Tiki Hut will be onsite with delicious snacks and sweet treats available for purchase.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Chessie Photo will be onsite to take pictures of all athletes as they cross the finish line! Head to their TidewaterXC page here to view photos 24-48 hours after the meet.