Swain Invitational Cross Country Meet
When: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Where: Enger Park Golf Course
Address: 1801 W. Skyline Parkway, Duluth, MN 55806
Hosted by: Hermantown Hawks Cross Country
Meet Schedule
10:00 AM – Coaches’ Meeting
10:30 AM – C-Team Boys – Enger Tower Division (7th–9th Grade) *
11:00 AM – C-Team Girls – Enger Tower Division (7th–9th Grade) *
11:35 AM – JV Boys – Miller Creek Division *
12:10 PM – JV Girls – Miller Creek Division *
12:45 PM – Varsity Boys – Skyline Division *
1:20 PM – Varsity Girls – Skyline Division *
1:55 PM – Varsity Boys – Championship Gold Division
2:30 PM – Varsity Girls – Championship Gold Division
3:05 PM – Kara Goucher Community/Coaches/Alumni 5K
* Races Esko CC will be running in.
Important: Race times and divisions are subject to change based on registration.
Parking & Shuttle Information
Parents/Fans/Spectators:
- There is NO spectator parking at Enger Park Golf Course.
- Park at Lake Superior College (LSC) and take the shuttle to the golf course.
- Spectators may be dropped off at the course before parking at LSC and taking the shuttle.
- Limited accessible parking is available at the golf course. A valid accessible parking permit is required.
- Runners participating in the Community 5K should also park at LSC and use the shuttle.
- No overnight parking is allowed at LSC.
- There is very limited parking along Skyline Parkway this year.
Team Buses:
- Team buses will drop runners off at the golf course.
- Buses will then park in the designated area at LSC and return to the course to pick up runners.
Please plan ahead and use the shuttle unless accessible parking is required.
Race Divisions
- C-Team: 7th–9th Grade only — NO 6th graders
- JV: Miller Creek Division
- Varsity: Skyline Division or Championship Gold Division
- Boys and girls do not have to run in the same varsity division.
- Coaches should use their judgment when determining which varsity division is appropriate.
- Championship Gold is intended for teams that are among the top teams in their section or approximately the top 20 in their class.
- Skyline is intended for teams just outside that level of competition.
- Divisions may be adjusted based on registration, and additional races may be added if more than 60 teams register.
Awards
C-Team
- Awards approximately 11:35 AM
- Top 10 boys and girls – medals
- Places 11–30 – ribbons
- Team winners – special award
JV
- Awards approximately 12:45 PM
- Top 15 boys and girls – medals
- Places 16–25 – ribbons
- Team winners – special award
Varsity – Skyline & Championship Gold
- Awards approximately 1:55 PM and 3:05 PM
- Top 15 boys and girls in each varsity race – medals
- Team winners – special award
Community 5K
- Awards for top finishers
Race and award information is subject to change.
Meet Website: Swain Invitational information and updates are available on the meet website.
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Fri. Oct. 2nd | HOMECOMING RUN | Proctor to Esko | TBD | NA |
Sat. Oct. 3rd | Swain | Enger Park Golf Course | 10:00 AM | 8:30 AM |
Tues.. Oct. 6th | McGregor | MN National Golf Course | 4:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
Thur. Oct. 8th | Ely | Ely Golf Course | 4:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
Tues. Oct. 13th | Polar League | Pincushion Ski Trails (Grand Marais) | 1:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
Tues. Oct. 20th | Proctor | Proctor GC | 4:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
Thur. Oct. 29th | Section 7A | Eagle Ridge GC (Coleraine) | 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
Sat. Nov. 7th | State | Majestic Oaks Golf Course (Ham Lake) | TBD | TBD |