2024 State Cross Country Information

2024 State Cross Country Information

Date:  Saturday November 2nd, 2024

Time:  Girls 10:00am; Boys 10:45am.

Location:  Les Bolstad Golf Course, University of Minnesota (2275 Larpenteur Ave W, St Paul, MN 55113)

How much are tickets?  Where can I purchase tickets?

  The MSHSL charges $13 for adults and $8 for students.  Students are K-12.  There is not a special rate for senior citizens.  Tickets are good for a daily session.  Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.mshsl.org/tickets.  All tickets for this event must be purchased online.  GoFan Ticket Resources and support can be found at: https://www.mshsl.org/gofan-resources-spectators

Les Bolstad Golf Course Parking Information:

  • Spectator parking is free of charge and will be available on race day at the MN State Fair, the “Buffalo Lot” at 1641 Underwood Street. 

  • This lot can only be accessed from Larpenteur Avenue or Hoyt Avenue. 

  • Spectators should plan to arrive at the shuttle parking lot at least 60 minutes prior to the start of the race(s) they wish to see. 

  • Shuttle service to and from the golf course and the parking lot will be provided from 8:45 am to 4:30 pm on race day. The shuttle pickup and drop off points will be posted with large “Shuttle Stop” signs.

Live Stream Information:

  • All races and each award ceremony will be streamed. Go to nspn.tv/MSHSL for details.

MSHSL Minimum Behavior Expectations:

Requirements of Attendees 

  • Prohibited Items 

    • Flags, whiteboards, large signs on sticks, signs with vulgar, obscene or inappropriate language or images, or that obstruct the views of others or similar items 

    • Balloons, confetti, glitter, baby powder, pom poms or other similar celebratory items 

    • Artificial noisemakers (i.e., megaphones, cowbells, sirens, whistles, thunder sticks and other similar items) 

    • Drones and laser lights • Firearms or other weapons 

    • Vapes, alcohol, tobacco, cannabis or illicit drugs 

    • The following are prohibited at MSHSL postseason events. These may be prohibited as determined by the venue during the regular season: 

      • Backpacks and other bags 

      • Outside food and drink 

      • Professional cameras and tripods 

      • Pets 

  • Dress Code/Attire 

    • Spectators may not wear masks or costumes that limit the ability to identify individuals. Masking for medical purposes is allowed 

    • Spectators must wear clothing that covers the torso 

    • Clothing worn must not be vulgar, obscene or inappropriate 

  • Behaviors 

    • No one may interfere with the contest in any way 

    • Only members of the official squad may be on the contest surface 

    • The use of appropriate language is always expected. Profanity, negative chants, booing, trash talk, name calling, personal attacks or other acts of disrespect are unacceptable 

    • Respect the Flag and the National Anthem