The following information was provided by IHSAA in preparation for the IHSAA Boys & Girls Cross Country State Finals. ========================== Date: October 31, 2026 Location: LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course in Terre Haute Address: Wabash Valley Sports Center, 599 S. Tabortown Road, Terre Haute, IN 478 Time Schedule: All times Eastern Standard Time 8:30 AM Worker Meeting 8:30 AM Team Gate Opens for Participant Entry Only 9:30 AM Gates Open 9:30 AM-12:00 PM Coaches check in at the white tent for packets 11:15 AM Boys and Girls Coaches meeting at the finish line 11:40 AM Girls report to starting line 11:45 AM National Anthem 12:00 PM Girls Championship Race 12:40 PM Boys report to starting line 1:00 PM Boys Championship Race 2:00 PM Boys and Girls Awards Ceremony (or 20 mins after the conclusion of the race) ========================== Admission: All ticket sales will be digital only via Eventlink ticketing. No cash. Please purchase tickets online in advance and present your purchase verification on your phone to gain admittance at the gate. $15.00 (additional fees may apply) for school age and above. Anyone riding the team bus without a digital ticket will be required to pay the $15.00 admission charge. The link to purchase tickets is https://public.eventlink.com/tickets?t=213164&p=326975 NO PETS are allowed in the complex - service animals permitted. Note: Wi-Fi and cell service can be spotty and delay the process in having your ticket available to redeem. To assist with entering the facility faster, please have your ticket pulled up and ready as you are pulling up when approaching the gate to enter. ========================== Streaming: Both state championship races will stream exclusively at IHSAAtv.org via pay-per-view for $15. ========================== Concessions: Will be available. E.A. Graphics: The official IHSAA apparel sponsor will be present during practice on Friday. This is for those wishing to make purchases during their practice session. E.A. Graphics will also be present on Saturday, race day. IHSAA Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (Drone) Policy: Prohibition at IHSAA Tournament Series events: The use of an unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”), also known as a drone, at or about an IHSAA Tournament Series site during (or within 30 minutes of) an IHSAA Tournament Series event is prohibited. Note: The IHSAA will operate a drone at the 2026-2027 Cross Country State Finals for broadcasting purposes. Weather Conditions: The state finals meet will be held as scheduled, regardless of weather conditions. See Fall Bulletin for other information. Spectators: Spectators must stay behind the fenced area and/or white lines during the competition. NO overnight parking is permitted. The facility closes at 7:00 p.m. on October 31st.