Elementary cross country meet is Thursday

The 38th annual Coeur d'Alene Elementary Cross Country Meet will take place Thursday at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. Runners must arrive 30 minutes before their race start time. Race times are 4:30 p.m. for fifth grade, 4:45 p.m. for fourth grade, 5 p.m. for third grade and 5:15 p.m. for second grade.

Runners must remain in the stands with their parents or guardians until they receive instructions to approach the starting line. Medals will be awarded to first-, second- and third-place finishers. Ribbons will be awarded to fourth- through 10th-place finishers. All participants will receive a ribbon for finishing.

The annual cross country meet is sponsored by the Kootenai County Fairgrounds, school coaches and the Coeur d'Alene School District. For more information, parents and guardians are encouraged to contact their child's cross country coach.