Twilight Invite 10/3/2026

Twilight Invite – 10/3/2026

 

Course Length – 5000 meters

 

General Notes – This course has a fairly flat first mile, followed by some dropping, climbing, and dropping in the middle mile, and then a third mile which starts with a long climb and ends with a long straightaway. The footing is mostly grass, with the course running alongside some paved cart paths. There were a lot of people in every race, and lots of spectators running around, so the energy was high. Temps during the races started in the mid 60's then dropped to the high 50's as the sun set. It was clear and dry throughout the day, with almost no wind. Of course, the costume race was hectic, but everyone managed to get through in one piece!

  

In the 9th/10th Grade JV Boys Race, there were 473 competitors.

In the 9th/10th Grade JV Girls Race, there were 229 competitors.

In the 11th/12th Grade JV Boys Race, there were 368 competitors.

In the 11th/12th Grade JV Girls Race, there were 158 competitors.

In the 1B-2A Varsity Girls Race, there were 161 competitors and 20 teams. LBHS was 5th.

In the 1B-2A Varsity Boys Race, there were 227 competitors and 30 teams. LBHS was 15th.

Apologies about some of the photos. It turns out to be very difficult to get high-quality photos in a big race as the sun goes down!

Oscar – One mile: 7:01. Two miles: 14:13. Finish: 22:27, 288th place. Average: 7:15.

Way to go Oscar! This is only your second ever 5k, so you're still learning your pace. You definitely went out fast, and you managed to keep that up through the second mile. With a bit more experience you'll learn what your first mile should feel like. Still, you were working really hard, moving up 19 places in the middle mile, and finishing right in the middle of a huge pack! Great job staying calm in that giant race, and I can't wait for next week!

Ava – One mile: 7:37. Two miles: 15:50. Finish: 25:24, 57th place. Average: 8:12.

Way to work Ava! That was a tough race, and even though you weren't feeling 100%, you put yourself out there and kept battling all the way through. That was a pretty quick first mile, and you stayed strong through the first half. That's awesome! Let's throw out the second half and focus on the wins. For starters, you were faster than Connell last year, despite feeling about the same. And you were only 0.8 seconds behind your time from Wenatchee, despite feeling way worse. That's really great! I'm so excited to see what you do next weekend!

Sisu – One mile: 7:04. Two miles: 14:09. Finish: 22:07, 55th place. Average: 7:08.

Awesome race, Sisu! You are right back where you finished at State last year and ready to jump back on that PR train. Almost 90 seconds faster than two weeks ago at Wenatchee — wow! You got out in a great spot, running even splits through the first and second miles. During the middle mile, you reeled Maren in and then got to work with her and Nina when the race got hard. Together, you three charged toward the finish. That was some amazing team running! All the hard work and training you’ve been putting in is paying off, and I’m excited to see what the rest of your season brings. Keep it up, Sisu!

Maren – One mile: 6:59. Two miles: 14:09. Finish: 21:57, 50th place. Average: 7:05.

Great race, Maren! I really liked where you went out — just behind Ingrid. You put yourself in a great position and, as usual, kept a pretty steady pace throughout the race. The coolest part was when Sisu and Nina surged up to you so the three of you could work together. You all pushed each other as you raced toward the finish! You are such a fierce competitor. This race put you right back where you were at the end of last season and puts you in a great spot to go after a new PR in a couple of weeks. Best of all, you were so locked in on the race that your shins didn’t even hurt! Let’s give those legs a little break this week and go have some fun skiing. Great job, Maren! 

Cassius – One mile: 7:25. Two miles: 14:52. Finish: 22:14, 243rd place. Average: 7:10.

Wow Cassius! Your first two miles were right around 7:25, which is a solid pace. Then you kicked it into overdrive in that last mile and ran 6:40 to close it out! It was really awesome to see you trust that you had that finishing mile, as you kept catching up to and passing people on those long climbs. In fact, you moved up 53 places in that last mile! Next time around, I think you can definitely go out a bit faster and hold on, and it's so exciting to see you run this well at this point in the season!

Elsa – One mile: 7:26. Two miles: 15:15. Finish: 24:19, 34th place. Average: 7:51.

Great running Elsa! You got out pretty quick, and while your second mile was a bit slower, you looked super strong through the first half of the race. People really got out, and you held your own in the mass. As the field slowed down, you kept going strong, moving up each mile of the race. That's hard to do as things started to spread out! Still, you pushed hard and came out with a very solid time. It's faster than Connell last year, which is awesome! As you continue to get more confident in your pace and you feel better, you're time is going to keep dropping. Keep up the great work!

Soren – One mile: 5:29. Two miles: 11:08. Finish: 17:12, 42nd place. Average: 5:33.

Congrats on the PR Soren! You went out right at your goal pace, then held your pace pretty well in the second mile. It sounds like you feel like you can run faster in the middle stretch, so next week that's definitely something to focus on. I think pushing with River will really help! Regardless, you picked it back up into the finish, earning a new 5k PR!

Sutherland – One mile: 7:54. Two miles: 16:17. Finish: 24:42, 54th place. Average: 7:58.

Wow, SJ — what a race! Your first race of the season and a 32-second PR! It was a big race, but you did a great job staying calm and not getting pulled out too fast in the first mile. You slowed down a little on the climbs in the middle mile, but then you picked the pace right back up in the final mile. The coolest thing was watching you cruise by so many people as you headed toward the finish. One after another, you just blew by your competitors and ran your fastest mile of the race! You stayed patient early, kept working through the middle, and finished so strong. What a way to start your season! Great job, SJ!

River – One mile: 5:30. Two miles: 11:08. Finish: 17:44, 67th place. Average: 5:43.

Way to work River. That was a gutsy race - you went out at about 17:00 pace with Soren for the first two miles, and put yourself out there. I know the last mile isn't exactly what you had hoped for. That's ok! You were super patient and worked with Soren through that long climb at the halfway point. Even though he pulled away from you, you had a great race! You're a whole 30 seconds faster than you were last year at 509, which is a way faster course than this! It's great to see how much you've progressed since last year, and you're well on your way to an awesome finish to the season!

Kylie – One mile: 10:21. Two miles: 21:23. Finish: 31:55, 141st place. Average: 10:18.

Nice job, Kylie! Your goals were to not stop and run faster than 35 minutes. Guess what? You accomplished both of them! You ran over 3 minutes faster than your goal and still had enough energy to give us some snarky comments during the race. I loved when you said you were going to beat that girl in the last 1200m and then immediately put in a surge and passed her within 200m. That was some serious determination! You are in a great spot right now — keep putting in the work at practice and you’ll keep having a great season. Great job, Kylie!

Thorsen – One mile: 5:53. Two miles: 11:51. Finish: 18:44, 126th place. Average: 6:03.

Nina – One mile: 7:07. Two miles: 14:11. Finish: 22:06, 54th place. Average: 7:08.

Crispin – One mile: 5:52. Two miles: 11:47. Finish: 18:20, 91st place. Average: 5:55.

Luke – One mile: 6:25. Two miles: 12:51. Finish: 19:56, 178th place. Average: 6:26.

Liam – One mile: 6:07. Two miles: 12:18. Finish: 19:15, 154th place. Average: 6:13.

Orlo – One mile: 5:52. Two miles: 11:47. Finish: 18:15, 85th place. Average: 5:53.

Ingrid – One mile: 6:57. Two miles: 13:54. Finish: 21:55, 47th place. Average: 7:04.

Zoie – One mile: 7:09. Two miles: 14:27. Finish: 22:25, 68th place. Average: 7:14.

Lena – One mile: 6:19. Two miles: 12:45. Finish: 20:12, 17th place. Average: 6:31.

Bhavana – One mile: 9:08. Two miles: 18:44. Finish: 29:22, 119th place. Average: 9:28.

Silas – One mile: 6:32. Two miles: 13:11. Finish: 20:36, 176th place. Average: 6:39.

Madie – One mile: 7:18. Two miles: 14:27. Finish: 22:30, 69th place. Average: 7:15.

Wenatchee Invite 9/19/2026

Wenatchee Invite - 9/19/2026

Course Length - 5k

General Notes - The course at Walla Walla Point Park is fairly flat, with some long gradual inclines/declines, a few short rises and falls, and one notable hill right at the finish. The footing is mostly grass, with some short pavement crossings. The weather during the races was in the mid 70’s to low 80’s, with lots of sun. It generally warmed during the day, with very little wind throughout. There were almost 25 schools present. 

In the 9th/10th Grade JV Boys race, there were 100 athletes.

In the 11th/12th Grade JV Boys race, there were 70 athletes.

In the JV Girls race, there were 46 athletes.

The Varsity Girls team was 3rd overall with 94 points. Moses Lake won with 54 points, Eastmont was 2nd with 82, and Cashmere was 4th with 113. There were 86 athletes and 11 teams.

The Varsity Boys team was 4th overall with 138 points. Moses Lake won with 32 points, Medical Lake was 3rd with 134, and Cle Elum-Roslyn was 5th with 187. There were 119 athletes and 18 teams.

Madie – One mile: 7:39. Two Mile: 15:37. Finish: 23:22. 3rd place. Average: 7:32.

Amazing race Madie! You looked like a completely different runner than last year! You ran strong and with so much confidence. Running the first mile with Elsa and Tova got you off to a great start, and then from there you just kept pushing. Even when you found yourself in no-man’s land, you continued to work and reel people in. You passed 3–4 people in the last 1200 meters, and PR’d by over 2 minutes! That is a huge improvement! The best part was hearing how much fun you had running the race — that’s what XC is all about! You should be really proud of how far you’ve come and how confidently you raced. Keep it up, Madie!

Crispin – One mile: 5:45. Two Mile: 11:59. Finish: 18:18, 27th place. Average: 5:54.

Way to go Crispin! You are off to a great start this season — two big PRs already! It was great seeing you run with Thorsen through the first mile before you started pushing up the hill behind the tennis courts. From there, you just kept moving up the field, powering up the hills and using the downhills to your advantage. You raced really well from start to finish! All the work you put in over the summer is showing, and a PR of over a minute is a huge improvement! Great work, Crispin — keep it going!

Nina – One mile: 7:07. Two Mile: 14:53. Finish: 22:37, 27th place. Average: 7:18.

Great race Nina! You ran 33 seconds faster than you did two years ago on this course, which is a huge improvement! It was awesome to see you keep working and pushing to catch up to Maren, even when the race got tough and painful. Whether you realized it or not, you were also helping pull Zoie along too. Running with teammates is always more fun, and it can be a great way to keep pushing yourself. It was also really cool to see you thinking about your form during the race — strong arms, good posture, and quick feet. You did a great job staying focused and continuing to work all the way to the finish. Keep putting in the work, Nina — your season is off to a great start!

Bhavana – One mile: 9:08. Two Mile: 19:29. Finish: 29:34, 33rd place. Average: 9:32.

Great race Bhavana! What a way to start the season — an almost one-minute PR in your first 5K of the season! You also broke 30 minutes for the first time, which is a huge milestone! You looked smooth, steady, and strong from start to finish, and it was great to see you stay so controlled throughout the race. You did a great job pushing through the heat and staying focused when you found yourself running by yourself, especially during that tough middle mile. All your hard work and consistency is starting to show, and you should be really proud of the way you raced. Great start to the season, Bhavana — keep it up! 

Zoie – One mile: 7:11. Two Mile: 14:57. Finish: 22:49, 32nd place. Average: 7:22.

Wow wow wow Zoie! Starting off your first 5k of the season with a fabulous PR! I know that it felt challenging, but you persevered and you showed yourself that you are more than capable of doing hard things. More than capable of thriving in this distance! You did a great job of running your race through the first part and staying connected with your teammates. Plus you were really engaged the whole time, I could tell from cheering you on, seeing you adjust your form and seeing you compete with those around you. Amazing job! 

Lena – One mile: 6:51. Two Mile: 13:51. Finish: 20:54, 12th place. Average: 6:45.

Whohooo! Nice job on this season’s 5k opener! I thought you did an excellent job of staying cool at the start with so many people around. It is ok if you feel like you didn’t start off at the right pace. Now you know a little more of where you are at, race-pace-wise, and you can adjust for the next one. You’re starting this season in the same ballpark as where you were at the end of last season, which is a fantastic place to be! You did a great job of staying focused and engaged, even when you were caught a little bit alone through the middle part of the race. Great job!

Luke - One mile: 6:20. Two Mile: 13:26. Finish: 20:31, 82nd place. Average: 6:37.

Great race Luke! You ran super close to your PR, which is especially impressive after being sick this week. It sounded like you were feeling much better than last week, and that was great to see and hear! You got out fast with a 6:20 opening mile, but you hung tough and kept working all the way through the race, finishing with a 6:37 average pace. As we work in longer tempo runs, holding your pace through that tough middle mile will become easier and easier. That's a really strong effort, especially coming off a tough week. Keep building from here, Luke — great work!

Soren – One mile: 5:19. Two Mile: 11:16. Finish: 17:23, 13th place. Average: 5:36.

Ava – One mile: 8:06. Two Mile: 16:49. Finish: 25:24, 13th place. Average: 8:12.

Cassius – One mile: 7:22. Two Mile: 15:39. Finish: 23:23, 48th place. Average: 7:33.

Ingrid – One mile: 6:55. Two Mile: 15:38.

Thorsen – One mile: 5:46. Two Mile: 12:12. Finish: 18:35, 37th place. Average: 6:00.

Karen – One mile: 6:08. Two Mile: 12:52. Finish: 19:34, 2nd place. Average: 6:19.

Oscar – One mile: 6:59. Two Mile: 14:43. Finish: 22:58, 59th place. Average: 7:25.

Holden – One mile: 5:14. Two Mile: 10:51. Finish: 17:21, 11th place. Average: 5:36.

Maren – One mile: 7:05. Two Mile: 14:47. Finish: 22:31, 25th place. Average: 7:16.

Liam – One mile: 6:10. Two Mile: 13:02. Finish: 19:49, 16th place. Average: 6:24.

Elsa – One mile: 7:40. Two Mile: 16:08. Finish: 24:46, 8th place. Average: 7:59.

Sisu – One mile: 7:09. Two Mile: 15:07. Finish: 23:29, 41st place. Average: 7:35.

Orlo – One mile: 6:04. Two Mile: 12:45. Finish: 19:18, 50th place. Average: 6:14.

Tova – One mile: 7:39. Two Mile: 15:44. Finish: 23:59, 7th place. Average: 7:44.

Silas – One mile: 6:37. Two Mile: 13:48. Finish: 21:05, 34th place. Average: 6:48.

River – One mile: 5:30.