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A Tradition of Excellence

1978 Girls 3rd in CIF Finals
1979 Girls CIF Finalist
1986 Boys CIF Finalist
1988 Boys CIF Prelims
1989 Girls South Coast League Champs
1989 Girls CIF Finalist
1991 Girls CIF Finalist
1992 Girls South Coast League Finals Race Champs
1992 Girls CIF Finalist
1993 Girls Individual CIF Finalist
1994 Boys CIF Prelims
1994 Boys Individual Orange County Championships
1995 Boys South Coast League Champs
1996 Boys CIF Prlims
1997 Girls CIF Prelims
1997 Boys CIF Prelims
1998 Girls CIF Prelims
1999 Girls Undefeated South Coast League
1999 Girls CIF Prelims
2000 Girls Individual CIF Finalist
2001 Girls Individual CIF Prelims
2003 Girls Div 2 Orange County Champions
2003 Girls CIF Prelims
2004 Girls CIF Finalist
2005 Girls CIF Prelims
2006 Girls Individual CIF Finalist
2006 Girls South Coast League JV Champions
2008 Boys CIF Prelims
2008 Girls CIF Prelims

Mt. SAC Cross Country Invitational

According to their web site, Mt. SAC's cross country course is "one of the oldest and most famed courses in the world, challenging generations of runners against each other". The very mention of this course generates trepidation in the hearts of all who have run it. Switchbacks, Reservoir Hill and Poop-Out Hill are the names of hills that have become legends. An entire day-and-a-half is devoted to high school students, with races starting every seven minutes. This is the course of champions.

Water and snacks are usually provided for the athletes, and many concession stands are also available. Not only are t-shirts available, but almost every other type of commemorative trinket imaginable! Despite the late date, it tends to be quite warm (okay, hot!) at this course as the day progresses, and there is not a great deal of shade, so spectators should dress accordingly. Parking is across Temple Avenue from the stadium (on the North side), and their is a fair distance to walk to get to the event. Plan to allow plenty of time.

This three mile course, as mentioned above, is anything but easy. Viewing is a little easier than some courses, since the runners cross the same central area several times. Also, if your athlete is towards the front of the pack, you can see him or her finish without crowding around the finish line, using the large jumbotron displayed in the spectator area. The difficulty in seeing your runner is in figuring out in which race they will run, since there are often three or four races per class, per division. The race schedule will posted when it is available.

Results will be posted on this site, the Mt. SAC home site, and dyestatcal.