The 2011 Forest Park Cross Country Festival lived up to it's billing as many of the best runners across the state combined to shatter records in the 6th annual running of this event.

Missouri MileSplit's Craig Martin recaps the guys action from Forest Park

MilleSplit's Craig Martin recaps the girls action from Forest Park

12 guys to watch at this years Forest Park Cross Country Festival

Eureka High School's Hannah Long is scheduled to make her high school debut at Forest Park. Missouri MileSplit's Craig Martin spoke with Hannah and Coach Fisher about the excitement and expectations surrounding the new freshman.

Ben Rosario brings you the Big River Running Company preview of the 2011 Forest Park Cross Country Festival.

There will be 3500 runners at Forest Park on Saturday, Missouri MileSplit's David Everett brings you 11 Missouri females to watch.

The Forest Park Cross Country Festival never was intended to blend in. All along, the plan has been to make a big splash. (via STLtoday.com)

Both Rock Bridge and Rockhurst opened the season with impressive victories in route to their showdown at the Forest Park XC Festival.