Runners prepare to climb a short hill, trailing others who have already crested the incline in the Varsity Green Division 5k.
St. Charles High School's Charles Reid runs midway thru the Varsity White Boys 5k while coach Paul Wright (back left) gives instructions. The Pirates dominated the race, putting six in the top-20 and eight in the top-30 and scoring just 42-points in the field of 165 finishers and 22 teams.
Grain Valley coach Nick Small runs during the Varsity Boys Gold race at Forest Park XC Festival, with the 100-year-old Chase Park Plaza in the skyline.
W for the win!
Benton (Illinois) junior Gavin Genisio makes a "W" symbol with his hands as he crosses the finish line first, winning the Varsity Gold Division race.