SHELBYVILLE, IN. (October 9) – USA Track & Field National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships will take place on Saturday, December 14, 2024. This event will welcome youth, ages 7 to 18 from across the United States to compete. Young athletes will showcase their talents at The Blue River Cross Country Course at Blue River Memorial Park in Shelbyville, Indiana.

“USATF contacted us at the end of September when their 2024 host site had to change. We began conversations with them, ensuring them that we were interested and more than capable of hosting their event” remarks Gary Nolley, BRCCC Director.

Blue River Cross Country Course features 2K, 3K, 4K and 5K courses that are specifically designed for events like the USTAF Championships. “We designed these courses with flexibility in distance, features and amenities knowing we would foster relationships with organizations like the USATF” states Nolley.

“Needless to say, we are thrilled with the hard work of everyone affilated with Blue River Cross Country Course, their efforts continually create opportunity and excitement in Shelby County. We’ve notified our hospitality partners that this event will not only bring 3,000+ athletes, but support staff and families that will be looking for accommodations, restaurants, retail and entertainment while they are here. Shelby County and the City of Shelbyville are excited to welcome these visitors”, comments Rachael Ackley, Executive Director of Shelby County Tourism and Visitors Bureau.

For more information on the Blue River Cross Country Course, visit www.bluerivercc.com. We encourage you to ‘Find Your Place’ in Shelby County by visiting Shelby County Tourism and Visitors Bureau at 501 North Harrison Street in Shelbyville, or visit our website at www.visitshelbycounty.com.