Columbus East High School

Event Overview Who: CEHS State qualifier, Norman Dickson! When: Saturday, October 31, 2026. Where: LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course at the Wabash Valley Sports Center. Address: 599 S. Tabortown Road, Terre Haute, IN 47803. Important Times to Know: 9:30 AM: Gates open to the public. 12:40 PM: Boys report to the starting line. 1:00 PM: Boys Championship Race begins! 2:00 PM: Awards Ceremony begins (or 20 minutes after the conclusion of the race). 7:00 PM: The facility closes. Tickets & Admission: Tickets cost $15.00 (additional fees may apply) for school-age attendees and older. Admission is digital-only via Eventlink; cash will NOT be accepted at the gate. Tickets must be purchased online at https://public.eventlink.com/tickets?t=213164&p=326975 Pro-Tip: Cell service and Wi-Fi can be spotty at the course. To avoid entry delays, please purchase your tickets in advance and have the ticket pulled up on your phone screen as you approach the gate. Arrival & Parking: Parents and fans must park in general spectator parking. Do not attempt to enter through Gate 3, as this gate is strictly for team vehicles with a valid Gate 3 Pass Vehicles without a Gate 3 pass will be re-routed to general spectator parking Overnight parking is not permitted at the facility. Spectator Guidelines: Viewing: For the safety of the runners, spectators must stay behind the fenced areas and/or white lines during the competition. Weather: Come prepared! The state finals meet will be held as scheduled, regardless of weather conditions. Pets: No pets are allowed in the complex, though service animals are permitted. Food & Merchandise: Concessions will be available throughout the event. You can also purchase official IHSAA apparel from E.A. Graphics on race day. Drones: Spectators are prohibited from using unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) at or around the tournament site. Warm-Up Info for Athletes (and Coaches) For safety reasons, it is not recommended that athletes run outside the fenced boundaries of the complex/ If any athletes chooses to leave the fenced complex for warmups or cooldowns, he must exit and re-enter through Gate 4 only If leaving the grounds, athletes must follow instructions from security personnel and use caution crossing Swalls Drive, as it is an uncontrolled gravel road with vehicle traffic and other hazards. Good luck Norman!