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The purpose of this blog is for the coaching staff to be able to communicate with athletes, parents, and fans about all thing MVHS cross country and track.

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Continental League Early Bird

2/27/2026

 
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Schedule for March 2nd-8th
Monday: MVHS Track @ 3:10pm
                DeKoevend Park @ 3:20pm (Distance only)
Tuesday: MVHS Track @ 3:10pm
Wednesday: MVHS Track @ 3:10pm
                  Redstone Park @ 3:20pm (Distance only)
                  Senior Banner Pictures @ 6pm 

Thursday: MVHS Track @ 3:10pm
Friday: MVHS Track @ 3:10pm
Saturday: Varsity Continental League Early Bird @ Echo Park Stadium

Important Team Links:
  • Schedule Link
  • Team Handbook
  • Parent Meeting Info
  • Week 2 Scheduling Conflicts Form (fill this out asap if you will miss any practices this week or if you are NOT available for the Varsity meet Saturday)
  • Athlete Event Preferences form (we are still missing responses from about half of the team... this will help us scheduling meets these first few weeks)

Continental League Early Bird Qualifier (varsity)
​When: Saturday​, March 8th @ 10 a.m.
Where: Echo Park Stadium (Parker) 
Transportation: There is no bus for this meet. Please provide your own ride to and from the meet.
Arrival Time: Event coaches will discuss arrival times with athletes this week 
Spectator Fee: $5 gate fee for spectators (cash only)
Rolling Schedule: This meet is run on a rolling schedule. It will run ahead of time if possible. Make sure you are paying attention to where the meet is on the time schedule as the day goes on.
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Meet Information and Schedule:
  • Meet Info & Schedule 
  • Meet Website
  • MEET LINEUPS LINK - Lineups will be finalized Wednesday after practice... thank you for your patience!
  • 3-4 Event workers are needed to help run girls discus (measuring throws and retrieving discs). If you can help out, text Coach Kunz at 720-218-5383 for details. You will receive community service hours!

Uniform Checkout​
Please read through this Uniform Info Sheet for details on the uniform options. We will hand out uniforms this week to any athletes that have not purchased one in the past.
  • Tuesday after practice: Distance, Throws and Varsity Sprints/Jumps
  • Wednesday after practice: JV sprints/jumps

Sprints/Jumps Time Trials Results
We had a gorgeous day for time trials Saturday! Coaches will use the results from the timed races and field event competitions this weekend (as well as times from preseason practices and/or preseason meet results) to help determine our first varsity lineup. 
  • Time Trials Results (sprints & jumps)
  • The sprints are hand timed, so please factor in that hand times are generally ~.2 faster than an electric timed result

Program Fee/Fundraising
  • Why: There are currently 135 athletes out for track and field this spring. As a result, we have hired 8 assistant coaches. Our team receives $100 from your initial district athletic fee, and DCSD only provides 4 assistant coaching stipends for the spring track & field season. To ensure all of our athletes have proper coaching we are asking every family on the team to pay a small additional program fee to the Track & Field Booster Club to help us cover all of our costs for the season.
  • Program Fee:
    • $75 additional program fee is used to help compensate our assistant coaches, purchase equipment, cover meet entry fees for the 2026 spring season, and cover other costs that pop up throughout the season. 
    • ​Payment can be made through this Track & Field Booster Club Link

Parent Meet & Greet Night
Join us Tuesday night at Prost Brewing Co to meet your fellow parents and help raise money for our team!
  • Tuesday 5:30-8pm (53 Centennial Boulevard, HR)
  • Prost Menus
  • Mention you are with MVHS Track & Field and we will receive a portion of the proceeds for all food and bev purchases! This is a family friendly spot with non-alcoholic options and a kids menu, so feel free to bring the kids along to grab dinner to help us raise more money!

Parent Tshirt Fundraiser
Our amazing parent volunteers have designed a special tshirt or sweatshirt that you can purchase to help raise funds for our team. 
  • Orders due Friday!
  • Parent Shirt order page

Spirit Wear/Gear Order - Last call
Anyone that would like to purchase any team gear (shirts/hoodies/ bags, hats, etc), the team store closes this Wednesday night. This will be the last opportunity to purchase team gear, but nothing is required.
  • Team Store Link
  • If you participated in preseason and placed an order last month, I will bring the gear to practice to hand out as soon as it arrives.

Time for New Shoes? (Distance)
Reminder that as a general rule of thumb, your shoes will need to be replaced every 300-500 miles. There's a lot of variation depending on the brand/model, but please be proactive in recognizing when you think you need new shoes. We know that a good pair of running shoes can be expensive, but it's better to be safe rather than put too many miles on them and risk injury. If you've been running in the same shoe since the start of Winter Conditioning it might be time for a new pair. 

Academic Eligibility
  • In order to be eligible for track and field this season athletes must be passing all classes. 
  • ​A failing grade in any class will result in an athlete losing eligibility. 
  • To return to eligibility, athletes must pick up a "gold card" from the athletic office and have it signed by your teacher once your grade has improved to passing (60% or above). 
  • Once signed by your teacher, "Gold Cards" must be returned to Mrs. Vitry in the athletic office. She will communicate with Coach Kunz once you are eligible to return to competition. 

Start of the CHSAA Season

2/18/2026

 
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Schedule for Feb 23 - Mar 1
Monday: MVHS Track @ 3:10pm
Tuesday: 
MVHS Track @ 3:10pm
Wednesday: MVHS Track @ 3:10pm
                    Parent Meeting @ 6pm MVHS Library
Thursday: MVHS Track @ 3:10pm (sprints & field events)
                  Redstone Park @ 3:20pm (Distance)
Friday: MVHS Track @ 3:10pm
Saturday: MVHS Track @  8am  (distance)
                   Time Trials - MVHS Track @ 9am (sprints & field events)
                    Community Service Cleanup @ MVHS Track 11am-12pm
                    (Kona Ice will be here!)



Parent Meeting Information:
There will be a parent meeting Wednesday 2/25 at 6 p.m. in the MVHS Library. Coach Kunz will discuss important information for the season and we ask that all families try to send at least one parent/guardian if possible. Athletes do not need to attend. Topics will include:
  • Team schedule, transportation and weekly meet lineups
  • Parent help needs for the season
  • Budget and Fundraising 
  • Uniforms Info
  • General info and expectations for the season

​Spike Nights
Runners Roost in Lone Tree is hosting a new 3 night event Feb. 25, 26 and 27 from 4-7pm if you need to purchase new training shoes, competition spikes/slicks, or other training gear. There will be different brand reps each night... and free pizza!
  • Mention you are with MVHS Track & Field at checkout and you will receive 15% off all regular priced items (for the whole family!)
  • Anytime you make a purchase from 2/23 thru 3/23 and tell them you are w/ MVHS Track & Field, our team will get a portion of the proceeds!
  • Spike Nights Flyer/Info 

Track & Shed Cleanup - Community Service Opportunity
On Saturday 2/28 after the sprints/field events time trials, we will take an hour or so to clean up the general area around the track as well as reorganize and clean out the track shed. Any athletes on the team that would like to earn community service hours are invited to come help!
  • Please arrive around 11:00 am, we will get started as soon as Time Trials are over
  • The Kona Ice Truck will be on site from 11am-12pm! Please stop by and bring cash or card to grab a treat. Our program will receive a portion of all sales, so let your friends know they should swing by!

Team Spirit Wear/Gear Order (Optional)
If you would like to order any team spirit wear/gear, please visit our team shop link. Nothing is required, but we would like all athletes (and parents!) wearing some sort of MVHS gear at meets. 
  • Online gear orders close on Tuesday, March 3rd. Once the store closes on Tuesday you will not be able to order Vista gear again this season. 
  • ​Team Store Link (access code: yvNCRgvNzU)

Team Handbook
All athletes and parents are expected to review our team policies and expectations for the season
  • 2026 Team Handbook & Policies​

Academic Eligibility
In order to be eligible for track and field this season athletes must be passing all classes. 
  • A failing grade in any class will result in an athlete losing eligibility. 
  • To return to eligibility, athletes must pick up a "gold card" from the athletic office and have it signed by your teacher once your grade has improved to passing (60% or above). 
  • Once signed by your teacher, "Gold Cards" must be returned to the athletic office, they will communicate with Coach Kunz once you are eligible to return to competition. ​


MVHS Track Updated All-Time List (distance)

Boys All-Time List

Girls All-Time List



Feb 16th-22nd

2/11/2026

 
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Schedule for Feb 16th-22nd
Mon: MVHS Track @ 8:00 a.m. (spikes!)
Tues: MVHS Track @ 3:10 p.m.
Wednesday: Redstone Park @ 3:20 p.m.
Thursday: MVHS Track @ 3:10 p.m.
Friday: MVHS Track @ 3:10 p.m.
Saturday: Colorado Classic Pre-Season Meet @ LPS Stadium
* Changed to a 10 a.m. start time


Colorado Classic Pre-Season #2
LIVE RESULTS

Time Schedule
All times are estimates…the meet will have a rolling schedule). Please arrive at least 90 minutes before your expected race time. 

10:00 - Girls 3200 -  (2 sections)
10:35 - Boys 3200 - (2 sections)
11:00 - Girls 100 - (3 Sections)
11:05 - Boys 100 - (3 Sections)
11:15 - Girls 800 - (3 sections)
11:30 - Boys 800 - (4 sections)
11:55 - Girls 400  - (5 sections)
12:10 - Boys 400 - (4 sections)
12:25 - Girls 200 - (2 sections)
12:30 - Boys 200 - (3 sections)
12:40 - Girls 1600 - (3 sections)
1:05 - Boys 1600 - (6 sections)


2026 Track Registration
Registration for the official spring track season is now live at the link HERE. Please register before the Monday, February 23rd start date. If anyone is missing a physical, it needs to be uploaded to their account before February 23rd otherwise you will not be allowed to participate until it is cleared.

2026 Tentative Track Schedule
HERE

Runners Roost Spike Day
Where: Runners Roost Lone Tree
When: February 25th/26th/27th (4pm-7pm all 3 days)

Mountain Vista Track will get a % of the proceeds back to the program.
*You can go to Runners Roost Lone Tree at any time and tell them that you are a Mountain Vista athlete and they will give a discount. 


Pre-Season Track Parent Meeting
There will be a parent meeting in the MVHS Library @ 6 p.m. on February 25th. 

February 9th-14th

2/3/2026

 
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Schedule for Feb 9th-14th
Mon: Redstone Park @ 3:20 p.m.
Tues: MVHS Track @ 3:10 p.m. (bring spikes)
Wednesday: MVHS Track @ 3:10
Thursday: MVHS Track @ 3:10 p.m. (bring spikes)
Friday: No School (Run On Your Own)
Saturday: DeKoevend Park @ 8 a.m.

*Weather permitting we will be having practice on President's Day @ 8 a.m.


2026 Track Registration
Registration for the official spring track season is now live at the link HERE. Please register before the February 23rd start date. If anyone is missing a physical, it needs to be uploaded to their account before 2/23 to be able to participate in the practice the first day of practice.

Gear Order (Closes Tuesday)
The link to the first gear order of the track season is HERE. It will be open until February 10th.

2026 Tentative Track Schedule
HERE

Colorado Classic Pre-Season #2
February 21st we will be racing a pre-season meet at LPS Centennial Stadium. Register HERE. Deadline to register is February 20th. 
*Entry Fee will be $30 per athlete.

2/21/26 Meet Schedule (Girls First, Boys second, slow to fast) 
9 AM Start Time
3200 meters
100 meters
800 meters
400 meters
200 meters
1600 meters

Runners Roost Spike Day
Where: Runners Roost Lone Tree
When: February 25th/26th/27th (4pm-7pm all 3 days)

Mountain Vista Track will get a % of the proceeds back to the program.
*You can go to Runners Roost Lone Tree at any time and tell them that you are a Mountain Vista athlete and they will give a discount. 



Pre-Season Track Parent Meeting
There will be a parent meeting in the MVHS Library @ 6 p.m. on February 25th. 

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