Be Hydrated! Be Ready to Run! Be on Time! – 2022, 2023, 2024 Region Champions

Home Meet Information

Everything you need to know about racing at Jones County's home course

Home Course Details

Location

Gray, Georgia
Jones County Cross Country Course

Course Length

5K (3.1 miles) certified cross country course

Course Features
  • • Rolling terrain with strategic hills
  • • Mix of grass and trail surfaces
  • • Spectator-friendly layout
  • • Multiple viewing points

2025 Home Meets

JC Time Trials

Date: August 9, 2025

Teams: All (Varsity & JV)

Purpose: Season opening time trials

MileSplit Results
Course Cleanup

Date: September 13, 2025

Teams: All

Purpose: Course preparation and team building

Community service and course maintenance

Ranchers Release the Hounds Invitational

Date: September 20, 2025

Teams: All (Varsity & JV)

Type: Major Home Invitational

MileSplit Results
Purple and Gold (2 Mile)

Date: October 9, 2025

Teams: All

Distance: 2 Mile Race

Shorter distance race for speed development

🏆 GHSA 4A Sectionals - CHAMPIONSHIP MEET

Date: November 1, 2025

Teams: All (Varsity & JV)

Type: Region 2 AAAA Sectional Championships

Significance: All-Region team selections (Top 7)

Regions: 1, 2, 3, 4 competing

MileSplit Results

Visitor Information

Directions
Address

297 Howard Roberts Road
Gray, GA

Near Dames Ferry Elementary School

Note: The Greyhound Invitational is now being held at 297 Howard Roberts Road, Gray, GA near Dames Ferry Elementary School. We can't wait to see you there.
Facilities
Available Amenities
  • • Parking areas
  • • Restroom facilities
  • • Spectator viewing areas
  • • Team warming areas

Course Records

High School Male Course Record

15:01.57

Justin Wachtel

Mary Persons High School

2021

Greyhound Invitational - Release the Hounds
Sep 12, 2020 (HS Boys)
High School Female Course Record

17:40.67

Zahara Bernal

Pace Academy

2025

GHSA 4A Sectional 1 (Regions 1,2,4,8)
Nov 2, 2024 HS Girls
Middle School Male Course Record

12:13.67

Wyatt Vassey

Vidalia

2029

Ranchers Release the Hounds Invitational
Sep 21, 2024 (MS Boys)
Middle School Female Course Record

13:04.73

Collier Marbut

ACE Charter

2025

Greyhound Invitational - Release the Hounds
Sep 12, 2020 (MS Girls)

Home Course Advantage

Why Our Athletes Excel at Home
  • Familiar with every turn, hill, and terrain change
  • Regular training on the course builds confidence
  • Strong community and family support
  • Comfortable pre-race routine and environment
  • Strategic knowledge of when to make moves during races

Meet Sponsors

We thank our generous sponsors who help make our home meets possible and support Jones County Cross Country.

Interested in sponsoring Jones County Cross Country? Contact us to learn about sponsorship opportunities.