Runners from across the state with gather in Pasco on Nov. 7 for the 2009 WIAA/Dairy Farmers of Washington/Les Schwab Tires State Cross Country Championships.

This will mark the 22nd year that the city of Pasco has hosted the event.

The Class 3A girls race will begin at 12:30 p.m. and the boys will race at 2 p.m.

Sun Willows Golf Course will again host the state championship meet as 1,614 runners representing 244 different schools across the state will compete this Saturday.

There will be 173 girls and 174 boys competing in 3A.