Parking/Shuttle Information
There is no spectator parking at the Zimmer Championship Course or University Ridge for the Nuttycombe Wisconsin Invitational, the Wisconsin Pre-Nationals and the 2018 NCAA Cross Country Championships.
Parking is not allowed on Woods Road, County Highway PD or County Highway M near the Zimmer Course. Any vehicles violating this will be subject to ticket and tow at the owner's expense.
In addition, there is no drop-off or pick-up location at the course for Uber, Lyft or taxi drivers. Spectators that use a ride service will be directed to EPIC or other parking locations to ride the shuttle in. Due to construction around the course, we strongly discourage fans from either biking or running to the course to attend meets.
Specific parking information and shuttle information for each invitational the Badgers host this year is listed below. Tailgating is not permitted at any of the lots.
Nuttycombe Wisconsin Invitational
Wisconsin Pre-Nationals
NCAA Cross Country National Championship
Concessions/Merchandise
A concession and merchandise stand will be open at the Thomas Zimmer Championship Course for the Wisconsin Pre-Nationals and the NCAA Cross Country Championships.
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NCAA Cross Country National Championship
To gain admission to the 2018 NCAA Cross Country Championships, fans will be required to park in the designated parking lots and ride provided shuttles to the Zimmer Championship Course.
There is no spectator parking at the Zimmer Championship Course or University Ridge. Parking is not allowed on Woods Road, County Highway PD or County Highway M near the Zimmer Course. Any vehicles violating this will be subject to ticket and tow at the owner's expense.
Spectator Shuttles will be available to transport fans to the course running on a continuous loop. Shuttle service will start at 8:30 a.m. and accessible shuttles will be available at each lot.
Cost (Cash ONLY): $10/rider (round trip)
First Shuttle from Lot 1A/1B: 8:30 a.m.
Last Shuttle: Two hours after the awards ceremony
Lots will be opened one at a time for parking in the order listed below with Lots 1A (EPIC) and 1B (Blackhawk Church) opening first. ATMs will be located at both the upper lot at EPIC and at Blackhawk Church. Tailgating is not permitted at any of the lots below. Parking at Badger Ridge Middle School will only be utilized if the upper lot at EPIC becomes full.
- *Lot 1A and 1B both open
- EPIC Systems – 1979 Milky Way, Verona WI, 53593 (MAP)
- Blackhawk Church – 9620 Brader Way, Middleton, WI 53562 (MAP)
- Badger Ridge Middle School – 740 N. Main Street, Verona, WI 53593 (MAP)
Directional signage will be available on the main roads to direct fans where to park. Fans can find out what lots are open the day of the meet on Twitter (@BadgerTrackXC).
Wisconsin Pre-Nationals
To gain admission to the 2018 Wisconsin Pre-Nationals, fans will be required to park in the designated parking lots and ride provided shuttles to the Zimmer Championship Course.
There is no spectator parking at the Zimmer Championship Course or University Ridge. Parking is not allowed on Woods Road, County Highway PD or County Highway M near the Zimmer Course. Any vehicles violating this will be subject to ticket and tow at the owner's expense.
Spectator Shuttles will be available to transport fans to the course running on a continuous loop. Shuttle service will start at 8 a.m. and accessible shuttles will be available at each lot. Tailgating is not permitted at any of the lots below.
Cost (Cash ONLY): $10/rider (round trip)
First Shuttle from Lot 1: 8 a.m.
Last Shuttle: One hour after the final race is complete
Lots will be opened one at a time for parking in the order listed below.
- EPIC Systems – 1979 Milky Way, Verona WI, 53593 (MAP)
Directional signage will be available on the main roads to direct fans where to park. Fans can find out what lots are open on Twitter (@BadgerTrackXC).
Nuttycombe Wisconsin Invitational
Spectator parking for the Nuttycombe Wisconsin Invitational will be located at Blackhawk Church in Middleton, Wisconsin. Please follow the signage to the upper lot at the church.
There is no spectator parking at the Zimmer Championship Course or University Ridge. Parking is not allowed on Woods Road, County Highway PD or County Highway M near the Zimmer Course. Any vehicles violating this will be subject to ticket and tow at the owner's expense.
The shuttle will pick-up and drop-off at the upper level of the parking structure running every 15-20 minutes. Accessible shuttles will be available. Tailgating is not allowed at Blackhawk Church.
Blackhawk Church: 9620 Brader Way, Middleton, WI 53562
Cost (Cash ONLY): $5/rider (round trip)
First Shuttle: 9 a.m.
Last Shuttle: One hour after awards ceremony
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