MEN	8 K / 4.97 Miles	8:00 AM Start
WOMEN	5 K / 3.1 Miles	9:00 AM Start

   
REMEMBERING MICHAEL PRETORIOUS
The Trevecca Nazarene University cross country teams are set to host the 2025 Michael Pretorius Invitational on September 20, 2025 at the Vaughn's Gap Course in Percy Warner Park in Nashville, Tennessee.  
 
The annual home meet for the Trojans began honoring Michael Pretorius, an alumnus of the program, in 2022 following his passing on July 31, 2022.
 
Michael Pretorius competed for Trevecca beginning in 2012 and was diagnosed with cancer during his senior season (2014-2015) following the fall cross country campaign. His battle with cancer was both fierce and enduring. He remained enrolled in classes while going through intense treatment with his trademark smile, easing the tension of those around him. When he completed his initial treatment near the end of the 2015 outdoor track and field season, he made an inspiring and courageous return to the team, competing in the 800m run at the Rhodes College meet in Memphis. He eventually was cancer-free, but the cancer returned in 2019 and a second battle ensued.
 
In partnership with Michael's family, the proceeds from the initial meet went to Cancer Crackdown. Cancer Crackdown is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit organization founded to help support cancer fighters. They are an organization that helped support Michael and his wife Amanda during his battle with cancer.
 
Starting in 2023, the Michael Pretorius Invitational sends proceeds to a new organization, "Under the Willow," founded by Michael's wife Amanda and named in his honor. "Under the Willow" offers community, resources, and in-person retreats specifically for companions and caregivers of someone facing a diagnosis, so their stories can continue to bring hope, support, and life. 
 
Vaughn's Gap is Trevecca's home course where the Trojans have hosted its home meets and conference championships over the years.
MORE ABOUT MICHAEL PRETORIUS
 
MEET DIRECTOR:
Austin Selby | 615-602-1725 | aselby@trevecca.edu
 
MEET REFEREE:
Mike Hamm
 
ENTRY FEES:
$300.00 Per Team (Men or Women)
*Unlimited entries per team
*Unattached Allowed
   
TIMING:
CFPI Timing
 
VAUGHN'S GAP COURSE:
The course is moderately flat with a few hills sprinkled in. The men run two big loops followed by the cutoff in the final loop. The women run one big loop taking the cutoff when they come back around. The course will be well marked with plans for a lead vehicle driven by race director Austin Selby.
 
PARKING:
Team Vans - park in paved area at the Vaughn's Gap Course entrance.
Team Buses - Park in Grass Area (if dry). If grass is to wet for grass, buses will drop off and move to a predetermined area near the park.
 
INCLEMENT WEATHER PLAN:
There is no shelter at Vaughn's Gap, team buses and vans are the evacuation area if weather dictates course to be cleared. 
 
ATHLETIC TRAINING | MEDICAL SUPPORT:
Trevecca athletic training staff provide ice and on site first aide but will not provide advanced modalities. If you have any special needs, contact Nathan Waite at 269-986-3492.  
 
Vanderbilt LifeFlight is providing EMS coverage (water and ice)
 
TEAM AREA REMINDER:
Please police your team area prior to leaving, throwing away all trash in the bags we provide. This helps us continue our great relationship with the city who manage the park.
   
From I-65 North | Louisville
Take I-65 through downtown Nashville
Take Exit 74A (Old Hickory Boulevard West). 
Follow exit ramp around and merge onto Old Hickory Boulevard. 
Follow Old Hickory Blvd. (west) until it DEAD ENDS at State Highway 100.  Take a RIGHT onto HWY 100
Find Vaughn's Gap Parking lot 0.1 mile on your RIGHT
 
From I-65 South | Huntsville, Birmingham
Take Exit 74A (Old Hickory Boulevard West). 
Follow exit ramp around and merge onto Old Hickory Boulevard. 
Follow Old Hickory Blvd. (west) until it DEAD ENDS at State Highway 100.  Take a RIGHT onto HWY 100
Find Vaughn's Gap Parking lot 0.1 mile on your RIGHT
course.
 
From I-24 East | Chattanooga, Atlanta
Take I-24 East to I-440 West towards Memphis. 
Take I-440 West to I-65 South towards Huntsville. 
Once on I-65 South, follow to Exit 74A (Old Hickory Boulevard West). 
Follow exit ramp around and merge onto Old Hickory Boulevard. 
Follow Old Hickory Blvd. (west) until it DEAD ENDS at State Highway 100.  Take a RIGHT onto HWY 100
Find Vaughn's Gap Parking lot 0.1 mile on your RIGHT
 
From I-24 West | Clarksville, Paducah
Take I-24 to the I-65/I-24 split. 
Take I-65 South towards Huntsville. 
Follow I-65 through downtown and take Exit 74A (Old Hickory Boulevard West). 
Follow exit ramp around and merge onto Old Hickory Boulevard. 
Follow Old Hickory Blvd. (west) until it DEAD ENDS at State Highway 100.  Take a RIGHT onto HWY 100
Find Vaughn's Gap Parking lot 0.1 mile on your RIGHT
 
From I-40 West | Memphis
Take I-40 to Exit 199 (Old Hickory Boulevard) 
Take Exit 199, follow ramp and take RIGHT onto Old Hickory Blvd. 
Follow Old Hickory - across Highway 70 South - until it DEAD ENDS at Highway 100
Take LEFT onto Highway 100.
Follow through one light, just past the light Vaughn's Gap will be on your RIGHT
 
From I-40 East | Knoxville
At the I-40 split, BEAR LEFT to I-24/I-440, then RIGHT to I-440 West. 
Take I-440 to I-65 South (towards Huntsville)
Once on I-65 South, follow to Exit 74A (Old Hickory Boulevard West). 
Follow exit ramp around and merge onto Old Hickory Boulevard. 
Follow Old Hickory Blvd. (west) until it DEAD ENDS at State Highway 100.  Take a RIGHT onto HWY 100
Find Vaughn's Gap Parking lot 0.1 mile on your RIGHT