To earn a varsity letter the athlete must meet one or more of the following criteria:
1. Receive a ranking of 10 or better at season's end. Rankings are based on average individual placement in meets compared to other teammates. A runner must have competed in more than half the regular season meets to qualify.
2. Finish in the top half of of the Big 9 Conference Championships -or- Section 1AAA Championships.
3. Complete a 5000 meter course in 18:30.00 or faster.
4. Senior with at least two years of competition and is in good standing.
Regardless of method achieved for lettering, athletes will not letter if:
1. Athlete misses a meet they are scheduled to compete in.
2. Athlete has two or more unexcused absences.
3. The athlete is suspended for academic reasons for any period of time.
4. The athlete is suspended from school or violates MSHSL rules concerning drug use (including alcohol and tobacco) hazing, harassment, or other stated violations.
5. The athlete does not finish the season in good standing.