Bloom Alumni Cross Country Meet
- Date Sat 15th August 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Chicago Heights, Illinois
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the inaugural Bloom Alumni Cross Country Meet on Saturday, August 15, 2026! This exciting event will take place at the picturesque North Field, where alumni from various graduating classes will come together to tackle the nostalgic 2-mile cross country course. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to reconnect with friends, this meet promises a fun-filled day of camaraderie and competition.
Racers will kick off with staggered starting times beginning at 8:15 AM, allowing participants from different decades to showcase their skills. From the class of 1980 to the current runners, everyone is invited to join in on the friendly rivalry, with teams formed based on graduation decades. Enjoy the thrill of the race while reliving cherished memories alongside fellow alumni. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to celebrate your Bloom roots and enjoy a beautiful day of running!
Racers will kick off with staggered starting times beginning at 8:15 AM, allowing participants from different decades to showcase their skills. From the class of 1980 to the current runners, everyone is invited to join in on the friendly rivalry, with teams formed based on graduation decades. Enjoy the thrill of the race while reliving cherished memories alongside fellow alumni. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to celebrate your Bloom roots and enjoy a beautiful day of running!
Organiser's Description
LOCATION CHANGE!!
Calling all Cross Country and Track Alumni to the inaugural Alumni Cross Country Meet.
Meet at Old Bloom and head over to North Field to run the old 2 Mile Cross Country Course (or what remains of it!)
There is no longer any parking off Route 30, so you can park at the High School or Small Fry baseball field.
Here is how it will work.
HEAD STARTS
8:15 AM - Anyone from the class of 1980 or earlier will start
8:20 AM- Anyone from the class of 1981-1990 will start
8:25 AM- Anyone from the class of 1991-1999 will start
8:27 AM- Anyone from the class of 2000-2010 will start
8:29 AM- Anyone from the class of 2011-2019 will start
8:30 AM- Anyone from the class of 2020 through current runners will start
Chip times will be taken. Scoring will be based on your place regardless of when you started. Times will be recorded, but will not count in the scoring.
Teams will be based on decades. Classes of 1950-1980 will be a combined team. 1981-1990 is a team, 91-2000, 2001-2010, 2011-2020, 2021- 2026, and the current team.
5 people complete team scoring.
Friends of Bloom are welcome.
Bloom & Bloom Trail alumni are welcome. All sports programs now compete under one umbrella now.
Questions: bob@ilpreptoptiming.com
Calling all Cross Country and Track Alumni to the inaugural Alumni Cross Country Meet.
Meet at Old Bloom and head over to North Field to run the old 2 Mile Cross Country Course (or what remains of it!)
There is no longer any parking off Route 30, so you can park at the High School or Small Fry baseball field.
Here is how it will work.
HEAD STARTS
8:15 AM - Anyone from the class of 1980 or earlier will start
8:20 AM- Anyone from the class of 1981-1990 will start
8:25 AM- Anyone from the class of 1991-1999 will start
8:27 AM- Anyone from the class of 2000-2010 will start
8:29 AM- Anyone from the class of 2011-2019 will start
8:30 AM- Anyone from the class of 2020 through current runners will start
Chip times will be taken. Scoring will be based on your place regardless of when you started. Times will be recorded, but will not count in the scoring.
Teams will be based on decades. Classes of 1950-1980 will be a combined team. 1981-1990 is a team, 91-2000, 2001-2010, 2011-2020, 2021- 2026, and the current team.
5 people complete team scoring.
Friends of Bloom are welcome.
Bloom & Bloom Trail alumni are welcome. All sports programs now compete under one umbrella now.
Questions: bob@ilpreptoptiming.com
Races
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Alumni Cross Country Meet
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 15th August 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
Free
CLOSED
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