Bloom Alumni Cross Country Meet
- Date Sat 15th August 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Chicago Heights, Illinois
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Get ready for a nostalgic adventure at the inaugural Bloom Alumni Cross Country Meet on Saturday, August 15, 2026! Taking place in the scenic Chicago Heights, Cook, this unique event invites all Cross Country and Track alumni to relive their glory days on the beloved 2 Mile Cross Country Course at Wilson Woods.
Participants will kick off the day with staggered starts, beginning at 8:15 AM, allowing alumni from various decades to showcase their skills. Whether you graduated in 1980 or are part of the current running team, there's a place for everyone! Teams will be formed by graduation decade, creating a fun and competitive atmosphere. Don't miss out on this opportunity to reconnect with old friends, celebrate athletic achievements, and enjoy an invigorating run in a beautiful setting. Grab your running shoes and join us for a morning filled with camaraderie and memories!
Participants will kick off the day with staggered starts, beginning at 8:15 AM, allowing alumni from various decades to showcase their skills. Whether you graduated in 1980 or are part of the current running team, there's a place for everyone! Teams will be formed by graduation decade, creating a fun and competitive atmosphere. Don't miss out on this opportunity to reconnect with old friends, celebrate athletic achievements, and enjoy an invigorating run in a beautiful setting. Grab your running shoes and join us for a morning filled with camaraderie and memories!
Organiser's Description
Calling all Cross Country and Track Alumni to the inaugural Alumni Cross Country Meet.
Meet at Old Bloom and head over to Wilson Woods 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 202 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
Meet at Old Bloom and head over to Wilson Woods 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 202 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
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Location
1333 Edgewood Ave, Chicago Heights, 60411, IL, United States
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