Cross Country Sundown Showdown
- Date Fri 11th July 2025
- Time 7:00PM CDT
- Location Carterville, Illinois
- Price $33.67
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a thrilling evening of athletic competition at the 1st Annual Cross Country Sundown Showdown on Friday, July 11, 2025, in the scenic setting of Carterville, Williamson! This exciting event invites teams of 3-5 runners to tackle a 5K course that features a mix of grass, gravel, and paved paths, all while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of a high school-style cross country meet.
The race will kick off at 5:30 PM behind the Carterville Community Center, where participants will experience the camaraderie of teamwork and friendly competition. Don't worry if you don't have a full team; there will be opportunities to join others on race day! Awards will be given to the top 20 individual finishers and the top three teams in each division—Male, Female, and Mixed—making this event a fantastic opportunity for runners of all levels. Join us for an unforgettable evening of running, community spirit, and celebration!
The race will kick off at 5:30 PM behind the Carterville Community Center, where participants will experience the camaraderie of teamwork and friendly competition. Don't worry if you don't have a full team; there will be opportunities to join others on race day! Awards will be given to the top 20 individual finishers and the top three teams in each division—Male, Female, and Mixed—making this event a fantastic opportunity for runners of all levels. Join us for an unforgettable evening of running, community spirit, and celebration!
Organiser's Description
THE 1ST ANNUAL CROSS COUNTRY SUNDOWN SHOWDOWN
July 11, 2025
REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICKUP
Carterville Community Center, 120 N Greebriar Rd, Carterville
Friday, July 11, 2025 5:30 PM
RACE START AND FINISH BEHIND THE CARTERVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER
Join us for the first Sundown Showdown. Race start and finish behind the Carterville Community Center. This event resembles a high school-style cross country meet, using standard scoring and a 5K course. This is a team event, with 3-5 runners per team. (3 scoring runners per team) If you don't have a team or enough people to make an entire team, we will help you on race day to put a team together. You can expect mostly grass with a little gravel and paved path in the mix.
Awards for the top 20 runners as well as top 3 teams in each division (Male, Female, and Mixed).
Team scores are calculated by adding up the finishing positions of the top five runners on each team. Each runner earns points based on their finishing place (1 point for 1st, 2 points for 2nd, and so on). The total points for the team's top three runners are summed, and the team with the lowest total score wins.
July 11, 2025
REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICKUP
Carterville Community Center, 120 N Greebriar Rd, Carterville
Friday, July 11, 2025 5:30 PM
RACE START AND FINISH BEHIND THE CARTERVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER
Join us for the first Sundown Showdown. Race start and finish behind the Carterville Community Center. This event resembles a high school-style cross country meet, using standard scoring and a 5K course. This is a team event, with 3-5 runners per team. (3 scoring runners per team) If you don't have a team or enough people to make an entire team, we will help you on race day to put a team together. You can expect mostly grass with a little gravel and paved path in the mix.
Awards for the top 20 runners as well as top 3 teams in each division (Male, Female, and Mixed).
Team scores are calculated by adding up the finishing positions of the top five runners on each team. Each runner earns points based on their finishing place (1 point for 1st, 2 points for 2nd, and so on). The total points for the team's top three runners are summed, and the team with the lowest total score wins.
Cross Country Sundown Showdown
