Cross Country Sundown Showdown
- Date Fri 17th July 2026
- Time 7:00PM CDT
- Location Carterville, Illinois
- Price $28.42
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 2nd Annual Cross Country Sundown Showdown on Friday, July 17, 2026, in the scenic town of Carterville, Williamson! This exciting event is designed for runners of all ages and skill levels, featuring a thrilling 5K course that celebrates the spirit of cross country racing.
Whether you're part of a team with 3-5 runners or prefer to tackle the course solo, you'll enjoy a mix of grass, gravel, and paved paths as you compete for glory. The race kicks off behind the Carterville Community Center, where registration and bib pickup will take place starting at 5:30 PM. Participants can look forward to awards for the top 20 male and female finishers, as well as accolades for the best teams in each division: Male, Female, and Mixed. Join us for a fun-filled evening of athleticism, camaraderie, and community spirit—mark your calendars and don't miss out on this unforgettable race day!
Whether you're part of a team with 3-5 runners or prefer to tackle the course solo, you'll enjoy a mix of grass, gravel, and paved paths as you compete for glory. The race kicks off behind the Carterville Community Center, where registration and bib pickup will take place starting at 5:30 PM. Participants can look forward to awards for the top 20 male and female finishers, as well as accolades for the best teams in each division: Male, Female, and Mixed. Join us for a fun-filled evening of athleticism, camaraderie, and community spirit—mark your calendars and don't miss out on this unforgettable race day!
Organiser's Description
THE 2ND ANNUAL CROSS COUNTRY SUNDOWN SHOWDOWN
July 17, 2026
REGISTRATION AND BIB PICKUP
Carterville Community Center, 120 N Greebriar Rd, Carterville
Friday, July 17, 2026 5:30 PM
SHIRT DEADLINE JULY 5, 2026
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 RUN THE RACE SOLO, IF YOU PREFER. You can expect mostly grass with a little gravel and paved path in the mix.
Awards for the top 20 female and male runners as well as top team 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.
Race Markings
Race will be marked with the following paint
Mile 1 - Red
Mile 2 - White
Mile 3 - Blue
There will be a lead vehicle to guide the runners through the course.
July 17, 2026
REGISTRATION AND BIB PICKUP
Carterville Community Center, 120 N Greebriar Rd, Carterville
Friday, July 17, 2026 5:30 PM
SHIRT DEADLINE JULY 5, 2026
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 RUN THE RACE SOLO, IF YOU PREFER. You can expect mostly grass with a little gravel and paved path in the mix.
Awards for the top 20 female and male runners as well as top team 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.
Race Markings
Race will be marked with the following paint
Mile 1 - Red
Mile 2 - White
Mile 3 - Blue
There will be a lead vehicle to guide the runners through the course.
Races
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XC 5k
Incl. $3.42 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 17th July 2026 (7:00PM CDT)
$28.42
OPENS 04 MAY 26
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