Relive the glory days of the cross country season or experience running on grass for the first time on November 9, 2025 at this fun, cross country event! This event is open to all ages and abilities.

THE LOGISTICS:
The event takes place on the 3-mile MacNider cross country course, near Hoover Elementary School. Limited parking will be available at the school, located at 315 N. Springinsguth Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60194. Additional street parking is available on Amherst Drive or Colwyn Drive. _There is no parking allowed at the church across the street._

PACKET PICKUP:
Packet pickup will be held at Xtra Mile Running, 31 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg 60194 with dates and times TBA.

Raceday packet pickup will also be available starting at 8:30am.

EVENT TIMELINE: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2025

* 8 Check-in and race day packet pick-up begins at the Registration tent
* 10 The women's race begins
* 10 The men's race begins. (Please note the men's race start time may change slightly, depending on the conclusion of the preceding race)

RUN AS A TEAM!

There is an optional team competition for both races, (no mixed team divisions available). *Teams must be finalized by Friday night, November 7.*

GUIDELINES FOR TEAMS:

* Gather your team! Each team must have at least four males/females to participate in the team competition.
* Each teams' top four runners will score for the team total; the fifth and sixth runners will be counted against the other teams' scores.
* If your running club has more than six runners, we can work with your club leadership on creating multiple teams for the race, allowing you to also race each other.
* Decide on a team name. (This will be needed when you register)
* Individuals: When you register for the event, type in your team name to see if your team has already been created.

Already registered when you noticed this option? Email Jonathan at [email protected] with the team members and chosen name and we will create your team for you.

Special thanks to our event sponsors Xtra Mile Running and to Brooks and Chicago Area Runners Association for supplies.

_Spikes are recommended but not required. If you don't plan to wear spikes, we recommend picking up a trail shoe at Xtra Mile!

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*We are proud to announce that this 3-mile race has been named to the CARA Chicago Racing Circuit again for 2025.*

Note: T-shirts will be ordered in early October. If you want a specific size, be sure to sign up early. After we place the shirt order, sizes will be limited and only sizes left in the inventory will be available for selection.



Results: 2025 Results link will be posted closer to race day