Early Bird Entry (Through October 31) -  Adults $30 14-under: $25

Entry fee November 1-November 28 Adults $35 14-under $30

Race Day Entries--$40 CASH OR CHECK PAYABLE TO: ILLINOIS PREP TOP TIMING

Enter today and form your teams! Valiant Physical Therapy for Runners and Illinois Prep Top Timing bring you three all-grass rollercoaster loops of the most exciting public cross-country action in Chicagoland! Sign up as an individual or form a club or pickup team of three or more runners. Team Captains--e-mail jimpotts2112@gmail.com with your team rosters and questions.

Race starts at 10AM followed by awards presentation gathering with burgers and brats for runners and race volunteers. Race entries include a long-sleeve performance-mesh shirt. 

TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL AWARDS SPONSORED BY IL PREP TOP TIMING. Chicago Circuit-style scoring for individuals and teams will be scored based on participation. FASTEST FAMILY will be recognized as well.  

RACE DAY VOLUNTEERS--Contact jimpotts2112@gmail.com to volunteer. We are hosting 2026 running events August 30, September 13, and November 29. We need volunteer assistance with course setup, course marshals, race photography and videography, grill chef and picnic help, and post-event teardown. Volunteers receive a race shirt and are invited to the post-race cookout at the finish line. We will gather for a Volunteer Team Picture.  

SHIRTS
Chose from: Men's Long Sleeve S M L XL
                    Womens' Long Sleeve S M L XL

2026 is a high-water mark for public cross country in Chicago and the makings of a Chicago Public XC Circuit are in place:

January 2026 Winter Challenge--Bunker Hill Forest Preserve. www.runrace.net.
August 30, 2026 Valiant PT Cross Country Challenge--Evanston, IL
November 2026 (2nd Weekend in Nov) CARA Xtra Mile Cross Country Open--Schaumburg, IL https://www.cararuns.org/
November 29, 2026 (Thanksgiving Weekend) Valiant PT Holiday Cross Country Race & Reunion--Evanston, IL

RACES ARE HELD RAIN OR SHINE. IN THE EVENT OF LIGHTNING COURSE WILL BE CLOSED. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN. ALTHOUGH DISCOURAGED, RACE DAY ENTRIES ARE $40 FOR ALL AGES; CASH OR CHECK PAYABLE TO: ILLINOIS PREP TOP TIMING.

For more information contact Jim Potts 312-405-6330; jimpotts2112@gmail.com.