ERC John Hennelly Public Cross Country Races

Evanston Running Club welcomes you to the ERC John Hennelly Public Cross Country Races at Lovelace Park in Evanston IL Sunday October 26, 2025. Online registration is available to the first 200 entrants through Friday October 24th.

Races are held at 8:30AM, 9:30AM, and 10:30AM. The three-lap, 3.5-mile course is rich with hills, open fields and challenging terrain.

EARLY-BIRD ENTRY FEES (EFFECTIVE THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30).

ADULTS $20
RUNNERS AGES 14 AND UNDER $15
FAMILIES OF THREE OR MORE = $55

DONATIONS ARE GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED AND GO DIRECTLY TOWARD RACE DAY OPERATING EXPENSES. ANY RACE PROCEEDS ABOVE $2750 ARE REGENERATIVE AND WILL GO TOWARDS FUNDING A FUTURE PUBLIC XC EVENT.

Cross Country races let runners compete on natural terrain in unpredictable fall weather conditions as teams or as individuals. The club’s 2022 Canal Shores XC event was a big success and hosted competitors from all over the Chicago area as well as from out of state. Running crews, club and school teams and runners of all ages are invited to form teams of 3 or more runners. Team size is unlimited.

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 $30 FOR ALL AGES.

Donations are gratefully accepted and go directly to cover race operating expenses for race-day paramedic coverage, recycling, and sanitation. Please donate when entering race through the race website. Proceeds above $2750 are regenerative and will fund a future public XC event.

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