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Event Description
Fox Valley Summer XC Classic 5K
Saturday, June 13, 2026 | Geneva, IL
Presented by Fox Valley Running
The Fox Valley Summer XC Classic 5K is a true cross country–style race held at the Settler’s Hill Cross Country Course in Geneva, Illinois—one of the premier purpose-built cross country venues in the Midwest.
Designed to host large local meets and regional championships, the course features an exceptionally wide 80-meter curved starting line with 40 starting boxes, a 550-meter starting straightaway, and a 250-meter finish straightaway. All loops utilize a 10-meter-wide grass running path, with common start and finish lines for all distances, creating a fair, fast, and welcoming racing experience for runners of all levels.
The venue regularly hosts high school, collegiate, and championship-level competitions and was professionally measured in 2022, reinforcing its reputation as a premier racing facility built for competitive fields while remaining accessible to the broader running community.
This 5K is ideal for high school and college runners looking for a summer XC tune-up, as well as adult runners who want a well-organized off-road race on grass rather than pavement. Whether you’re chasing a fast effort, racing with teammates, or simply looking to challenge yourself on a beautiful grass course, you’ll find an authentic cross country atmosphere with plenty of space to run your race.
Runners may participate as individuals, with optional team affiliation available for high school teams, college teams, running clubs, and open teams. Team scoring will follow traditional cross country format, while individual runners are equally celebrated.
All participants registered by May 25, 2026 are guaranteed an official race t-shirt. Registrations after that date will receive shirts while supplies and sizes last.
Come race on grass, test your fitness, and enjoy a classic summer cross country experience at the Fox Valley Summer XC Classic 5K.
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Event Location
Settler's Hill Cross Country Course
1996 S Kirk Rd
Geneva, IL 60134 US
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dogs are not allowed on the course.
While there is no explicit time limit, we hope to have all runners finish within 1 hour.
Headphones/earbuds are allowed during the race, however please be aware of other runners and spectators.
Yes. Please have them provide their QR code to assist with the pickup process.
Packet pickup will take place on Friday, June 12th at Dick Pond Athletics in St. Charles from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Packet pickup will also be available the morning for the race from 6:30pm - 7:30pm at the bottom of the hill in the parking lot.
You may register for the race until 7:30am the morning of the race.
Free parking is located in the lot north of Fox Valley Ice Arena, with overflow available north of the Strikers Fox Valley Soccer Complex. Please do not park in the Strikers parking lot.
Yes
We will have a gun start at the top of the grass path near the finish line. The finish line is in site of the start line but not in the exact same spot.
We will not have a gear check or place for personal items.
We will have water at the finish line. Please bring any hydration needed during the race.
There will be 2 porta-potties available near the start line. Indoor bathrooms will also be available after the race inside Fox Valley Ice Arena.
Shirts will be handed out at Packet Pickup and medals are given out at the finish. In addition, the top team in each category will recieve a prize.
Team scoring will be based on the overall finish place of the top 5 runners for each team. The Team with the lowest total will win their category. If a team has fewer than 5 runners, they will not be eligible for team placement.
