Location: Lovelace Park, Evanston, IL

Date/Time: Sunday August 30th Start time: 9AM

Distance: 3.62 mi. (Course Map)

Early Bird Entry Through July 31 Adults $30 14-under: $25

Entry fee August 1-August 30 Adults $35 14-under $30

Race Day Entries--$40

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 9AM followed by awards presentation gathering with burgers and brats for runners and race volunteers. Race entries include a short- or long-sleeve performance-mesh shirt. 

RACE DAY VOLUNTEERS--Contact jimpotts2112@gmail.com to volunteer. We are hosting races in August, September, and Thanksgiving Sunday in November 2026. We need help with course setup, course marshals, grill chef and picnic help, and post-event teardown. 

SHIRTS
Chose from: Mens Short Sleeve S M L XL
Mens Long Sleeve S M L XL
Womens' Short 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 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 2026 (Thanksgiving Weekend) Valiant PT Holiday Cross Country Race & Reunion--Evanston, IL