Big Timber XC Challenge
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Big Timber XC Challenge
Big Timber XC Challenge is a trail running event at Camp Big Timber in Elgin, Illinois. The event offers looped perimeter courses run mainly on gravel driveways, open grass areas and wide mowed grass pathways through wooded areas, with short sections of single-track dirt trail and a natural creek crossing about 15 feet wide. Weather and recent precipitation may make the creek ankle to knee deep.
Distances:
- 3 miles one loop of the perimeter trail
- 5 miles two loops of the perimeter trail There is also a Kids Fun Run on grass and gravel that does not cross the creek.
Registered participants receive event apparel and a pancake breakfast prepared by local Scouts; Kids Fun Run entries receive a short sleeve t-shirt and breakfast. Participants who register by October 14 for the adult races may choose flannel shirt or flannel pants with an event patch. Registrations after October 14 receive a printed long-sleeve tech shirt without guaranteed sizes.
The event includes overall and age-group awards for male and female finishers, a raffle with automatic entry for registrants, and a random sock prize draw by age group. Parking at Camp Big Timber is limited and carpooling is encouraged. Proceeds support the Boy Scouts of America Three Fires Council and the Boys & Girls Club of Elgin.
Participants should expect uneven ground, roots, rocks, fallen trees, water crossings and possible mud, and are advised to bring old shoes and a change of clothes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
