Community Cross Country Summer Series - Normal
Normal, United States • 2-30 Jul 2026
Community Cross Country Summer Series - Normal
A five-night cross country series takes place on Thursdays in July at Maxwell Park / Parkside Junior High School in Normal, IL, using the XC course start line next to the softball fields. The series runs 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23 and 7/30, with the final night designated as awards night.
Entry options include a weekly participant fee of $5 or a single registration covering all five nights for $20. Registration for the full series opens on 2026-04-14.
Each night features multiple race distances with age-based categories:
- 800 meters for ages 8 and under
- 2 mile for ages 14 and under
- 3 mile open division
The awards night on 7/30 is timed and recognizes the top three male and top three female finishers in each age group. Age group awards cover a range from 6 and under through 70 plus, listed as: 6 and under; 7-8; 9-10; 11-12; 13-14; 15-16; 17-18; 19-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 plus.
The event is presented as a sequence of weekly fun runs on a cross country course at a fixed park location. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.