Cross Country Sundown Showdown
Carterville, United States • 17 Jul 2026
Cross Country Sundown Showdown - July 17, 2026
The Cross Country Sundown Showdown is a 5K cross country event held behind the Carterville Community Center in Carterville, Illinois, hosted by River to River Runners. The event uses standard cross country scoring and is organized to resemble a traditional high school XC meet.
The race is primarily team-based. Teams may include 3 to 5 runners, with the top three finishers from each team counting toward the team score. Teams compete in male, female, and mixed divisions. Mixed teams must include at least two female runners among up to five participants. Individual runners may be matched with others on race day or may compete solo.
The course is mostly grass with sections of gravel and paved path, and the start and finish are located behind the community center. Mile markers are painted in three colors: Mile 1 red, Mile 2 white, and Mile 3 blue. A lead vehicle will guide runners through the course.
Registration opens April 8, 2026 and closes July 17, 2026. The registration fee is $25.00. Shirt requests have a deadline of July 5, 2026. Registration and bib pickup take place at the Carterville Community Center on July 17, 2026.
Awards include medals for the top 25 male and top 25 female finishers and awards for the top three teams in each division. Team scores are calculated by summing the finishing positions of each team’s top three runners; the lowest total wins. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.