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Cross Country Sundown Showdown

Name: Cross Country Sundown Showdown
Start: 2025-07-11
End: 2025-07-11
Location: Carterville

Carterville, United States • 11 Jul 2025

The Cross Country Sundown Showdown is a team-based 5K running event held in Carterville, Illinois, starting and finishing behind the Carterville Community Center. This inaugural race, scheduled for July 11, 2025, mimics a high school cross country meet with standard scoring and team competition. Teams consist of 3-5 runners, with the top three finishers scoring points based on their placement. The course features mostly grass terrain with some gravel and paved paths, offering a classic cross country experience. Awards are given to the top 20 individual runners and the top three teams in male, female, and mixed divisions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Illinois Carterville

Race information

Registration

5 km

Xc 5k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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