ERC John Hennelly Public Cross Country Races

Evanston, United States • 26 Oct 2025

Event overview

The ERC John Hennelly Public Cross Country Races take place at Lovelace Park in Evanston, Illinois on October 26, 2025. The event includes three race categories: a Community Race (fun run), an Open Race for runners 39 and younger, and a Masters Race for runners aged 40 and older. The course is a three-lap 3.5-mile route across natural terrain with hills, open fields, and varied footing. Teams of three or more runners may enter; team size is unlimited.

Registration, fees and policies

Online registration is available to the first 200 entrants and closes October 24, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT. Early-bird entry fees, effective through September 30, are: Adults $20, runners ages 14 and under $15, and families of three or more $55. Race-day entries are $30 for all ages. Donations are used to cover race operating expenses such as paramedic coverage, recycling, and sanitation; any proceeds above $2,750 will fund a future public cross country event. Races are held rain or shine; in the event of lightning the course will be closed and no refunds are given. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

4 mi
3.5-Mile Course
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