Logo

ERC John Hennelly Public Cross Country Races

Evanston, United States • 26 Oct 2025

ERC John Hennelly Public Cross Country Races are held at Lovelace Park in Evanston, IL. The event features a three-lap, 3.5-mile cross-country course that weaves hills, open fields and varied terrain, offering a challenging run for individuals and teams. Races are open to runners forming teams of three or more, with unlimited participants.

The competition includes Community, Open, and Masters races, with early-bird entry options: adults $20, ages 14 and under $15, families of three or more $55. Donations support race-day operations, and proceeds above $2,750 fund a future public XC event. Races run rain or shine, and lightning closes the course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Illinois Evanston

Race information

Registration
4 mi
3.5-Mile Course
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Bloomingdale Trail 5K

Chicago - 11 mi from Evanston

Bloomingdale Trail 5K is an annual, family-friendly running event in Chicago, Illinois. The day features a timed 5K race along with ¼- and ½-mile dashes for young runners. The event location is 1834 N Lawndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, and the site describes a welcoming atmosphere for runners of all a..

Des Plaines River Trail Races

Lake County - 17 mi from Evanston

Des Plaines River Trail Races is an endurance trail event held in Lake County, Illinois, starting and finishing at Half Day Forest Preserve. The program features a Half Marathon, Marathon (Boston Qualifier), 50K, and 50 Mile ultra. Runners traverse a 100% trail course on a fast, flat crushed gravel..

Palos Park Spooky Shuffle

Palos Park - 27 mi from Evanston

Palos Park Spooky Shuffle 2025 is a 5K and 10K trail run/walk held at Swallow Cliff South Forest Preserve in Palos Park, IL, organized by the Palos Park Department of Recreation & Parks in partnership with the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Runners traverse the Sag Valley Trail System on wide, unp..

Howl-o-ween 5k - Schaumburg

Rolling Meadows - 16 mi from Evanston

Howl-o-ween 5k – Schaumburg takes place in Rolling Meadows, IL at Busse Woods. This pet-friendly 5k run/walk follows a scenic, paved, flat out-and-back Busse Woods Trail and is timed by J3 Timing with live results. The event supports animal charities, featuring Fetching Tails Foundation as a partner..

Fancy Nonsense 25K/50K

Willow Springs - 23 mi from Evanston

Fancy Nonsense 25k/50k is a whimsical ultramarathon organized by CUSS Running, held near Chicago at Red Gate Woods in the Palos Trail System (Willow Springs/Lemont, IL). The course is a 5.5-mile mostly runnable single-track loop, repeated to reach 25k or 50k. Expect a playful, mischievous atmosphere..

Fast Track Cross Country

Schaumburg - 20 mi from Evanston

The Fast Track Cross Country Open is a 3.05-mile race held in Schaumburg, Illinois, on the MacNider cross country course near Hoover Elementary School. Scheduled for November 9, 2025, it features separate women's and men's races open to all ages and abilities. The course consists of a short start fo..