Valiant PT Cross Country Challenge 6k

Location: Lovelace Park, Evanston, IL

Date/Time: Sunday August 30th Start time: 9AM

Distance: 3.62 mi. (Course Map)

Early Bird Entry Through July 31 Adults $30 14-under: $25

Entry fee August 1-August 30 Adults $35 14-under $30

Race Day Entries--$40

Valiant Physical Therapy for Runners and Illinois Prep Top Timing bring you three all-grass rollercoaster loops of the most exciting public cross-country action in Chicagoland! Sign up as an individual or form a club or pickup team of three or more runners. Team Captains--e-mail [email protected] with your team rosters and questions.

Race starts at 9AM followed by awards presentation gathering with burgers and brats for runners and race volunteers. Race entries include a short- or long-sleeve performance-mesh shirt. 

RACE DAY VOLUNTEERS--Contact [email protected] to volunteer. We are hosting races in August, September, and Thanksgiving Sunday in November 2026. We need help with course setup, course marshals, grill chef and picnic help, and post-event teardown. 

SHIRTS
Chose from: Mens Short Sleeve S M L XL
Mens Long Sleeve S M L XL
Womens' Short Sleeve S M L XL
Womens' Long Sleeve S M L XL

2026 is a high-water mark for public cross country in Chicago and the makings of a Chicago Public XC Circuit are in place:

January 2026 Winter Challenge--Bunker Hill Forest Preserve. www.runrace.net.
August 2026 Valiant PT Cross Country Challenge--Evanston, IL
November 2026 (2nd Weekend in Nov) CARA Xtra Mile Cross Country Open--Schaumburg, IL https://www.cararuns.org/
November 2026 (Thanksgiving Weekend) Valiant PT Holiday Cross Country Race & Reunion--Evanston, IL