The Xtra Mile Fast Track Cross Country (XC)
Welcome to Schaumburg's Cross Country Event!
Runners get to relive the glory days of the cross country season or experience running on grass each November at this fun cross country event! The race will be November 10 this year, and registration is open.
*We are proud to share that this 3-mile race was selected for the CARA circuit for 2023 and 2024.*
The Logistics
The event takes place on the 3-mile MacNider cross country course, near Hoover Elementary School (Course Map image below!). Limited parking will be available at the school, located at 315 N. Springinsguth Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60194. Additional street parking is available on Amherst Drive or Colwyn Drive. Please do NOT park at the Korean Baptist Church of Schaumburg, as they hold services at the same time as the race.
There is a women's race and a men's race (more details to come) directly following the end of the men's race.
Registration & Timeline
Register! $25 for the men & women races; $10 for children.
- 8:30 a.m.: Check-in and race-day packet pick-up begins at the Xtra Mile Running tent.
- 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.: The women's race begins.
- 10:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: The men's race begins (Please note the men's race start time may change slightly, depending on the conclusion of the preceding race).
Spikes are recommended but not required. If you don't plan to wear spikes, we recommend picking up a trail shoe at Xtra Mile! T-shirt availability is not guaranteed for those registering after a certain date.
Delicious Food provided by Wild Fork!
We are excited to share that Wild Fork will be providing breakfast for our Cross Country participants. They have nine Chicagoland locations and will be serving up salami, beignets, and fruits!
Team Competition Available
Run as a Team!
There is an optional team competition for both the men's and the women's races (no mixed divisions available).
Guidelines
- Gather your team! Each team must have at least four males/females to participate in the team competition (all four runners will score).
- If your team has more than four runners, we will discuss putting together multiple teams with your team leaders beforehand.
- Decide on a team name (this will be needed when you register).
- When you register for the event, type in your team name.
- Have fun on race day!
If you're in a running club, tell everyone in your group to sign up!
