Fast Track Cross Country Presented by Xtra Mile Running

🏃‍♀️ Race Overview

Relive the glory days of the cross country season or experience running on grass for the first time on November 10, 2024, at this fun cross country event! This event is open to all ages and abilities. Wild Fork will be providing a delicious breakfast for all participants. Enjoy salamis, beignets, and fruit!

📍 The Logistics

• Course: The event takes place on the 3-mile MacNider cross country course, near Hoover Elementary School.
• Parking: Limited parking will be available at the school, located at 315 N. Springinsguth Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60194.
• Alternative Parking: Additional street parking is available on Amherst Drive or Colwyn Drive.
• Note: There is no parking allowed at the church across the street.

📦 Packet Pickup

Packet pickup will be held at Xtra Mile Running, 31 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg 60194 on Saturday, November 9th, from noon-4pm. Race-day packet pickup will also be available starting at 8:30 am.

⏰ Event Timeline: Sunday, November 10, 2024

• 8:30 a.m.: Check-in and race day packet pick-up begins at the Xtra Mile Running tent.
• 10:00 a.m.: The women's race begins.
• 10:45 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.)

🤝 Run as a Team!

There is an optional team competition for both levels, with men's and women's divisions for each race (no mixed team divisions available). Teams must be finalized by Saturday night, 11/9.

📋 Guidelines for Teams

• Gather your team! Each team must have at least four males/females to participate in the team competition (four runners will score, the fifth and sixth runners will still be counted against the other teams' scores).
• Multiple Teams: If your team has more than four runners, we will discuss putting together multiple teams with your team leaders beforehand.
• Team Name: Decide on a team name (this will be needed when you register at https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/118914).
• Registration: When you register for the event, type in your team name.

Already too late when you noticed this option? Email chris@xtramilerunning.com with the team members and chosen name and we will create your team for you.

🎉 Special Thanks

Special thanks to our event sponsors Fast Track Racing Team & Xtra Mile Running and to Wild Fork for providing the yummy food! Have fun on race day! An extra thanks to Wes Iller from Wintrust Wealth Management for joining as a sponsor: we appreciate your support throughout the years!

👟 Race Preparation

Spikes are recommended but not required. If you don't plan to wear spikes, we recommend picking up a trail shoe at Xtra Mile!

🏅 Race Circuit Participation

We are proud to announce that this 3-mile race has been named to the CARA Chicago Racing Circuit again for 2024.

📝 Important Note

Note: T-shirt availability is NOT guaranteed for those registering after 10/31.

📊 Results

Results can be found at this link.

🔗 Race URL

For more information, visit the race page: Fast Track Cross Country Presented by Xtra Mile Running.