16Jul
XC 5k
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 19:30
- Entry fee
- $25.00
Cross Country Sundown Showdown
Carterville,
Illinois,
United States
267 days left
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Date
16 Jul, 2027
Races
1 distance
Entry fee
$25.00
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Website
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Cross Country Sundown Showdown
About the event
The 3rd Annual Cross Country Sundown Showdown
July 16, 2027
REGISTRATION AND BIB PICKUP
Carterville Community Center, 120 N Greebriar Rd, Carterville
Friday, July 16, 2027 6:00 PM
Shirt Deadline July 5, 2027
Race start and finish behind the Carterville Community Center
Join us for the 3rd Annual Sundown Showdown 5K!
Hosted by the River to River Runners, this unique event brings the excitement of a classic cross country meet to runners of all levels. The race will start and finish behind the Carterville Community Center, offering a fun and spectator-friendly atmosphere.
Designed to resemble a traditional high school cross country meet, the Sundown Showdown uses standard XC scoring on a 5K course. This is primarily a team-based event, with teams consisting of 3 - 5 runners, and the top 3 runners scoring for each team.
Teams will compete in three divisions: male, female, and mixed. Mixed teams must include at least two female runners among their five participants. Don’t have a full team? No problem...individual runners are welcome, and we’ll gladly help match you with others to form a team on race day. You can also choose to compete solo if you prefer.
The course features a true cross country experience, with mostly grass terrain complemented by sections of gravel and paved path, making for a dynamic and enjoyable run.
Whether you’re chasing a team title or just looking for a fun and competitive race atmosphere, the Sundown Showdown is a great way to experience cross country racing at its best.
Awards:
Medals will be presented to the top 25 male and female finishers, as well as awards for the top 3 teams in each division (Male, Female, and Mixed).
Team Scoring:
Team scores are calculated by adding the finishing positions of each team’s top three runners. Each runner earns points based on their place (1 point for 1st, 2 points for 2nd, etc.), and the team with the lowest total score is declared the winner. Teams may include 3–5 runners, but only the top three finishers will count toward the team score.
Race Markings:
Race will be marked with the following paint colors.
Mile 1 - Red
Mile 2 - White
Mile 3 - Blue
There will be a lead vehicle to guide the runners through the course.
Races offered
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for July in Carterville.
Temperature22.2° / 31.5°
Feels like24.4° / 33.6°
Sunshine hours12h 10m
Rainfall3.7 mm
Snowfall—
Wind8.4 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity73.0%
Max UV indexVery High (8.0)
Sweat lossVery high
Course conditionsHard and dry surface
Sunrise05:47
Sunset20:15
About Carterville
Learn more about the host city, Carterville.
Carterville is a city in Williamson County, Illinois, United States. At the 2020 census, the city's population was 5,848. The city is part of the Carbondale-Marion-Herrin combined statistical area and has grown considerably as a residential community of Carbondale and Marion.
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