Sat, Sep 19, 2026

Road Kill XC

Houston, TX

Registration openAnnual since at least 2024

5K1K

Entry is $15 now and rises to $20 after Sep 1, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Road Kill XC

Bear Creek Park hosts this cross-country meet on firm grass, so road shoes work fine, though spikes are allowed. The course is marked with chalk, pin flags, and tape, and runs through open parkland rather than technical trail. It draws a range of runners, from youth competitors to masters, racing individually or as part of a club or school team, with scoring done in classic cross-country style.

The parking area is at the baseball field in the southeast corner of the park, near the porta-cans and tents. Park gates may not open until shortly before the start, so arriving a little early and waiting at the entrance is worth knowing. Team captains can pick up race packets for their whole group once setup is underway.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the field is fairly quick, so expect a competitive front.

2 Miles · 2025 results

34finishers

48:37winner

1:10:24median

2:04:11cutoff

Top 3: 40z to Freedom . (48:37) · Fass Run Club - Gold . (49:27) · Cardio Cartel . (49:29)

The Road Kill XC has been held every year since at least 2024. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K9/19/2026 08:00$15

1K9/19/2026 10:00Free

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Common Questions About the Road Kill XC

Will I finish last at the Road Kill XC?

Almost certainly not. Half the 2 Miles field finished slower than 1:10:24, and the last recorded finisher came in around 2:04:11, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Road Kill XC a good first 2 Miles?

It is a small race (34 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 2 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Road Kill XC?

The 2 Miles winner ran 48:37 while the median finisher took 1:10:24. That spread points to a relatively quick field, so expect a competitive front end.

Where can I train for the Road Kill XC?

Join a local run club. Houston Striders, In Flight Running, Houston Harriers and others in Houston welcome runners of all paces, and a weekly group run is the most reliable way to hold a training block together.