Sun, Nov 29, 2026

Valiant PT Holiday Cross Country Race & Reunion

Evanston, IL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2025

3.62 Miles

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Nov 28, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Valiant PT Holiday Cross Country Race & Reunion

The course runs entirely on grass through a series of rolling loops, the kind of terrain that rewards nimble feet and punishes anyone who goes out too hard. It is true cross-country, not a road race with a dirt shoulder, and the undulating ground keeps things honest from the first turn to the last. Teams can enter together, which gives the morning a different feel than a typical solo-entry race.

There is a cookout at the finish with burgers and brats, open to runners and volunteers alike. The post-race gathering doubles as an awards presentation, so most people stick around rather than heading straight to the car.

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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.

3.5 Miles · 2025 results

20finishers

24:55winner

32:20median

48:14cutoff

Top 3: steven Bugarin (24:55) · Samay Wagle (27:42) · Jack Keighley (28:13)

The Valiant PT Holiday Cross Country Race & Reunion has been held every year since at least 2025. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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

3.62 Miles11/29/2026 10:00$30

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Common Questions About the Valiant PT Holiday Cross Country Race & Reunion

Will I finish last at the Valiant PT Holiday Cross Country Race & Reunion?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.5 Miles field finished slower than 32:20, and the last recorded finisher came in around 48:14, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Valiant PT Holiday Cross Country Race & Reunion a good first 3.5 Miles?

It is a small race (20 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 3.5 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Valiant PT Holiday Cross Country Race & Reunion?

The 3.5 Miles winner ran 24:55 while the median finisher took 32:20. That spread points to a relatively quick field, so expect a competitive front end.