2026 EDT XC SHOWDOWN
Ready, Set, GO!
Whether you run for a team, as an individual, or you just want to try out the experience of running a cross country race, you are welcome to join us for the Elevated XC Showdown! Boys/Girls will run in combined races, and will be separated by age groups below. All courses utilize the same start/finish area. Courses are flat and VERY spectator friendly. See below for details and course maps.
Date/Location
Sunday, October 11th 2026
Aurora Sports Park: 19300 E Colfax Ave., Aurora CO 80011
Race Schedule
9:00am- Open 3k; open to community/coaches
9:30am-13/14 Boys/Girls 4k
10:00am- 11/12 Boys/Girls 3k
10:30am-9/10 Boys/Girls 3k
11:00am- 8&U Boys/Girls 2k
Courses
All courses are flat, have smooth sweeping turns, and very spectator friendly!
2k- The 2k follows the perimeter of the East Platforms of the soccer park, and is one large loop.
3k- The 3k course follows the same outer perimeter layout as the 2k/4k courses, but with 3 added switchbacks in the middle of the field (see maps for clarification.
4K- The 4k course is 2 loops of the 2k course above.
*See Maps below for visuals
** In the instance of snow/heavy rain, we will not be allowed on the soccer platform and we will have to use our backup courses. We will make those maps available the week of the race if needed, but all distances would include the creek crossing.
Awards
Awards:
The top 10 athletes of each age/gender division will earn an award in the following categories:
-Open/Community Male & Female
-13/14 Boys and Girls
-11/12 Boys and Girls
-9/10 Boys and Girls
-8&Under Boys and Girls
*Awards will be given at the awards podium immediately following the conclusion of their race.
For registration and previous years photos/resluts:
COURSE MAPS
All Courses use the same start/finish lines, as well as perimeter boundaries.
2k Map
Art Director
3k Map
Tech Lead
4k Map
Product Manager