Big Timber
XC Challenge
Sunday, November 6, 2022
We’re heading back to Camp Big Timber to run through the woods and splash across the creek for the 4th annual Big Timber XC Challenge on Sunday, November 6th, 2022!
Sponsored by Dick Pond Athletics and Saucony, BTXCC is the paramount event to close out your 2022 running. You’ve worked hard all year long, and now is the time to wrap up the year with a fun yet challenging event.
You can choose to participate as an Individual in either the 3-mile Run & Walk or the 5-mile Run, or you can partner with a friend or family member in the 2-person 5-mile Relay. You will run on asphalt, gravel, dirt, grass, possibly some mud, and, of course, the beloved creek!
We’ve altered the course a little bit this year, starting and finishing near the Main Lodge, site of the delicious pancake breakfast for all registered participants! We’ve also added a couple of Kids Fun Runs, allowing youngsters 10 years and younger join in the fun.
Proceeds from this event will go to the Boy Scouts of America Three Fires Council and the Elgin Boys & Girls Club.
Date: Sunday, November 6, 2022 (rain/snow or shine, warm or cold)
Location: Camp Big Timber (CBT), Big Timber Rd at Tyrrell Rd, Elgin (approximately 1 mile south of I-90 and 0.5 miles west of Randall Road)
Parking: Parking at Camp Big Timber (CBT) is limited. CARPOOLING with others is encouraged.
Distances: Approximately 3 and 5 Miles
Sponsored by
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All proceeds from the race will benefit
Boy Scouts of America Three Fires Council
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Boy & Girls Club of Elgin
Please note: All Information is subject to change without notice
Registration fees
3 Mile Run 8:00 AM Start Closed
Online registration closed-
3.00 Mile Individual Run starting at 8:00 AM
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$40.00Aug 13 – Sep 16
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$45.00Sep 17 – Oct 31
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$50.00
Race Week
Nov 1 – Nov 5
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5 Mile Run 9:30 AM Start Closed
Online registration closed-
5 Mile Individual/Relay Run starting at 9:30 AM
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$40.00Aug 13 – Sep 16
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$45.00Sep 17 – Oct 31
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$50.00
Race Week
Nov 1 – Nov 5
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Kids Fun Runs 9:00 AM Start Closed
Online registration closed-
1/4 Mile Fun Run 10 years old and younger.
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$15.00Aug 13 – Oct 31
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$20.00
Race Week
Nov 1 – Nov 5
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3 Mile Run 8:00 AM Start (No Shirt) Closed
No Shirt Option (October 31-November 6)
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$40.00Aug 13 - Nov 5
5 Mile Run 9:30 Start (No Shirt) Closed
No Shirt Option (October 31-November 6)
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$40.00Aug 13 - Nov 5
Registration Entry Fees
Registration/Entry Fee Schedule:
- 3-mile Run & Walk / 5-mile Run / 5-mile Relay (PER PERSON)
- Early Bird
Through September 16 $40.00 - Standard
September 17 - October 31 $45.00 - Race Week
November 1 - November 6 $50.00
- Kids Fun Runs (10 years old and younger)
- Standard
Through October 31 $15.00 - Race Week
November 1 - November 6 $20.00
Course Information
Race Distances and Start Times:
| Individual 3 Mile Run & Walk | One Loop of perimeter trail | 8:00am |
| Kids Fun Runs (10 Years and younger) | On grass & gravel near Main Lodge | 9:00am |
| Individual 5 Mile Run | Two Loops of perimeter trail | 9:30am |
| 2-Person 5 Mile Relay | One loop of perimeter trail/person | 9:30am |
Course Description:
- 3-mile Run & Walk / 5-mile Run & Relay: All races will start on the driveway in front of the Main Lodge. Runners will be on the gravel road for the first half mile before turning onto a mowed grass pathway to head up a small hill, where they will begin the circuit around the perimeter of the CBT property. The 3-mile course will make one loop around the perimeter, while the 5-mile course will make two loops. After completing the loop(s), runners will go back down the small hill to return onto the gravel road to back to the Finish, at the same location as the Start.
The majority of the race will be run on gravel driveways, open grass areas, and wide mowed grass pathways through wooded areas, although there are a couple of short stretches on single-track dirt trails.
This is a trail running event, and you will encounter uneven ground, exposed tree roots and rocks and other natural challenges such as low-hanging tree branches, snow or ice on the ground, wet/marshy ground or possibly a broken tree limb laying across the trail. And, of course, there is the creek.
The creek is approximately 15-20 feet wide and you should expect it to be COLD (after all, it is November). Depending on rain or snow in the days before the race, the water may be only ankle deep, as it was in 2020 … or possibly knee-high, as it was in 2019. There will be a rope suspended between the sides of the creek that you can hold onto, if needed, as you cross. Do not let the creek intimidate you – in some ways, it is the best thing about this event!
*** Please be aware this event is a TRAIL race. Expect to encounter uneven ground, tree roots, rocks, fallen trees, water crossings and other natural barriers that may trip you up or cause you to stumble. Expect to get wet and probably muddy – wear old shoes and bring a change of clothes for after running! If these conditions sound too challenging for you, please do NOT enter this event, there are NO refunds!
Heed The Scouts Motto of “Be prepared!”: Because of the creek, it is recommended you wear old shoes and bring a towel and/or a change of clothes with you to the race. You will get wet, and it will probably be cold, so have what you need to make the ride home a little more comfortable.
Event Info
Pancake Breakfast: Each registered participant, including the Fun Run kids, will receive a delicious pancake breakfast after their run. The pancake breakfast will be prepared and served by a group of young Scouts and their leaders – please be patient and respectful of their efforts to provide breakfast for a couple hundred hungry runners.
Entry Swag: Registered participants in the 3-mile Run & Walk, 5-mile Run and 5-mile 2-person Relay will receive a flannel shirt with the official BTXCC arm patch with their entry.
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Kids Fun Run participants will receive a short sleeve t-shirt and breakfast for their entry.
Finisher Swag: All registered participants finishing the 3-mile Run, 3-mile Walk, 5-mile Run and 5-mile Relay will receive a Finisher’s Award. We are working with our partners now to determine what the award will be, but we assure you it will be awesome.
*** IMAGE OF FINISHER AWARD TO BE POSTED SOON ***
The DPA Triple Trail Challenge: If you ran and finished the Hickory Knolls 10K and the Summer Trail Classic 9-mile or 12-mile, you must enter and finish the Individual 5-mile race here at Big Timber to receive the special Triple Trail Challenge award.
Overall Winner and Age Group Awards: Awards will be presented as follows;
- 1st Place Overall Male and Female for 3-mile Run and 5-mile Run.
- Top three in the following Male/Female age groups for 3-mile Run and 5-mile Run: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29,30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 & Over.
- 1st Place Overall Male / Female / Mixed (M+F) Team for 5-mile 2-person Relay.
- All Fun Runs (10 years old and younger) will receive an award.
- There are NO awards for the 3-mile Walk or age group awards for the Relay.
Raffle: We will be drawing bib numbers for raffle items while each race is in progress. Be sure to check the board at the Finish to see if you have won a prize!
Triple Trail Challege: If you ran and finished the Hickory Knolls 10K and the Summer Trail Classic 9-mile or 12-mile, you must enter and finish the Individual 5-mile race here at Big Timber to receive the special Triple Trail Challenge award.
Heed the Boy Scouts Motto of “Be prepared!”: Because of the creek, it is recommended you wear old shoes and bring a towel and/or a change of clothes with you to the race. You will get wet, and it will probably be cold, so have what you need to make the ride home a little more comfortable.
Bib Pick-up:
- Saturday, November 5, 2:00-4:00pm at Dick Pond Athletics, St. Charles
- Sunday, November 6, starting at 7:30am at race site
Volunteers
VOLUNTEERS
YES, we need volunteers to help on race day with registration and packet/bib pick-up, as well as to serve as course marshals and Start/Finish helpers! You will receive a printed t-shirt, a free pancake breakfast and the eternal gratitude of the race organizers, sponsors, beneficiaries and runners.
If you would like to help on race day, please contact Wayne Haworth at wayne@dickpondathletics.com.
DPA Triple Trail Challenge
If you ran and finished the Hickory Knolls 10K and the Summer Trail Classic 9-mile or 12-mile, you must enter and finish the Individual 5-mile race here at Big Timber to receive the special Triple Trail Challenge award.
Event schedule
- Sat, November 5, 2022 2:00 PM - Pre Race Packet Pick Up at Dick Pond Athletics St. Charles
- Sun, November 6, 2022 7:30 AM - On Site Check In/Race Day Registration
- Sun, November 6, 2022 8:00 AM - 3 Mile Race Start
- Sun, November 6, 2022 9:30 AM - 5 Mile Race Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Wayne Haworth
- Phone
- +1 630-665-3316
- Website
- Visit website
