Middle School XC Race is a running race on September 28, 2026 in Niles, IL.
A Middle School Cross Country will be hosted at Nico Park and the map will be shown around the area on papers.
Population
30,262
as of 2023
City Elevation
643 ft
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Middle School XC Race
Sep 28, 2026