2025 NIKE XC Town Twilight
Presented by the Terre Haute Convention & Visitors Bureau
Cross Country Town USA, the Terre Haute Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Terre Haute South Vigo High School are excited for the opportunity to host the 2025 Nike XC Town Twilight at the LaVern Gibson Cross Country course, host of 15 national championships and this year’s IHSAA State and NXR Midwest Regional Cross Country Championships.
Everyone is invited to participate in our JV, Open and Championship divisions against the best teams from the Midwest and the nation in a festive championship atmosphere complete with fanfare and fireworks for all to enjoy. The boys and girls USA Race of Champions, both Presented by Nike, will take place after sunset “under the lights!”
Again in 2025! Due to massive growth in our meet, we will once again have a boys and girls Open section on Friday night “under the lights.”
*Our event will be NFHS sanctioned.* All teams and individuals must represent his/her high school and be in good standing with the National Federation of State High School Associations.
Meet Date & Location
Fri. & Sat, October 3-4, 2025 LaVern Gibson Championship XC Course, Terre Haute IN
What High Schools Can Compete?
This meet is sanctioned by the NFHS. All HS teams that are NFHS members are welcome to attend. Teams will register under their school affiliation and must compete representing their respective high schools. Races are open to all high school teams regardless of location.
How Do I Register?
Registration opens June 3rd, 2025. Use the link HERE to register.
All schools that register will need to sign a contract with the host school, Terre Haute South High School. Please fill out the form at the link below and send to Ed Jarvis at edj@vigoschools.org.
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Entry Fees
$180.00 per team of 10 (Open/ROC)
$45.00 per individual athlete
$400.00 bulk fee per school
*Entry fees can be made via credit card on AthleticNET or other arrangements must be made ahead of the meet.
Entry Deadline
Sunday, September 28 at 5:00pm EDT
Race Schedule
Friday (under the lights):
5:00pm - COURSE OPENS
6:30pm - High School Boys Open JV (unlimited entries)
7:15pm - High School Girls Open JV (unlimited entries)
8:00pm - High School Boys Open Red Race (limit 10)
8:30pm - High School Girls Open Red Race (limit 10)
9:00pm - College Championship Men
9:15pm - High School Awards
9:45pm - College Championship Women
Saturday
4:45pm - COURSE OPENS
6:00pm - JV Boys #1 (unlimited entries)
6:30pm - JV Boys #2(unlimited entries)
**Results from JV Boys #1and JV Boys #2 will be combined for results.
7:00pm - JV Girls #1 (unlimited entries)
7:30pm - JV Girls #2 (unlimited entries)
**Results from JV Boys #1and JV Boys #2 will be combined for results.
8:00pm - Open Boys Blue Race (limit 10)
8:30pm - Open Girls Blue Race (limit 10)
9:00pm - Race of Champions Boys (limit 10)
9:30pm- Race of Champions Girls (limit 10)
The boys and girls Race of Champions sections will be seeded by meet management and will include the top 35-40 teams that enter each section. Teams not selected for these championship races, will be moved to the Open race.
Awards Ceremonies - Saturday
All Awards begin immediately following girls ROC (approximately 10pm)
*Fireworks to follow
JV Races
A trophy will be awarded to the team champion in each JV section.
Top finisher t-shirts will be given to the top 5 individuals in each section.
Medals will be given to the top 15 finishers
*JV results will be combined for results
Open Races
A trophy will be awarded to the team champion in each Open section.
Top finisher t-shirts will be given to the top 5 individuals in each section.
Medals will be given to the top 15 finishers
Race of Champions
Trophies will be awarded to the top team champions and runner-ups in each ROC section.
Top finisher t-shirts will be given to the top 10 individuals in each section.
Medals will be given to the top 15 finishers.
Which Race Should I Register For?
The JV and open sections will be open for registration at the coach’s discretion. The Race of Champions will be limited to the top 30 teams that enter in each race. Any teams that do not make the ROC field will be placed in the Open section.
Packet Pick-up
Course opens at 5:00pm for packet pick up and course run-thrus.
*ALL PACKETS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED ON SITE AT LAVERN GIBSON in the Wabash Valley Family Sports Center.
Retail Sales
Nike apparel will be for sale beginning at 5:00pm on race day.
Bib Numbers / Chip Timing
Bib chips will be used. Each athlete will be assigned a bib number and corresponding chip. Athletes must wear the assigned bib number and chips.
Box Assignments
Box number assignments will be included in the packets and will be available at check-in. They will also be available at the event website HERE
Results
Results will be available on RunnerSpace.com and AthleticNET
Spectator Admission
$5 per person, children under 10 are free. Parking is free!
Beverages
Bottles of Gatorade and water will be available to athletes on site.
Lost & Found
Any lost and found items can be picked up at the packet pick up area in the Wabash Valley Family Sports Center (same location as packet pick up and awards pick up).