EDT XC Showdown 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Aurora, Colorado
- Entry fee
- From $25
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community/Coaches 3K | Other | Oct 11, 20269:00 AM | $25 | – |
| 13/14 Boys/Girls 4k | Other | Oct 11, 20269:30 AM | $25 | – |
| 11/12 Boys/Girls 3k | Other | Oct 11, 202610:00 AM | $25 | – |
| 9/10 Boys/Girls 3k | Other | Oct 11, 202610:30 AM | $25 | – |
| 8&U Boys/Girls 2k | Other | Oct 11, 202611:00 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Community/Coaches 3K and 11/12 Boys/Girls 3k and 9/10 Boys/Girls 3k and 8&U Boys/Girls 2k: $25 until Oct 11.
- 13/14 Boys/Girls 4k: $25 until Oct 10.
Online registration closes Oct 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:03 AM, and the Community/Coaches 3K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 5,410 feet above sea level, high enough that most runners from lower ground run noticeably slower.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
19300 E Colfax Ave., Aurora, CO 80011
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (2 years)9/10 Boys/Girls 3k
11/12 Boys/Girls 3k
13/14 Boys/Girls 4k
Aggregated from official results (Runners Roost Race Services) for EDT XC Showdown. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at EDT XC Showdown?
At the 2025 9/10 Boys/Girls 3k, the fastest tenth finished in 12:09 or better, the top quarter in 12:32, and half the field in 13:30; the last tenth came in after 16:55.
At the 2025 11/12 Boys/Girls 3k, the fastest tenth finished in 11:41 or better, the top quarter in 12:01, and half the field in 12:42; the last tenth came in after 14:37.
At the 2025 13/14 Boys/Girls 4k, the fastest tenth finished in 14:29 or better, the top quarter in 15:03, and half the field in 15:35; the last tenth came in after 17:47.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 11:21 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
About the same size since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
EDT XC Showdown Other year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 49 to 46 finishers, and the median time rose from 12:56 to 13:30.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 46 (-6%) | 13:30 | under 12:09 | 10:40 |
| 2024 | 49 | 12:56 | under 11:24 | 10:31 |
From each year's official results for the Other; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 11 the day usually runs from 44°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 7% of days. Cold snaps dip to 36°F and hot years reach 80°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 19300 E Colfax Ave., Aurora, CO 80011Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 5,410 feet
- Distances
- Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 11, 2026), 2025 (Oct 12, 2025), 2024 (Sep 22, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is EDT XC Showdown?
- Sunday, October 11, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- What distances can I run?
- Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 46 runners finished the 9/10 Boys/Girls 3k; the median finish was 13:30 and the winner ran 10:40.
- Where does it start?
- 19300 E Colfax Ave., Aurora, CO 80011.
From the organizers
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 2025 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. The 2k is entirely on grass, while the 3k/4k are a mixture of grass and hard packed gravel with a couple short crossings over asphalt (1-lane road). All courses are flat and VERY spectator friendly. See course maps below.
This will be a USATF sanctioned event (membership not required to participate).