Furrow Euro Cross Country Run

Furrow Euro Cross Country Run A 3-mile cross country run in the European style (creek crossings and straw bales) w/Post race soup!
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They say opposites attract*, which is probably why people are attracted to the Furrow Euro. They enjoy the pain and suffering cause by either the three-mile run over hills and through creeks, mixed with the sweet bliss of Bonnie's homemade soup after the race. Or perhaps they just come to watch their loved ones suffer and partake in the soup with dry warm toes. Either way, we have the combo to kee

p you happy if you're looking for a nice sporting event the Saturday before Thanksgiving.

*"They" being Paula Abdul and that cat.

We are two registrations away from breaking our pre-registration record, and the race is still two months away!  A secon...
09/18/2024

We are two registrations away from breaking our pre-registration record, and the race is still two months away! A second batch of sweaters has been put into production, fingers crossed they will arrive in time to hand out on race day. Thank you all for supporting EPGXC EPGTF.

Good gravy, y'all are amazing!  160 registered before the first week is even over!  Keep sharing and talking friends int...
09/12/2024

Good gravy, y'all are amazing! 160 registered before the first week is even over! Keep sharing and talking friends into signing up! I'm reaching out to our supplier to see if they can rush a second order of sweaters to keep everyone warm and cozy on race day. They will come in handy, particularly if the weather pulls a 2015 as pictured below.

Whoa!  Over 80 registered in the first 24 hours!  At this rate, we are probably definitely going to run out of some size...
09/10/2024

Whoa! Over 80 registered in the first 24 hours! At this rate, we are probably definitely going to run out of some sizes of the sweaters. For those who wait, we will have shirts available, but you'll miss out on these once in a lifetime sweaters.
https://www.runrace.net/findarace.php?id=24328IL

What a brilliant idea to combine cyclocross and cross country.
08/01/2024

What a brilliant idea to combine cyclocross and cross country.

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thank you!  Fantastic turnout for our 18th year.  We hope everyone felt welcome and had a good time.  The soups were del...
11/18/2023

Thank you! Fantastic turnout for our 18th year. We hope everyone felt welcome and had a good time. The soups were delicious and the times were fast. Thanks again for making the effort to be a part of our event. Congrats to Deano and Coach Inga on the wins. Congrats to the St T Guy (Maryland), Megan (Alabama), Avery (7 minutes), and Van (15 years) for winning the door prizes and earning free entry in 2024.

Absolutely perfect morning for a run.  Creeks are warm and clear.  Course is mowed and marked.  Soup and sandwiches are ...
11/18/2023

Absolutely perfect morning for a run. Creeks are warm and clear. Course is mowed and marked. Soup and sandwiches are being prepared fresh. We look forward to seeing everyone today for the 18th annual Furrow Euro. Race starts at noon. If we have enough Tiny Titans we will even do a little kids fun run around 1pm.

200 preregistered!  If you missed out, don’t worry!  You can still sign up and run on race day!  Registration opens at t...
11/17/2023

200 preregistered! If you missed out, don’t worry! You can still sign up and run on race day! Registration opens at ten. We even have some shirts available in limited sizes.

Note that the creek will NOT be frozen as seen here. It should be sunny and mild.

We have surpassed our record number for online entries, and online entry doesn't even close for another 36 hours!  Get y...
11/15/2023

We have surpassed our record number for online entries, and online entry doesn't even close for another 36 hours! Get yourself registered at https://www.runrace.net/findarace.php?id=23322IL and join the fun at the farm this Saturday!

The picture is of all the Illinois Wesleyan University Cross Country alumni and university employees who joined as at the race a few years ago. While I hope to see some teammates and alum at the race this Saturday, I know many will be in Pennsylvania for D3 Cross Country Nationals cheering on Adriana Crabtree and Annalese Chudy who will be repping IWUXC on the National stage.

Here's the design for this year's Furrow Euro Cross Country Run shirt.  I was going for something that emphasized joy an...
11/09/2023

Here's the design for this year's Furrow Euro Cross Country Run shirt. I was going for something that emphasized joy and friendship and soup and grilled cheese. These will only be available to those who pre-register, so make sure you get signed up before registration closes next Thursday (the 16th) at midnight. Here's the link: https://www.runrace.net/findarace.php?id=23322IL

Ten day outlook on weather is calling for 61 degrees at race time, more than doubling the temps from last year.  I've be...
11/08/2023

Ten day outlook on weather is calling for 61 degrees at race time, more than doubling the temps from last year. I've been told the soup tastes better with frozen toes (like the blizzard of 2015), but maybe you prefer the warmer temps like the 2021. Go ahead and give a like to the picture of your preferred weather and I'll see what I can do about getting those conditions for race day in ten days.
https://www.runrace.net/findarace.php?id=23322IL

Our high school teams raced at the IHSA State Finals last weekend; our girls placed 12th and our boys placed 14th!Furrow...
11/07/2023

Our high school teams raced at the IHSA State Finals last weekend; our girls placed 12th and our boys placed 14th!

Furrow Euro registrations are probably going to surpass 100 today, halfway to the record 200 registrants we had last year. Those 100 registrants will have a hard time catching Dean Witzig, who earned himself a PR at the State Meet as he placed 16th overall to become the fourth Titan boy to earn All-State Honors.

Photo credits to Mark Ludy.

Cross country is going well at EPG- both high school teams have joined both middle school teams as qualifiers for the St...
10/30/2023

Cross country is going well at EPG- both high school teams have joined both middle school teams as qualifiers for the State Finals!
Thank you for your continued support of these athletes through your registration to the Furrow Euro Cross Country Run.
https://www.runrace.net/findarace.php?id=23322IL

12/30/2022

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Holy cow!  Over 200 people registered for this years Furrow Euro, and a record 170 finishers despite the bitter cold and...
11/19/2022

Holy cow! Over 200 people registered for this years Furrow Euro, and a record 170 finishers despite the bitter cold and brutal winds. Thanks to each and every person who braved the elements to come run with us! Big thanks to the guys who helped set up and clean up- Sam, Nic, Dean, Lukas, Micah. Thanks to my parents for the fantastic soup and grilled cheese- highlight of the race IMO. Huge thanks to Perfect Pace Race Management for timing this year so I could actually hop in the race. Results below.

186 Pre-Registered!  We accept race day registration, so if you want to join the 186 crazy folks who don't mind running ...
11/18/2022

186 Pre-Registered! We accept race day registration, so if you want to join the 186 crazy folks who don't mind running through creeks and over hills for three miles in 20mph winds and matching 20 degree temps, come on out! The soup will be warm, your feet will thaw (eventually), and you'll have a great tale to tell at the Thanksgiving table next week.

Some pointers to those registered:
-Some mapping apps will instruct you to drive south of El Paso, don't believe them, we are north of El Paso, right off of 251, our driveway is the last one on the west before crossing Panther Creek, just past the church.
-Parking is in the back by the machine sheds, on the off chance we need overflow parking, it is due east of the chicken coop.
-Forecasted temps are cold and there will also be wind, your feet will be soaked. For your own safety and comfort we highly recommend a change of socks and shoes for post-race. In my experience, wool socks seem to do the best.
-Our timing company, Perfect Pace, will have live results available on https://www.arrowliveresults.com/ and the awards ceremony will be as soon as the final finisher crosses. We have three age groups- Youth (17 and under), Adult (18 to 39), and Masters (40+). The youth and adult podiums will separate by gender and award the top EIGHT. The Masters category will award the top three. The overall male and female winners will be recognized prior to the age group podiums and will also be removed from age group awards.

11/16/2022

With 161 online registrations already, we are within reach of hitting 200 total registrations before the race on Saturday! The registered include many All State cross country runners and multiple individual State Champions! You don't need to be fast to have fun! Just come enjoy the cross country family reunion... and soup.

Couple heads up:
Due to the record number of entries, we probably will run out of some shirt sizes. If we do not have your size we can do a second order and deliver your shirt after the race. It is an excellent problem to have.
Second, if you signed up on a paper entry form at one of our invitationals, your name will not appear on the runrace list. Don't worry, I have your entry in my kitchen and will get you entered into the system and your shirt set aside for you.

We even accept race day registration, so come help us hit that 200 participant milestone and party in the freezing cold together!

YO!  With 131 online registrations we are only ten folks away from a pre-registration record.  In addition to near-recor...
11/14/2022

YO! With 131 online registrations we are only ten folks away from a pre-registration record. In addition to near-record quantity, we have a LOT of quality registered:
NJCAA All-Americans Sebastian Meyer and Nathan DeMarb are early favorites on the guys side for the overall win.
Last year's female winner, Nellie Melick, will be back to defend her title.
IESA All-State cross country runner, JW Black of Metcalf will be coming back to the farm after winning the middle school invitational back in September.
Come run, race, or spectate this Saturday, race starts at noon.

2022-11-19: 2022 Furrow Euro. Three-mile English-style cross country through creeks, over straw bales, and up and down some gently rolling hills. Soup buffet upon completion.. Find a Race: Review details of races posted to the website of RunRace.net... and find your next race here!

We just passed over 100 online pre-registered!  Love to see it!  Shirts arrived yesterday and look amazing!  We also hav...
11/10/2022

We just passed over 100 online pre-registered! Love to see it! Shirts arrived yesterday and look amazing! We also have some of last year's crew neck sweatshirts available for purchase on race day if you missed last year's race.
https://www.epgxc.com/furrow-euro.html

11/07/2022
Last year we had a record number of finishers at 141, if each of those finishers comes back and brings one friend each, ...
10/31/2022

Last year we had a record number of finishers at 141, if each of those finishers comes back and brings one friend each, we will have... *checks notes, *tries to do maths... more finishers!

Sign up today, bring a friend.

2022-11-19: 2022 Furrow Euro. Three-mile English-style cross country through creeks, over straw bales, and up and down some gently rolling hills. Soup buffet upon completion.. Find a Race: Review details of races posted to the website of RunRace.net... and find your next race here!

Way to go EPGXC!
10/31/2022

Way to go EPGXC!

If you need spikes before the race on November 19, Often Running can hook you up!
10/24/2022

If you need spikes before the race on November 19, Often Running can hook you up!

10/24/2022

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