Twilight's Last Gleaming Cross Country Challenge
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Twilight's Last Gleaming Cross Country Challenge
Twilight's Last Gleaming Cross Country Challenge is scheduled for its 41st annual edition on October 24, 2026. The event is presented with minimal formal organization: the organizer will start and time finishes and provide awards, but the course will not be marked and no official park reservation or sanctioning has been arranged. Participants run as individual park patrons who choose to run together.
The course is described as very steep and difficult, with the first mile climbing a steep city street. Course maps and GPX data are provided for navigation. Age divisions are set in six-year increments. The event typically attracts about 60 participants annually, with many returning from year to year.
Volunteers are requested to support the event and to guide runners on the unmarked course. The organizer emphasizes a low-cost approach to cover basic expenses such as park rental, required sanction or insurance, and awards; donations are accepted. Commemorative T-shirts are offered for sale to participants. Results, course records, and historical finish lists are maintained for past editions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
