Visiting the Championship Course
Built for Championship Performances
Designed specifically for cross country, the 250-acre course offers a competitive environment that challenges athletes while remaining accessible for spectators:
- Wide areas for large-scale races
- Rolling terrain that rewards strategy and endurance
- Multiple loop configurations for race flexibility
- Unmatched spectator visibility across the course
Every element is designed to support high-level competition—while creating a race-day atmosphere that is both intense and engaging.
Location
Course address: 599 S. Tabortown St, Terre Haute, Indiana 47803
- Entry fee is $5 per person at the gate (cash only) - may vary for NCAA and IHSAA events
- On-site parking is free for buses and visitors
- Handicap spaces are available.
- Visitor parking will be provided on-site on a first-come basis in one of 5 lots.
- Arrive early for large state, regional and national events as entrance into the main, north/south gates may be slow to gain entry and parking fills up quickly.
- Policies Include:
- No Pets - Service animals only are allowed on leashes in visitor areas; no animals are allowed within the course greens or running spaces.
- No Drones - The Course Complex is in the airspace of the Terre Haute Regional Airport and the 181st Intelligence Wing of the Indiana National Air Guard; drones are only allowed with special permission from the Course Administration.
- No Smoking - Smoking is prohibited throughout the entire Course Complex including viewing and parking areas.
Beyond the Course
Just minutes from the start line, downtown Terre Haute offers a walkable mix of locally owned restaurants, gathering spaces, and cultural experiences—turning race weekends into full destination stays.
Athletes compete. Families explore. Teams connect. It’s a complete experience—on and off the course.
