Trail running has always been in our USOLE DNA! We were the first running store in Chicago to bring trail racing to the Chicago running community. These trail races are great courses for folks wanting to get off the roads and enjoy some of our beautiful trails, but not have to be an expert trail runner to get to the finish. Our trail races are very laid back and great fun for the entire family, making it fun & easy for all! The USOLE Trail Challenge is great for people of all ages and all abilities looking to change up the running routine and get “off” the roads!
Schedule:
Race will begin promptly at 9:00am.
Race day pickup & registration will begin at 8:00am!
Course Info:
Course will be trail & off road with crushed limestone, dirt, rocks, & roots...and maybe some mud. Fun is the name of the game!
If you have Yaktrax or a clip on traction device, you may want to bring them for extra traction as spring trails can have a bit of mud.
Weather Issues: In the case of inclement weather, the only time we will delay a race or consider any action is in the presence of lightning. All other weather (rain, snow, tons of snow, tons of rain, etc) we will run the race. After all, this is trail running and some inclement weather makes it that much more fun!
Water at the Start/finish line. Due to Cook County Forest Preserve regulations, we are not allowed to have any aid station in the trails. We will have an aid station at the start/finish line and at the halfway point so you can fill up any bottles or get nutrition at those points. It is highly recommended you come with your own bottle, hydration pack and personal choice of nutrition supplements.
Granola Bars and bananas will be at the finish for all athletes.
Refreshing brews will be given to all runners after the race.
Race day gear check will be at Universal. Sole Tents/registration tables
Parking Info: Plenty of parking in the forest preserve parking lots!
Awards:
- Overall winners for Female, Male & Non-Binary will receive custom award tiles for the 3.1 Mile & 5.4 Mile Races.
- Full Age Group Awards for 5.4 mile race - Top three in each age group (Female, Male & Non-Binary): 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
- Age Group Awards for 3.1 mile race - Age group winners only (Female, Male & Non-Binary): 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
- Post race raffle with great prizes from Universal Sole & all of our sponsors to be held at our post race party on-site!
Cost:
Spring Trail Challenge Pricing (Use code USOLE10 for 10% off)
March 1 - March 31 - $50.00
April 1 - Until Race Day - $55.00
No exchanges or refunds
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