Please Note: Specific Shirt Sizes for later registrations may not be available on race weekend. There will not be a discounted registration fee for late comers who will not be getting a shirt
2022 HICKORY KNOLLS
TRAIL RUN & RELAY
We are returning to the trails of the Hickory Knolls Nature Area in St Charles for the 2nd annual HICKORY KNOLLS Trail Run & Relay on Sunday, May 15th.
Come out and run the grass and dirt trails over an approximate 3-mile loop course through a beautiful and diverse natural area just as spring begins to blossom. The first portion of the loop is relatively flat, while a couple of hills await in the latter portion of the loop. The trail is primarily wide-track, allowing for easy passing or running alongside a friend, and the route is very well marked.
You can participate in either the Individual Runner 5k (one loop) or 10k (two loops) distance, or pair up with family or friend in the 2-person relay (each person does one loop).
Sponsored by Dick Pond Athletics and Brooks Running, the proceeds from this event benefit the St Charles Park District.
Sponsored by
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In cooperation with the St. Charles Park District
All proceeds from the race will benefit
Registration fees
5K Run/Walk 8:00 AM Start Closed
Online registration closed-
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$42.00Feb 8 – Mar 16
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$45.00Mar 17 – May 7
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$48.00May 8 – May 14
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$50.00May 15 – May 15
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10K Run 9:00 AM Start Closed
Online registration closed-
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$42.00Feb 8 – Mar 16
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$45.00Mar 17 – May 7
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$48.00May 8 – May 14
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$50.00May 15 – May 15
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2 Person 10K Relay 9:00 AM Start Closed
Online registration closed-
6.2 Mile Relay (2 team members). One individual registers both team members in one transaction. After the first person registers, click "add another registrant" at the bottom of the page. This will create a new registration form to be filled out accordingly. After the second form is complete, proceed to check out.
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$84.00
$42.00 Per Participant
Feb 8 – Mar 16 -
$85.00
$42.50 Per Participant
Mar 17 – May 7 -
$96.00
$48.00 Per Participant
May 8 – May 14 -
$100.00
$50.00 Per Participant
May 15 – May 15
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Event Info
EVENT DETAILS
Name: HICKORY KNOLLS TRAIL RUN & RELAY
Date: Sunday, May 15, 2022
Location: Hickory Knolls Nature Area, James O. Breem Community Park, Peck Rd and Campton Hills Rd, St. Charles
Parking: Parking will be in the James Breem Community Park parking lot with entrance off of Campton Hills Rd, just west of the stoplight at Peck Rd. You will want to park on the west end of the lot (closer to the Discovery Center building and wooded area rather than near the water park). There could be youth soccer games taking place on race day, so plan to arrive a little earlier to find a spot.
Sponsors: Dick Pond Athletics and Brooks Running
Beneficiary: St Charles Park District
Distances:
- 5K Run (approx. 3.1 miles) for Individual runners, running one loop
- 10K Run (approx. 6.3 miles) for Individual runners, running two loops
- 10K Relay (6.3 miles) for 2-person teams, with each person running one loop
Course:
- Course to be run on the existing trails and pathways fully within the Hickory Knolls Nature Area (see attached course map)
- Course is primarily wide pathways over dirt, grass and gravel. Expect to encounter uneven ground, exposed roots, partially embedded rocks, low branches and other conditions characteristic of a wooded area. You are running at your own risk of possibly stumbling, falling, or landing awkwardly, any of which could result in an injury.
- Course will be marked using directional arrow signs and strings of plastic triangular pennants.
Water Station: There will be NO water station on the course for either Individual or Relay runners; all participants are advised to carry their own hydration, if needed. Bottled water will be available at the Finish.
Washrooms: There are washrooms in the Discovery Center and a toilet adjacent to the picnic shelter. There may also be some open porta-potties near the soccer fields.
Race Day Schedule:
- Sunday, May 15
8:00am START Individual Runner 5K
9:00am START Individual Runner 10K and 2-person 10K Relay
Awards will be presented as soon as results are available for each race.
Age Groups / Team Categories:
- Individual 5K / 10K Run:
Male/Female in age groups 13 & Under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 & Over
- 2-person 10K Relay:
Male/Female/Co-ed teams in COMBINED-age groups 40 & Under, 41-60, 61-80, 81-100, 101-119 and 120 & Over
Premium for Registration: A printed Brooks Podium shirt (see below)
Awards:
- Overall Male and Female winners of 5K and 10K
- Top 3 Male and Female Age Group Winners for 5K & 10K
- Top Male, Female and Co-Ed Teams for Relay
- Finisher award (see below)
Race Day Raffle: We will have some raffle items to give away while each race in in progress. When you cross the Finish line, be sure to check the dry erase board posted nearby to see if you have won something.
Packet Pick-up:
- Saturday, May 14, 2:00 – 4:00pm at Dick Pond Athletics, 303 N 2nd Street, St Charles
(New entries will be accepted at this time ONLY if space is still open)
- Sunday, May 15, at race site, 8:00am until race time
- (New entries will be accepted at this time ONLY if space is still open)
Health Safety Guidelines: Participants and spectators are asked to observe all government and health safety guidelines that may be in effect on race day (see attached RaceTime document). This includes social distancing, wearing of masks, and limiting physical contact.
- Everyone MUST wear a mask when entering the Discovery Center to pick up race bib or use the washroom. No mask, no entry.
Medical on Site: we do intend to have medical individual on site for any minor issues requiring First Aid.
Note: If you are a qualified medic or nurse who would like to volunteer your time and services on race day, please contact Wayne Haworth at wayne@dickpondathletics.com. We may be able to offer a small stipend to you for stepping up and helping out.
Volunteers
VOLUNTEERS
YES!! Volunteers are Needed: Volunteers are needed to on race day to help with bib pick-up, at the Start/Finish and along the running route as course marshals. Besides receiving the deep and eternal gratitude of the race committee and participants, you will also receive a free shirt. We’ll also give out a few raffle items for only the volunteers. If you can help out, please notify Wayne Haworth at wayne@dickpondathletics.com
Premium S.W.A.G.
Premium for Registration: A printed Brooks Podium short-sleeve tech shirt. This lightweight and breathable shirt is made of moisture-wicking fabric and is made for summer running. Gender specific in sizes XS - XXL. Must be registered by May 7, 2022 to be guaranteed shirt/size.
Finisher Award: You'll be proud to celebrate your successful conquest of the Hickory Knolls Trail Run & Relay course with this printed heavyweight glass mug, perfect for a cold brew or an awesome root beer float....but you gotta finish to get it!
New for 2022! The Dick Pond Athletics Triple Trail Challenge!!
Plans are already in the works for three events in 2022 sponsored by Dick Pond Athletics – the Hickory Knolls Trail Run & Relay in May, an all-new event in August, and the Big Timber XC Challenge in November.
Anyone who pre-registers for – and finishes! – the longer distance race at each of these events qualifies for the DPA Triple Trail Challenge (DPA TTC) premium swag item. The swag item is still to be determined, but you can be sure it will be sweet!
Three races, three different seasons, three different sites, and three different distances.
A few guidelines:
· There is NO additional fee to participate in the Dick Pond Athletics Triple Trail Challenge. Simply pay the entry fee for each race when the event registration opens. Also, you do NOT need to commit to all three events prior to running the first one.
· You must register for and finish the LONGER distance race at each event. This would be the individual runner 10K at Hickory Knolls, the 5-mile at Big Timber, and the to-be-determined longer distance at the August event. If you choose to participate in the 2-person relay at Hickory Knolls, you do NOT qualify for the DPA TTC swag item. Also, if you miss Hickory Knolls, you are out of the challenge. Run Hickory Knolls and then miss either the August event or Big Timber, and you’re out. To be in, you gotta do all three.
· You MUST use the same name when registering for each event. If the name is Robert Smith for Hickory Knolls, it must be Robert Smith for the next two. It cannot be Rob Smith or Bob Smith or R Smith or any other variation for the other two.
· The DPA TTC is an INDIVIDUAL challenge. While this is an individual challenge, we will post everyone’s cumulative time after the second and third event, allowing you to see how others who are participating in the challenge are doing.
Event schedule
- Sat, May 14, 2022 2:00 PM - Pre Race Day Packet Pick Up at Dick Pond Athletics St. Charles (2PM-4PM)
- Sun, May 15, 2022 6:30 AM - On Site Check In
- Sun, May 15, 2022 8:00 AM - 5K Race Start
- Sun, May 15, 2022 9:00 AM - 10K Race Start & Team Relay Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Wayne Haworth
- Phone
- +1 630-665-3316
- Website
- Visit website
