Chauncey's 4 at The Farm

Registration Fees:

Early Registration Until January 31: $50.00

Swag Size Guarantee Registration February 1 – March 22: $55.00

Race Week Registration** March 23 - March 30: $60.00

** Due to production lead times, size and color of event shirt is guaranteed only with paid registration by no later than March 10. After March 10 size and color are wholly dependent on remaining supply of shirts.

Shirt & Bib Pick-up:

FRIDAY, March 28, from 6:00 - 8:00pm at Dick Pond Athletics, 26W515 St Charles Rd, Carol Stream

SATURDAY, March 29, from 2:00 - 4:00pm at Dick Pond Athletics, 2775 Maple Ave, Lisle

SUNDAY, March 30, from 7:00 - 8:00am at race site - St James Farm, Winfield

Water Station: There will be one water station at approximately the 2.3-mile mark, just as you exit the Pin Oak Allee. If you feel you need hydration earlier or later in the run, please stage something out on the course before the event or be prepared to carry it with you.

Entry Swag: Registered participants will receive the race-official Chauncey's 4 At The Farm long sleeve 1/4 zip shirt. Size is guaranteed only with paid registration by no later than March 10, 2025.

Finisher Award: Each finisher will receive the race-official Chauncey's 4 At The Farm woodallion, the first in a unique set of four for the Dick Pond Athletics 2025 Trail Race Series.

Overall Winner and Age Group Awards: The Overall Male and Female Champion will each receive an engraved wood award.

The 1st Place Male and Female winner in each of the following age groups will receive a free pair of Darn Tough Socks: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 & Over.

Raffle: You receive automatic entry in the raffle with your entry. Winners will be drawn while the race is in progress. Be sure to check the Raffle Winner Board after finishing to see if you have won a prize. You must be present to win, and you must take your prize when leaving the event.

Results: Results will be available during the event by scanning the QR code on your race bib. If you are an Age Group Winner, please be sure to pick up your Darn Tough Socks before leaving the site (Socks will NOT be sent out).

The Dick Pond Athletics - Darn Tough Trail Race Series 2025

Chauncey’s 4 at The Farm is the first of four events in the Dick Pond Athletics 4-Seasons Trail Series, comprised of:

· Chauncey’s Trail Stampede

· Hickory Knolls Trail Run (June 8, 2025)

· Summer Trail Classic (August 24, 2025)

· Big Timber XC Challenge (November 9, 2025)

Those who register for and finish each of the above will receive a BONUS premium swag item at Big Timber in November.

There is nothing more to pay – You can register for the Series (details below) or you have the option to sign up once registration opens for each event … finish each run … and the extra swag is yours! Participants who met the 4-Seasons Challenge last year walked away with a super-sweet mid-weight jacket.

Planning to participate in each of the four events that comprise the

2025 Dick Pond Athletics Darn Tough Trail Race Series?

Register for the Series and save money!

You can register now (prior to March 30) for the full four-event Series at the discounted price of $175.00, a savings of at least $25.00!! (Savings is calculated by signing up separately for each event when registration for each one opens.)

Premium SWAG: By participating in all four Series events, you also receive the Premium SWAG item - last year's item was a top-quality rain jacket - at no additional cost!!!

• The dates of the four events that comprise our Series are
  1. March 30 (Chauncey's 4 at the Farm, Winfield)
  2. June 8 (Hickory Knolls Trail Race, St Charles)
  3. August 24 (Summer Trail Classic, Hoffman Estates)
  4. November 9 (Big Timber XC Trail Challenge, Elgin).

All events are held on Sunday.

• Details of each event (distances, start times, SWAG item) will be announced when registration for each event opens approximately 10-12 weeks before event race day. You will be contacted to choose your distance and options for SWAG.
• Injury: Afraid of the possibility you could be injured at the time of any of the four events? Show up on race day as a volunteer and it will still qualify you as a participant and on track to getting your premium swag item.
• Refunds: Please understand there will be NO REFUNDS for anyone who signs up for the Series and then does not run or volunteer at each of the four events.

The Course: The one-loop 4.1-mile course consists of wide limestone and grass/wooded trail pathways meandering over the gently rolling terrain of the expansive and wooded St James property. The total distance of the course and the mile marks shown on the attached course map are approximated.

The grass & wooded trail portions are indicated on the map. Expect to encounter uneven ground, partially exposed roots and rocks, and other conditions common to a natural environment such as possible fallen branches and/or trees, water-sodden or muddy areas. Any of these can cause a stumble or fall that could result in personal injury to you. St James Farm is open to the public prior to race day, so we encourage you to visit the site to preview the course at your leisure. If you have any trepidation about the conditions, please do not sign up for this event. There are NO refunds once registration is made.

Image is 2024 course. Course for 2025 is subject to change.

Volunteers are needed on race day to assist with bib pick-up, act as course marshals, or help at the finish.

Please contact Wayne Haworth at wayne@dickpondathletics.com if you would like to help.

And if you have or know of a business or organization that would like to sponsor one or more of our events, please contact Wayne as well!