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All proceeds from the race will be donated to St. Charles VFW Post 5036
Registration fees
4.25 Mile Run Closed
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4.25 Mile Run Single
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$35.00Feb 29 – May 9
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$40.00May 10 – May 23
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7 Mile Run Closed
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7 Mile Run Single
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$35.00Feb 29 – May 9
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$40.00May 10 – May 23
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Relay Individual Team Member Registration Closed
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$35.00Feb 29 – May 9
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$40.00May 10 – May 23
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Event Info
Come out and commemorate our American heroes during Memorial Day weekend with a run through the grassland and woods of Carl R Hansen Woods in northwest suburban Chicago! This new springtime event will give runners of all ages and abilities to shake off the running rust of winter on wide mowed grass pathways over rolling terrain and through groves of oak trees. The “Short” 4.25-mile distance is a single-loop route and is ideal for newbies to trail running, while the two-loop “Long” 7-mile distance will be perfect for those who want to stretch out their legs over a longer distance. And for those who want to run with a friend or family member, consider the 7 mile relay event, where each person runs one loop.
If we have a dry spring, the course will be wide and FAST … but if our spring is wet, expect to come to the finish wearing some mud (and who doesn’t like mud!??!).
DATE: Sunday, May 24, 8:00am start
LOCATION: Carl Hansen Forest Preserve, Sutton Rd/Rte 59, approximately 0.5 miles south of I-90 and 0.5 miles north of Golf Rd/Rte 58
DISTANCES:
- Short Individual 4.25 miles Green Trail from Start out to perimeter, ONE loop on Brown Trail, Green Trail back in to Finish
- Long Individual 7 miles Green Trail from Start out to perimeter, TWO loops on Brown Trail, Green Trail back in to Finish
- 2-Person Relay 7 miles Green Trail from Start out to perimeter, TWO loops on Brown Trail with hand-off between first and second loop, Green Trail back in to Finish
COURSE:
Existing wide mowed grass pathways around perimeter of preserve through small groves of trees, with mowed grass pathway out to and back in from perimeter loop. Course is primarily flat but does have some rolling terrain. Also, there are NOT a lot of rocks or roots, so this should be “novice friendly” for anyone new to trail running.
The Brown Trail perimeter loop is approximately 2.6 miles and the Green Trail segment out to and back in from the loop is approximately 0.81 miles (each way).
The relay exchange point would be at the beginning of the second loop (the intersection of loop and segment out to/back from loop.
SPONSOR: Dick Pond Athletics, Brooks Running and Wigwam
BENEFICIARY: Proceeds will be donated to St. Charles VFW Post 5036
AGE GROUPS:
Male 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over
Female 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over
Relay 2-Male (combined ages) 60 & Under, 61-90, 91 & Over
2-Female (combined ages) 60 & Under, 61-90, 91 & Over
1+1 Co-ed (combined ages) 60 & Under, 61-90, 91 & Over
PREMIUM: all registered participants will receive a printed lightweight hoodie
ENTRY:
Standard (until May 10th) Short/Long $35.00 Relay $70.00
Late (May 10 – May 23) Short/Long $40.00 Relay $80.00
Race Day (May 24) Short/Long $45.00 Relay $90.00
PACKET PICK-UP:
Friday, May 22, 6:00-8:00pm at DPA St Charles store
Saturday, May 23, 1:00-4:00pm at DPA Hoffman Estates store
Sunday, May 24, 7:00-8:00am at race site
AWARDS:
Engraved wood slices to Overall Male & Female winners in individual 4.25m and 7m
Woodallions to Top 3 in each age group for individual races
Pint glasses and wine glasses to Top 3 in each division/age group for relay (males get pint glasses, females get wine glasses)
VOLUNTEERS:
We need volunteers to help with race day registration and packet pick-up, as well as to serve as Start/Finish and on-course marshals. Please contact Missy at the Hoffman Estates store or Glen at the St Charles store if you would like to help. You’ll get a free lightweight hoodie and the eternal gratitude of the race committee for your help.
Race Site Logistics
Parking at the preserve is limited. CARPOOLING with other runners and ARRIVING EARLY is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. There is a small parking lot located at the intersection of Rte 59 and Shoe Factory Rd just north of the Carl Hansen entrance and another very small parking area at the intersection of Rte 59 and Rte 58 just south of the Carl Hansen entrance, but you will have about a half-mile warm-up to get to the Start area.
Please do NOT park on the grass at any location.
Course Information
Distances
Individual “Short” 4.25 miles, Individual “Long” 7 miles, 2-person 7 mile Relay (distances are approximate)
Course
Existing wide mowed grass pathways around perimeter of preserve through small groves of trees, with mowed grass pathway out to and back in from perimeter loop. Course is primarily flat but does have some rolling terrain. Also, there are NOT a lot of rocks or roots, so this should be “novice friendly” for anyone new to trail running.
Gear Check
Gear Check will be available to runners
The Brown Trail perimeter loop is approximately 2.6 miles and the Green Trail segment out to and back in from the loop is approximately 0.81 miles (each way).
The relay exchange point would be at the beginning of the second loop (the intersection of loop and segment out to/back from loop.
Notes: There will be NO formal course preview. The course utilizes existing Forest Preserve trails, which are open to your use at any time in advance of the race.
Also, the course may be altered slightly depending upon Forest Preserve directives, actual trail conditions, weather and/or just to make things “a little more interesting” on race day.
Volunteers
VOLUNTEERS
Yes, we need volunteers to help on race day with registration and packet/bib pick-up and as course marshals and start/finish helpers! You will receive a printed lightweight hoodie, as well as the eternal gratitude of the race committee and the runners/walkers.
If you would like to help on race day, please contact our Race Director at racedirector@dickpondathletics.com.
Relay Teams
Three categories:
- All Male Team
- All Female Team
- Co-Ed Team
Three Age Groups (Combined age of team):
- 60 & Under
- 61-90
- 91 & Over
Each team member will register individually. Team name is required!
Event schedule
- Fri, May 22, 2020 6:00 PM - Pre Race Packet Pick Up (Dick Pond Athletics of St. Charles)
- Sat, May 23, 2020 1:00 PM - Pre Race Packet Pick Up (Dick Pond Athletics of St. Charles)
- Sun, May 24, 2020 7:00 AM - On Site Check in and Registration
- Sun, May 24, 2020 8:00 AM - Race Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Wayne Haworth
- Phone
- +1 630-665-3316
- Website
- Visit website
