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Dick Pond Athletics
2023 Summer Trail Classic
5.5M * 10.5M * 15.5M
August 13, 2023
7:30 Start
The DPA 2023 Summer Trail Classic is the third of four events of the Dick Pond Athletics 2023 Trail Race Series. After galloping over the wide crushed limestone lanes at Chauncey’s in March and overcoming the hills on the wide grass/dirt pathways of Hickory Knolls in May, we are now venturing onto the twisting and turning single-track trails of Paul Douglas Forest Preserve in Hoffman Estates. Choose from three different distances – approx. 5.5 miles (one loop), 10.5 miles (two loops) or 15.5 miles (three loops) – for a true trail running experience!
Date: August 13, 2023
Start Time: 7:30am (all distances)
Distances:
5.5 mile Run/Walk / 10.5 mile Run/Walk / 15.5 mile Run
All distances are approximate, and walking-only participants are not allowed in the 15.5 mile distance.
Location: Paul Douglas Forest Preserve, Central Avenue (west of Roselle Rd, east of Barrington Rd), Hoffman Estates
Sponsors: Dick Pond Athletics, Hoka One One, and Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling
Beneficiary: Chicago Area Mountain Bikers (CAMBr)
CAMBr is the Chicago Area Mountain Bikers, a volunteer organization of hundreds of riders who work to ensure that mountain bikers have diverse and challenging local opportunities to enjoy their sport. Our members have donated thousands of work hours to build and improve area trails.
The mission of the Chicago Area Mountain Bikers is to educate bicyclists, promote responsible trail use, prevent trail closings, maintain and build multi-use natural surface singletrack and freeride cycling opportunities in the Chicago area. CAMBr seeks to promote trail and freeride bicycling through stewardship, environmental and social responsibility, education, and a spirit of cooperation among all trail users, the conservation community, and governing bodies.
Please visit cambr.org if you are interested in finding out how you can get involved with CAMBr’s trail maintenance activities and/or cycling events.
This event is sponsored by Dick Pond Athletics; Hoka One One and Pollyanna Brewing and Distilling. Proceeds will go to CAMBR.
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IMPORTANT : The Forest Preserve has very strict regulations in place regarding the trail use at Paul Douglas – if the trails are WET, the trails are CLOSED. If there is significant rain in the days immediately before race day and the Forest Preserve office deems the trails are not usable, we will shift the race to the asphalt bike path at the preserve. You will receive an email from us no later than Friday evening, August 11, notifying you of the change to the bike path with details about the course and race distances.
Registration fees
Individual Closed
Online registration closed-
Register here. During registration process you will be able to choose which distance
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$45.00May 20 – Aug 7
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$35.00Aug 8 – Aug 13
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Event Info
Registration Schedule:
Standard Registration May 14 – August 7 $45.00
No Bag/No Mug Registration August 8 – August 13 $35.00
Entry Swag:
Ø First (50) entries receive a sweet Hoka gear bag. Entries 51-144 receive a non-Hoka branded gear bag.
For the first 50 registrants  | For Registrants 51-144  |
Awards:
Ø Overall Male and Female Winner in each distance
Ø Overall Male and Female 1st Place Age Group (14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over)
Ø Finisher award: Collectible Mason Jar mug to First 1-144 Registrants
Ø Raffle items: raffle winners will be drawn while the races are in progress. Please check the raffle board at the Finish line to see if you have won a prize – you may be the winner of a FREE pair of Hoka shoes!
Bib Pick-up:
Saturday, August 12, 2:00 – 4:00pm, at Dick Pond Athletics, 1772 W Algonquin Rd, Hoffman Estates
Sunday, August 13, 6:30 – 7:30am, at race site
Course Information
Course Map: You'll be running on the highlighted trails...course will be well marked!
Trail Protocol:
When passing other runners, you should loudly call out “on your left!” and pass on the left.
If you come upon someone who has fallen and is injured or in distress, please stop and aid them to the best of your ability. Notify race officials as soon as possible.
Wearing fully over-ear headphones or two ear buds/pods is NOT allowed. You must have at least one ear completely open to hear faster runners coming up behind you. If you are found wearing fully over-ear headphones or two ear buds/pods, you will be disqualified.
The trail will be closed at 11:00am. Runners in the 15.5 mile must maintain a 14:00/mile pace to complete the distance by no later than 11:00am. Walking-only participants are not allowed in the 15.5-mile distance.
Water Stations: Water stations on the course are still pending. It is recommended you carry you carry your own liquids and nourishment for the distance you are running.
Volunteers
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers Are Needed: Want to be part of this event but unable to run? Volunteer!
We need people to help at the Start/Finish and be at various points on the course. Besides receiving the eternal gratitude of the race organizers and runners/walkers, we’ll also give you a gift or two for helping out.
Please contact Wayne Haworth of Dick Pond Athletics at wayne@dickpondathletics.com if you can give us your time and energy.
Thank you!!!
Event schedule
- Sat, August 12, 2023 2:00 PM - Pre Race Day Packet Pick Up at Dick Pond Athletics 1772 Algonquin Road, Hoffman Estates 2PM-4PM
- Sun, August 13, 2023 6:30 AM - On Site Check In
- Sun, August 13, 2023 7:30 AM - All Distances Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Wayne Haworth
- Phone
- +1 630-665-3316
- Website
- Visit website
