What distances and categories are available?

• →Kids 1K Run (ages 12 and under; parent must be registered)
• →5K Run
• →5K Walk
• →5K Ruck
• →10K Run
• →10K Ruck
• →Half Marathon (including an early start option)

What is the race day schedule?

• →6:45 AM: Packet Pickup Opens
• →7:00 AM: Half Marathon Early Start
• →7:45 AM: Kids 1K Run
• →8:00 AM: 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon Start
• →9:30 AM: Half Marathoners must have started their final lap
• →10:30 AM: Finish Line Breakdown
• →11:00 AM: Course Closes

How much does registration cost?

• →Half Marathon Early Start: $55 (not eligible for age group awards)
• →Half Marathon: $50
• →10K (Run or Ruck): $37.50
• →5K (Run, Walk, or Ruck): $37.50
• →Kids 1K Run: FREE

Note: Prices increase after June 12, 2026, at 11:59 PM CDT. The T-shirt guarantee ends at noon on June 12.

Where can I find the course maps?

• →5K Course Map: Mapmyrun ↗
• →10K Course Map: Mapmyrun ↗
• →Half Marathon Course Map: Mapmyrun ↗

What are the course details and terrain?

The course is mixed-terrain, consisting of forest trails with elevation changes and paved sections of the Fox River Trail.

• →5K: Winds through a forest canopy with elevation changes.
• →10K: Consists of two laps of the 5K course. Runners must not cross the finish line until both laps are completed.
• →Half Marathon: Consists of two loops. Each loop includes one loop inside the park on the 5K trail course and one out-and-back section on the paved Fox River Trail.
• →Course Markings: Navigation is aided by 12x12 turn arrows, 3-foot tall course signs, and orange cones. There is no traditional trail tape used.

What awards are presented?

• →Overall Awards: Custom awards by Ridgeway Woodworks for the top male and female in each distance.
• →Age Group Awards: Top 3 male and female finishers in 5-year age increments (starting at 0–14).
• →Finisher Woodle: A magnet woodle keepsake provided to every finisher.
• →Average Joe & Jane Awards: Presented to the male and female participants who finish exactly in the middle of the total registered field.

What amenities are provided for participants?

• →Post-race refreshment: A free fresh fruit bar featuring pickle juice, lemon water, and cucumber water.

Are there any important participant notes?

• →Sizing: Female race shirts tend to run small; sizing up is recommended.
• →Walkers: All distances are open to walkers. The walk division is timed and non-competitive; while walkers do not receive age group awards, they will receive the finisher woodle.
• →Charity: The event supports the Silver Circle Foundation, Inc., which aids firefighters, police officers, veterans, and troops overseas.