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CHICAGO TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USSeptember 202750km · 5km
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Race date Sep expected
September 2027
City · Distance
Beecher · 50km · 5km
Entry fee
$105From the 2026 edition
2027Date September 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Sep 12, 2026 · Entry fee $35 · Start 07:30
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 14, 2026
CHICAGO TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL race photo
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About CHICAGO TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This is a one-day trail running festival.

The 5K, 10K, 25K, and 50K are all held together on the same trail network.

It's a different experience from a road race run with cones set up on pavement.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

CHICAGO TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter CHICAGO TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition

Ultra

Entry cost $105

until Aug 14, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

20K

Entry cost $65

until Aug 14, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

30K

Entry cost $80

until Aug 14, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10K

Entry cost $45

until Aug 14, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
About 10K RUCK · 5K

10K RUCK

Entry cost $50

until Aug 14, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

5K

Entry cost $35

until Aug 14, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

CHICAGO TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL course map and elevation

Your 50km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 07:30
START

27064 Dutton Rd, Beecher, IL

Start · Google Maps

Events are divided into six categories, including 5K, 10K, 10K RUCK, and 20K.

The start line is at 27064 Dutton Rd, Beecher, IL, with a 7:30 a.m. local start.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your CHICAGO TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

The 5K, 10K, 10K Ruck, 20K, 30K and 50K events are held together, with a 07:00 start.
Information about Packet Pickup has not been published, so please confirm with the organizer.

Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve, 27064 Dutton Rd, Beecher, IL 60401

venue

Google Maps

Stations & transport near the venue

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve, 27064 Dutton Rd, Beecher, IL 60401

Start/finish at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve; designated on-site parking, no day pass required, per official page CRITICAL: Per official runsignup race page, this event HAS BEEN CANCELLED — "The Chicago Trail Running Festival has been cancelled. For questions, contact Info@TexasOutlawRunning.com." No public transit; rural forest preserve, car access only, for when the event had been planned.

Map

Getting to the finish

Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve (same location, loop course)

Finish at same preserve as start

Map

Start shuttle

None mentioned

Transit card

No dedicated transit card system for this rural exurban venue in Beecher, Illinois, well south of Chicago proper; it is outside the Metra/Pace/Ventra service area. This is a car-access trail festival, with standard cash or card accepted for any incidental purchases.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The venue is Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve in Beecher, with a start time of around 7:00 a.m. Course is a mix of grass,

dirt, and packed gravel paths with some paved road sections.

In mid-September, the average temperature in this area is reportedly around 12-27°C.

No separate admission fee is required.

Times are local to Beecher. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Chicago｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service from Chicago Meigs Airport

$87

View on Klook

Chicago｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service from O'Hare International Airport

$73

View on Klook

Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Chicago｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service from Chicago Meigs Airport

$87

View on Klook

Chicago｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service from O'Hare International Airport

$73

View on Klook

Where runners eat in Beecher

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

Special Brunch, Lunch or Dinner River Cruise in Chicago

$121

View on Klook

Chicago classic food & walking tour

Includes free bicycle and kayak rental · $20

View on GetYourGuide

What to see in Beecher after the race

Seeing Beecher with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Chicago Millennium Park Full-Day City Highlights Tour

$88

View on Klook
Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Beecher.

Total cost and budget for CHICAGO TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about CHICAGO TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Beecher runners' room

Frequently asked questions about CHICAGO TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL

FAQ
When does CHICAGO TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in September 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sat, September 12, 2026.

How much is the CHICAGO TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $35.

What distances does CHICAGO TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL 2027 offer?

5K · Ultra. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does CHICAGO TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:30. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does CHICAGO TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL 2027 start?

27064 Dutton Rd, Beecher, IL. (From the 2026 edition)

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