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CHICAGO TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL

Beecher, Illinois · Saturday, September 12, 2026 · 5K, 6 Miles, 12 Miles, 18 Miles, 50K

Official race page & registration ↗

CHICAGO TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL takes place on Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Beecher, Illinois. The race offers 5 distances: 5K, 6 Miles, 12 Miles, 18 Miles, 50K. It is run on trail. For anyone travelling in, Park Forest is about 11 miles away and Chicago is about 35 miles away.

It is one of 245 races on the Illinois calendar that September. At $35, entry sits below the $45 median for an Illinois ultra.

Date
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Location
Beecher, Illinois
Distances
5K, 6 Miles, 12 Miles, 18 Miles, 50K
Surface
Trail
Entry fee
from $35
Registration
listed as closed

Listing from the 2026 race calendar, refreshed nightly. Details can change: confirm date and entry on the official race page before travelling. Spot an error? Tell us here.

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Common questions

When is CHICAGO TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL?

CHICAGO TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026.

Where is CHICAGO TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL held?

CHICAGO TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL is held in Beecher, Illinois. It is about 11 miles from Park Forest and 35 miles from Chicago.

What distances does CHICAGO TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL offer?

The listed distances are 5K, 6 Miles, 12 Miles, 18 Miles, 50K.

How much does CHICAGO TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL cost?

Entry is listed from $35. Check the official race page for the current price, which usually rises closer to race day.

How do I register for CHICAGO TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL?

Registration is handled on the official race page, linked at the top of this listing. Entry can close early if the race sells out.

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