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Trail Half Marathon & Quarter Marathon

The Forge Half Marathon & Quarter Marathon

Date TBD

The Forge Trail Half Marathon & Quarter Marathon is one of the few long-distance races run on trails in the Chicago area. The race will take place on the gravel/crushed limestone and single-track mountain bike trails throughout The Forge: Lemont Quarries Adventure Park and adjoining Heritage Quarries Recreation Area and I&M Canal trails.

Location:
Lemont Quarries, 227 Heritage Quarries Dr Lemont, IL, 60439

Details

Date:
TBD
Tier 1:
$55 (Half) / $35 (Quarter)
Tier 2 :
$65 (Half) / $45 (Quarter)
Tier 3:
$75 (Half) / $55 (Quarter)

Registration Includes:

Entry to the race, electronically timed results, earned overall and age group awards, a cool Forge shirt and post-race party with food, beer, and other beverages.

Race Information

As an early season event held in March we anticipate variable weather, creating more adventure to the race.  Athletes will experience a unique trail race with a cool course, awesome scenery and a great venue based at The Forge: Lemont Quarries.   

Course Information

The Forge Trail Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon traverses the single track MTB trails within the woods and some gravel trails throughout the Forge and adjoining trail systems.  

 

The courses will be developed based on trail conditions, but runners can expect a similar course to 2022, with a common start / finish line on the lawn in The Mount area of The Forge. Runners will complete 2 laps for the Half Marathon and 1 lap for the Quarter. Total mileage will be approximately 13.1 +/- miles for the Half Marathon and approximately 6.5 +/- miles for the Quarter Marathon, but it is a trail and we don't want to do anything funky to make it a perfect distance.

 

The gravel is mostly flat. The MTB and single-track sections have variable terrain and surfaces ranging from dirt, grass, rocks, mud, more rocks, roots, stumps, Sasquatch, etc. A few spots featured are technical with several short but steep inclines and downhills.

 

Trail running shoes are recommended.

Aid stations may be limited.  Please plan on carrying your own hydration and fuel.

Course Map

Registration

Tier 1 (First 90 / 50 Registered)

$55 (Half) / $35 (Quarter)

Tier 2 (> 90 - 150 / > 50 - 100)

$65 (Half) / $45 (Quarter)

Tier 3 (> 150 / > 100)

$75 (Half) / $55 (Quarter)

Race Cap is 300

 

Race entry fees include:

  • entry to the race
  • meticulously maintained trails unique to The Forge
  • electronically timed results
  • earned overall and age group awards
  • a cool Forge long sleeve cotton shirt
  • swag
  • post-race party with food, beer from Pollyanna Brewing, and other beverages

 

Online registration closes on Friday, March 17th, 2023.

In-person registration will be available at packet pick-up and race day, if the event is not sold out.

 

Click here to REGISTER

Directions

Use these directions for Packet Pick-Up and Race Day

Parking

Use Lots 1 or 2 after the 2nd stop sign on the gravel road. They are the closest to the bridges to enter The Forge, packet pick-up, and the common start and finish line.

Link to Park and Parking Map: https://forgeparks.com/plan-your-visit/park-map/

Packet Pick-Up

Your packet will include a bib with timing tag, The Forge Half & Quarter Marathon Long Sleeve Shirt (if you registered by February 28th), and maybe even more swag!

PPU and Race Day Registration: We will accept registrations at packet pick-up and on race day if the race is not sold out.  Please note we will only accept online credit card payments for these registrations.  We'll have a computer set up or you may use your phone to register onsite.

 

Thursday March 16

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Naperville Running Company

34 W. Jefferson Ave.
Naperville, IL 60540

 

Friday March 17

1:00 - 6:00 PM

The Forge: Lemont Quarries

1001 Main St., Lemont, IL 60439

at The Foundry

Use These Directions

 

Race Day

Saturday March 18

6:00 AM – 7:00 AM

The Forge: Lemont Quarries

1001 Main St., Lemont, IL 60439

at The Foundry

Use These Directions

Race Day Schedule (preliminary)

5:30 AM –                           Parking Opens

6:00 AM – 7:00 AM –      Race Day Packet Pick-Up & Registration Open

7:10 AM – 7:20 AM –       Pre-Race Line-Up

7:20 AM –                           Course Talk / Briefing

7:25 AM –                           National Anthem

7:30 AM –                          Half & Quarter Marathon Race Start

8:00 AM –                          Post Race Food / Beverage Available

~9:45 AM –                        Quarter Marathon Awards Ceremony

~10:15 AM –                       Half Marathon Awards Ceremony

Awards

2023 Half Marathon Award Winners

2023 Quarter Marathon Award Winners

 

1st – 3rd Overall Male and Female

1st Overall Male and Female Masters (Age 40+)

1st Overall Male and Female Lemont Resident

Mr. and Ms. Mid Pack (Athlete that finishes in the exact middle of the pack in their gender by placement)

1st – 3rd 10-Year Male & Female Age Groups from < 20 – Age 70+ (Examples: Male 30-39, Female 40-49, Female <20)

Additional awards, prizes and raffles will be offered and announced before the race!

Volunteering

Interested in volunteering? We would love to have you! Please click here to select your volunteer opportunity.

 

Volunteer Sign-Up

Sponsors and Partners

For Sponsorship and Partnership information, please contact Dave Fako

Questions? | Contact:

Dave Fako

Race Director

The Forge: Lemont Quarries

708-705-6791

[email protected]

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