The courses will begin and end at a common start / finish line in The Forge. The courses wind through the single track trails within the woods and some gravel trails throughout The Forge and adjoining trails.

DISTANCE

The 10K will be one lap, the 20K (Half Marathon) will be two laps and the 30K will be a three lap course. We have added a short course 5K-ish event to the race that is now open for registration. This is a trail race and we want the natural terrain and flow to guide the course and distance. Total mileage may not be precise, but will be close to the promoted distances. 

TERRAIN

The gravel trails are flat. The single-track sections have variable terrain and surfaces ranging from dirt, grass, rocks, mud, more rocks, roots, mulch, stumps, critters, etc. A few sections of the single-track are technical with several short but steep inclines and downhills.  

DIFFICULTY RATING

The defining character and primary challenge of the course is the variable surface.  There are not any significant elevation changes.  We would rate this course as moderately challenging for experienced trail runners and more difficult for runners with less experience on trail. 

Trail running shoes are recommended.

AID & FUEL STATIONS

We are planning to go green with the race to limit environmental impact.  This means the aid stations may not use paper cups, etc.  Please plan on carrying your own hydration and fuel and bottles to refill.

Click here to view the 2023 Fall Run Festival course map

• Long Course Map (10K, 20K, 30K)
• Short Course Map (5K)

Entry Fees:

Tier 1 (Until May 31) 

$45 (10K) / $60 (20K) / $70 (30K)

Tier 2 (June 1 - Oct. 31) 

$55 (10K) / $70 (20K) / $80 (30K)

Tier 3 (Nov. 1 - Race Day) 

$65 (10K) / $80 (20K) / $90 (30K)

Register here

Includes: 

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

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Use these directions to the Forge for Packet Pick-Up and Race Day.

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 start and finish line area.

Parking Map

Lemont, IL 60439

Use These Directions

Your packet will include a bib with timing tag, and swag.

Click here for the race results!

Awards will be the following:

• 1st – 3rd Overall Male and Female is each event (5K, 10K, 20K and 30K)
• Age group awards are TBD based on field sizes

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

2023 Photos will be posted here

Click here to sign up as a volunteer!

For sponsorship and partnership information, please contact Dave Fako

Dave Fako

Race Director

The Forge: Lemont Quarries

708-705-6791

[email protected]