The Forge Trail Run Festival

🏃‍♂️ Race and Course Information

The Forge Trail Run Festival will embrace the adventure and challenge of late-fall, mid-west trail running with a 10K, 20K, 30K, and 60K events. The races will be run on single/double-track trails in The Forge and adjoining trails, within the woods and on some gravel around the historic Lemont Quarries and I&M Canal.

🏞️ Course Details

• Start/Finish Line: The courses will have a common start / finish line within the Forge.
• Course Design: The courses wind through the single and double track trails within the woods and some gravel trails around the historic Lemont Quarries and I&M Canal.
• Lap Structure: The 10K will be one lap, the 20K (Half Marathon) will be two laps, the 30K will be a three lap course, and the 60K will be six laps.
• Distance Accuracy: Total mileage may not be precise, but will be close to the promoted distances.

🌲 Trail Characteristics

• Trail Types: The gravel trails are flat, while the single-track sections have variable terrain and surfaces ranging from dirt, grass, rocks, mud, more rocks, roots, mulch, stumps, critters, etc.
• Technical Sections: A few sections are technical with several short but steep inclines and downhills.
• Challenge Level: The defining character and primary challenge of the course is the variable surface: it is rated as moderately challenging for experienced trail runners.
• Elevation Changes: There are not any significant elevation changes.

📅 Event Details

Join us for this exciting trail running experience on November 15, 2025 at 227 Heritage Quarries Dr., Lemont, IL. For more information and registration, visit The Forge Trail Run Festival.