When
Saturday, November 14th, 2026
Where
227 Heritage Quarries Dr., Lemont IL
Distances
10K · Half
About this race
Race and Course Information
The Forge Trail Run Festival will embrace the adventure and challenge of late-fall, mid-west trail running with 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
- Starting Point: The courses will start and finish within The Forge.
- Trail Features: The courses wind through single and double track trails within the woods and some gravel trails.
- Distance Structure: The 10K will be one lap, the 20K (Half Marathon) will be two laps, the 30K will be three laps, and the 60K will be six laps.
- Course Terrain: Total mileage may not be precise, but will be close to the promoted distances. This is a trail race and we want the natural terrain and flow to guide the course and distance.
Terrain Description
- Gravel Trails: The gravel trails are flat.
- Variable Surface: 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.
- Difficulty Rating: We would rate this course as moderately challenging for experienced trail runners and more difficult for runners with less experience on trail.
Event Details
Location: 227 Heritage Quarries Dr., Lemont, IL
Date: 2026-11-14
For more information, please visit the race website: The Forge Trail Run Festival.
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