Registration & Entry Fees
Tier 1 (First 150 Registered): $55
Tier 2 (151-300): $65
Tier 3 (301-400): $75
*Includes entry to the race, electronically timed results, earned overall and age group awards, a cool Forge long sleeve hoodie swag and post-race party with food, beer, and other beverages.
Race Information
The Forge Trail Half Marathon is one of the few long-distance trail races 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.
As an early-season event held in March, we anticipate variable weather, creating more adventure to the race. The event will proceed in all weather conditions, other than unsafe situations, such as lightning.
The trail half marathon will traverse the various gravel/crushed limestone trails and mountain bike single track. Athletes will experience a unique long-distance trail race with a cool course, awesome scenery, and a great venue based at The Mount, the stage and entertainment center of The Forge: Lemont Quarries.
Course Information
The Forge Trail Half Marathon traverses the wide gravel trails and single track throughout the Forge and adjoining trails systems. The course is being designed and the course will be released well before race day. Athletes can expect a unique trail race with a variety of terrain on the main gravel trails. The main gravel trails are mostly flat with a few small hills, wooden bridge crossings, mulch and gravel sections, The MTB / single track trails will have more variability in the terrain, including some ruts, rocks, roots, mud, and other adventurous fun.
Final Course maps will be released well before race day. Preview the preliminary course map here. (Subject to change)
Race Day Schedule
6:00 AM – Parking Opens
6:30 AM – Race Day Packet Pick-Up & Registration
7:35 AM – Course Talk / Briefing
7:35 AM – Pre-Race Line-Up
7:55 AM – National Anthem
8:00 AM – Race Start
9:15 AM – Post Race Food / Beverage Available
10:00 AM – Awards Ceremony
