Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 @ 8:00 AM

Earth Day 50k/15 Mile/5 Mile

Veteran Acres

Crystal Lake, IL 50K, 15 Miler, 5 Miler

Registration closes: Fri, Apr 18 @ 11:59PM CT

Race Video

Race shirts ordered on March 12th- WE BOUGHT PLENTY OF EXTRA SIZES. SIGNUP SOON

SIGNUP SOON TO HAVE FULL CHOICE OF SIZES

RACE START LINE

ADDRESS:Veterans Acres Main parking lot in Crystal Lake, IL 60014.

431 N. Walkup
Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Race starts at 8 am for all runners.
Please keep an eye on website and read emails. .

Packet Pick up

FRIDAY PACKET PICK UP 5 pm to 8 pm
Ornery Mule Racing Trailhead/Headquarters
824 S. Main Street
Crystal Lake, IL 60014

RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP: 6:30 am in the Rotary Building near the main parking lot.

RACE START TIME: 8am

Race shirts

Race shirt order goes in on February 10th

We order more shirts than entrants we let in.

Sign up early to be sure to get the size you want

Shirt size preference will go to the first people to sign up.

Course

The course is a 5 mile loop. There is one major aid station at the start/finish line. We will have homemade goodies as well as typical ultra food:
cookies, PB & J, Sportsdrink, soda, chips, pretzels

We are working towards making this race "landfill free" so please bring your own water bottle.

8 hours to complete the race!

Age Group Awards

Age Group Awards Male and Female

Under 29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60+

Rules for Award winners

You can only win an award in the race distance you are registered for. If you plan to drop to a shorter distance race, you must make the change by April 8th. If you do this, you will still be eligible to win overall or AG award in the distance you are listed in. Race day or changes made after April 8th can not win awards.

Course Description

The course runs through single track, rolling hills that will challenge and help you. The course is set up as a PR trail race.

All races will start together. We will start in the ball field and run around the pond to allow runners to spread out before they hit the single track.

1st Overall Male and Female will receive an award. They will be taken out of AG awards.

Age Group awards for Men and Women are:

Under 29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60+



Refund policy on waiver- Understand this before registering

You are welcome to transfer to a different race distance as long as you do it before the race. We will not issue refunds/credits for race price differences.

Deferrals:
We take pride in working hard to keep our race prices down. In an effort to keep our cost low, we have come up with this policy.

Rollover policy.

Rollover Race entry as long as you let us know by 70 days before event. Do this on Ultrasignup

50% OMR race credit as long as you do this by 25 days before event.
Your rollover credits are based on what you paid to enter the race, and it will show up in your Ultrasignup account.

Rollovers are done by signing into your Ultrasignup accountp

NO EXCEPTIONS. OUR POLICY IS FAIR AND CLEAR ON REGISTRATION. WE NEED THIS TO PLAN FOR A SUCCESSFUL EVENT

Interested in Coaching or Nutrition Services?

What's included?

  • Custom Plan & Training Adjustments: You’ll get a custom plan designed to help you reach your goals. We know life happens, that’s why your coach will adjust your plan as needed. We’ll accommodate for your schedule, commitments, and any unexpected events.

  • Coach Communication: We’ll match you with a coach who understands your needs and can support you to reach your goals. Plus, you can communicate with your coach via phone, text, video, or email. You get to choose. Your coach will stay up-to-date with your progress through a free Final Surge account.

  • Race Preparation: We’ll match you with a coach who understands your needs and can support you to reach your goals. Plus, you can communicate with your coach via phone, text, video, or email. You get to choose. Your coach will stay up-to-date with your progress through a free Final Surge account.


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Event's current local time: 8:32 AM CT

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