Fall Trail Classic 2.0

  • Date Sat 4th October 2025
  • Time 7:30AM CDT
  • Location Marengo, Illinois
  • Price Free - $55.00
  • Races 4 races

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Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of outdoor adventure at the Fall Trail Classic 2.0, taking place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the stunning Marengo Ridge Conservation Area in McHenry. This year, the event introduces a fresh twist with two exciting race options! Lace up your running shoes for the 4-mile trail run starting at 8:30 AM, where you'll meander through picturesque oak and hickory woodlands, crossing charming stream bridges and finishing on beautifully restored trails. For those seeking a greater challenge, join the 7-mile race at 10:00 AM, which offers all the scenic beauty of the 4-mile route plus an additional 2.6 miles along the enchanting Kelly Hertel Nature Trail.

Feeling ambitious? Take on the Distance Challenge and conquer both races for a total of 11 miles! Participants will kick off with the 4-mile race at 8:30 AM, followed by the 7-mile loop at 10:30 AM, all while enjoying the stunning landscapes of the conservation area. Each participant will receive a performance race shirt, and proceeds from the event support Salute, Inc., a local organization dedicated to assisting veterans and their families. Don’t miss out

Organiser's Description

Join us for a new twist of Fall Trail! With an all-new location at Marengo Ridge Conservation Area, you won't want to miss this! Why 2.0? Two races in a fun, same day format! The 4 mile trail run starts at 8:30AM, the 7 mile race shortly after at 10:00AM. You can also do the 2.0 Distance Challenge and run BOTH the races for a combined score! Includes a performance race shirt.

If choosing to complete only the 4 mile loop, you'll find yourself traveling through oak and hickory woodlands, over small stream bridges, and finishing through the beautifully restored woodland and prairie trail. A combination of forest trail and beautiful rolling prairie. Choosing only this race, runners will need to arrive for the 8:30AM start. Includes a performance race shirt.

Choosing only the 7 mile loop will include all of the beauty of the 4 mile, along with 2.6 miles through the Kelly Hertel Nature Trail. Choosing only this race, runners will need to arrive for the 10:00AM start. Includes a performance race shirt also.

Are you down for the distance challenge!? Complete both distances for a total of 11 miles for an opportunity to push yourself to the max! You will run the 4mile race promptly at 8:30AM, then at 10:30AM runners will take off from the same start line and follow the 4mile loop again... but this time you'll branch off to include the Kelly Hertel Nature Trail! If completing the DISTANCE CHALLENGE, you will arrive to begin you races at the 8:30AM start. This distance series will include a distinct performance race shirt!

Proceeds from this series will benefit Salute, Inc. a local veteran's organization out of Arlington Heights that are providing local, and worldwide support to veterans and their families. Please visit their website to explore this organization and all they have, and continue, to accomplish in their 20+ years in operation.

Salute, Inc. Assisting the needs of injured military service members, veterans and their families. https://www.saluteinc.org/

Races

  • Fall Trail 2.0, 4 Mile Run

    Incl. To Be Determined!

    Sat 4th October 2025 (8:30AM CDT)

    $30.00

    4 mile trail run
  • Fall Trail 2.0, 7 Mile Run

    Incl. To Be Determined!

    Sat 4th October 2025 (10:00AM CDT)

    $40.00

    7 mile trail run
  • Fall Trail 2.0 DISTANCE CHALLENGE, 4+7 Mile Runs

    Incl. To Be Determined!

    Sat 4th October 2025 (8:30AM CDT)

    $55.00

    Both 4 and 7 mile trail runs.
  • Volunteer

    Sat 4th October 2025 (7:30AM CDT)

    Free

    MULTIPLE Opportunities. Packet pickup, water stations, road crossings, treat stations, etc. Please stay for as long as you can, but if you're only able to stay for part, that is greatly appreciated also! There will be a volunteer point of contact on race day to make it a breeze.

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Location

2411 N Rt 23, Marengo, 60152, IL, United States

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