Fall Trail Classic 2.0

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

Event summary

Get ready for a thrilling day of adventure at the Fall Trail Classic 2.0, taking place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the picturesque Marengo Ridge Conservation Area in McHenry! This exciting event features two exhilarating race distances: a 4-mile trail run kicking off at 8:30 AM and a 7-mile race starting shortly after at 10:00 AM. For those looking to challenge themselves, the 2.0 Distance Challenge allows participants to tackle both races for a total of 11 miles of stunning scenery!

As you navigate through oak and hickory woodlands and over charming stream bridges, you'll experience the beauty of restored woodlands and prairie trails. The 7-mile loop adds an extra 2.6 miles through the enchanting Kelly Hertel Nature Trail, making it a fantastic choice for nature lovers. Each participant will receive a special giveaway and place medals to commemorate their achievement. Plus, your participation supports Salute, Inc., a local organization dedicated to assisting veterans and their families. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy a beautiful fall day, challenge yourself, and contribute to a worthy cause!

Organiser's Description

Join us for another fun Fall Trail Classic 2.0! Held again at Marengo Ridge Conservation Area, you won't want to miss this! All participants receive a fun new giveaway and place medals.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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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