Misery on the Mound
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Past event
Elburn, Illinois
4 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating challenge at the Misery on the Mound, taking place on Saturday, September 7th, 2024, at the scenic Johnson's Mound Forest Preserve in Elburn, Illinois. This unique elimination-style race invites athletes to tackle a thrilling 2.58-mile course featuring a mix of paved and dirt roads, open prairie, and a challenging 200-foot hill that showcases the breathtaking rolling landscape.
Participants can choose from three exciting options: the 2-hour challenge with three loops totaling 7.35 miles and over 600 feet of elevation gain, the 4-hour option with six loops for a total of 14.70 miles and 1200 feet of elevation gain, or the ultimate test with the 6-hour option, completing nine loops for an impressive 22.05 miles and 1800 feet of elevation gain. With the race kicking off at 8:00 AM sharp, every second counts as participants must be at the start line for each loop to avoid elimination. Not only will there be timing mats at the base and top of the hill, but awards will also be given based on completion times, ensuring that everyone has a chance to take home a prize. Join us for an
Participants can choose from three exciting options: the 2-hour challenge with three loops totaling 7.35 miles and over 600 feet of elevation gain, the 4-hour option with six loops for a total of 14.70 miles and 1200 feet of elevation gain, or the ultimate test with the 6-hour option, completing nine loops for an impressive 22.05 miles and 1800 feet of elevation gain. With the race kicking off at 8:00 AM sharp, every second counts as participants must be at the start line for each loop to avoid elimination. Not only will there be timing mats at the base and top of the hill, but awards will also be given based on completion times, ensuring that everyone has a chance to take home a prize. Join us for an
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2 Hour Elimination Run
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Organiser's description
Misery on the Mound is an Elimination style race that is run at the Johnson's Mound Forest Preserve in Elburn IL. Athletes will have 40 minutes to complete a 2.58 mile course that includes paved road, dirt road open prairie and a 200ft hill that rises over the rolling preserve around it. There are 3 different options for participants of this race.
The 2 hour option has you completing 3 loops (8:00am, 8:40am, 9:20am) for a total of 7.35 miles and over 600ft of elevation gain on the mound.The 4 hour option has you completing 6 loops (8:00am, 8:40am, 9:20am, 10:00am, 10:40am, 11:20am) for a total of 14.70 miles and 1200ft of elevation gain on the mound.The 6 hour option has you completing 9 loops (8:00am, 8:40am, 9:20am, 10:00am, 10:40am, 11:20am, 12:00pm, 12:40pm, 1:20pm) for a total of 22.05 miles and 1800ft of elevation gain on the mound.
With the race starting at 8:00am sharp, any participant not at the start line when the next loop begins will be considered eliminated.For additional fun there will be timing mats at the base and top of the hill. Awards will be provided based on completion times on the climb. Not all awards will be based on fastest times to provide opportunity for all runners to possibly win a prize.
The 2 hour option has you completing 3 loops (8:00am, 8:40am, 9:20am) for a total of 7.35 miles and over 600ft of elevation gain on the mound.The 4 hour option has you completing 6 loops (8:00am, 8:40am, 9:20am, 10:00am, 10:40am, 11:20am) for a total of 14.70 miles and 1200ft of elevation gain on the mound.The 6 hour option has you completing 9 loops (8:00am, 8:40am, 9:20am, 10:00am, 10:40am, 11:20am, 12:00pm, 12:40pm, 1:20pm) for a total of 22.05 miles and 1800ft of elevation gain on the mound.
With the race starting at 8:00am sharp, any participant not at the start line when the next loop begins will be considered eliminated.For additional fun there will be timing mats at the base and top of the hill. Awards will be provided based on completion times on the climb. Not all awards will be based on fastest times to provide opportunity for all runners to possibly win a prize.
Location
Elburn, Illinois
Misery on the Mound
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