Ondessonk Trail Races

Saturday, October 28 – Monday, November 6, 2023 Past event

10:30 AM CDT

Ozark, Illinois

$25.00–$35.00 · 3 races

5km, 10km

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating weekend at the 14th Annual Ondessonk Trail Races on Saturday, October 28, 2023, in the stunning Ozark, Johnson area! This exciting event offers participants the chance to choose between a 5k Fun Run, perfect for all ages, and the Manchester 10k Trail, which winds through the breathtaking forests, canyons, and pastures of Camp Ondessonk. The 5k Fun Run kicks off at 11:00 AM, while the Manchester 10k starts at 10:30 AM.

Join in on the fun and camaraderie as runners from all backgrounds come together to compete for trophies and enjoy refreshments at the awards ceremony. Plus, don’t miss out on Camp Ondessonk's Fall Festival from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, featuring pony rides, handicrafts, a climbing wall, archery, and local vendors! For those unable to attend in person, a virtual 5k option is available from October 19 to November 2. Sign up now to secure your spot and experience the thrill of the Ondessonk Trail Races!

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Oct 26, 2024

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Races

Manchester 10k

Includes T-Shirt

Saturday, Oct 28, 2023 (10:00 AM CDT)

$35.00

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5k Fun Run

Includes T-Shirt

Saturday, Oct 28, 2023 (10:30 AM CDT)

$25.00

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Virtual 5k
Virtual

Includes T-Shirt

Saturday, Oct 28, 2023 (10:30 AM CDT)

$30.00

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Organiser's description

Come out to Camp Ondessonk on Saturday, October 26th, 2024, for our 14th Annual Ondessonk Trail Races! This event features a 5k Fun Run and the Manchester 10k Trail that takes runners through the beautiful forests, canyons, and pastures of Camp Ondessonk.

Following the races, runners are encouraged to stay onsite during the awards ceremony for refreshments and to cheer on the overall winners. Additionally, runners are invited to stick around for Camp Ondessonk's Fall Festival from 12:00 - 4:00 pm to enjoy all your favorite Camp activities and more - pony rides, handicrafts, the climbing wall, archery, and local vendors!

5k Fun Run Description: Enjoy a beautiful 5k through Camp. All ages welcome.

* Date: October 26th
* Start Time: 11:00 am
Pricing: $25 early bird registration until September 1st; $30 registration after early bird
* Includes: T-shirt** Those who register after October 12th are not guaranteed their requested shirt size.
* Awards: Top male/female finishers will receive a trophy

Manchester 10k Description: The Manchester 10k trail will go through beautiful forests, canyons, and pastures. Dont miss out on this unique trail run!

* Date: October 26th
* Start Time: 10:30 am
* Pricing: $30 early bird registration until September 1st; $35 registration after early bird
* Includes: T-shirt** Those who register after October 12th are not guaranteed their requested shirt size.
* Awards: Top male/female finishers will receive a trophy

Virtual 5k Description: For those who want to participate in our 14th Annual Ondessonk Trail Races at Camp Ondessonk on October 26th, 2024, but cannot make the onsite event, we're hosting our second annual virtual 5k!

* Date: October 19th - November 2nd
* Pricing: $25 early bird registration until September 1st; $30 registration after early bird
* Includes: T-shirt** Those who register after October 12th are not guaranteed their requested shirt size.

Lodging: Unit lodging is available for race participants for $12.00/night per person. Please visit https://ondessonk.com/camping-hiking/our-facility-event-meeting-spaces/ for more information, or contact Evan Coulson at [email protected] or 618-695-2489 x129.