Little Apple Gravel Race: Illinois State Championships

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• The Universal Sole Summer Trail Challenge [universalsole.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

  Sat, Jun 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM

  The Universal Sole Summer Trail Challenge

  THREE DISTANCES to Choose!

  3 Miles-> 6->Miles-> 9 Miles

  June 27, 2026 @ 9AM

  Trail running has always been in our USOLE DNA! We were the first running store

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  in Chicago to bring trail racing to the Chicago running community. These trail races are great courses for folks wanting to get off the roads and enjoy some of our beautiful trails, but not have to be an expert trail runner to get to the finish. Our trail races are very laid back and great fun for the entire family, making it fun & easy for all! The USOLE Trail Challenge is great for people of all ages and all abilities looking to change up the running routine and get “off” the roads!

  Trail Race Location:

  We will be headed to Wolf Road Woods, part of the Palos Trail System to tackle our classic USOLE 3 mile course! This course will have a great mix of double & single track along with undulating terrain in the beautiful Wolf Road Woods! It may have a small hill or two to climb as well, but fun will always be had! You have three options to choose...One loop, Two loops or Three loops! You choose your distance! USOLE Trail Challenge races are a great way to see the trails, get a trail run in and enjoy camaraderie with your trail running friends!

  Race Details:USOLE Summer Trail Challenge Registration Pricing:

  Opening Price until February 28 - $40.00

  March 1 - April 30 - $45.00

  May 1 - May 31 - $50.00

  June 1 - Race Day - $55.00

  No exchanges or refunds

  The Goods:

  Everyone receives a USOLE Trail Challenge premium giveaway

  Brews for all post race!

  USOLE camaraderie and fun as always!

  Courses will be trail & off road with crushed limestone, dirt, rocks, & roots...and maybe some mud. Fun is the name of the game!

  Races will begin promptly @ 9:00am. Race day pickup & registration will begin @ 8:00am.

  Weather Issues: In the case of inclement weather, the only time we will delay a race or consider any action is in the presence of lightening. All other weather (rain, snow, tons of snow, tons of rain, etc) we will run the race. After all, this is trail running and some inclement weather makes it that much more fun!

  Water will be at the Start/finish line. Due to Cook County Forest Preserve regulations, we are not allowed to have any aid station in the trails. Runners running the 6 or 9 mile will have access to water before heading out back out on the second & third three mile loops. It is recommended to carry a hand held bottle or a hydration belt if you need on-course hydration. Bottles can be filled at start/finish line as well as at the split aid station.

  -Granola Bars & bananas will be at the finish.

  -Race day gear check will be at the Universal Sole Tents

  -Parking Info: Plenty of parking in the forest preserve parking lots!

  Directions to race sites (see map and address below):

  (Wolf Road Woods) - Coming from the north, take I-55 to Exit 279A, southbound La Grange Road. Drive south for roughly 2 miles and exit south onto Archer Avenue.

  Awards:

  -Overall Male & Female will receive custom tile awards for 9 mile race.

  -Full Age Group Awards for the 9 MILE TRAIL RACE ONLY, Top three in each age group: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

  -The 3 & 6 Mile will have age group winner awards only.

  -Post race raffle with great prizes from Universal Sole & all of our sponsors to be held at our post race party on-site!

  -Packet Pick-up & Race Day Registration:All packets/numbers can be picked race morning on-site @ Wolf Road Woods (Palos) from 8:00am until 8:45am @ The USOLE Tents.

  If you would like to register for the race, you may do so on-site at the USOLE Tents from 8am - 8:45am race morning. We highly recommend registering pre-race, but can take walk-ups as well.

  Post Race Brews & Fun!

  Once the races are over, craft brews for everyone (along with an N.A. alternative as well)! We will have some other goodies for folks as well to enjoy, but let's run, have some fun and enjoy some beer! Once again we will have some brews from our sponsors, Bitter Pops & Goose Island Beer Company for all folks to enjoy and sip while celebrating your accomplishment! Come on out, enjoy some great summer trail running, great craft brews and tons of camaraderie!

  BRING OLD RUNNING SHOES OUT TO THE RACE TO RECYCLE!

  Reduce Waste Chicago is a nonprofit organization that empowers residents to address climate change through waste reduction on a personal, producer, and policy level. They host Reuse & Recycling Pop-Up events across the city, where they collect a selection of items that can be reused, repurposed, or are difficult to recycle. Reduce Waste Chicago will be out at USOLE races accepting running shoes for recycling (athletic shoes only; please no packaging, bags, boxes, etc.) For more information, click here.

  Want To Volunteer? Please email: [email protected]

  Please note: No refunds or exchanges for this event

  35.5 km from Manhattan
  9600 Wolf Road, Cook County, Illinois, 60480, United States
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  3 Miles 6 Miles 9 Miles Cycling Run Walk

• MATTS Herscher Two Person 25-50k Team Time Trial 2026 [ambikerace.com] [Register at bikereg.com]

  Sun, Jul 05, 2026 at 9:00 AM

  Get Your Team together.

  Road Bike or TT Bike, your choice.

  Tri Bikes OK for TT Bike category.

  3 corner course for 25k, do two laps 50k 7 corners.

  Merchandise prizes for fastest riders, fastest Women.

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  You must have an annual or single day ABR membership to participate. Click on link below to purchase ABR membership and sign waiver.

  Youth - Ages 18 and under (age on December 31 of current year) - $10.00 Yearly Membership - $5.00 One Day Membership

  Adults - Ages 19 to 79 (age on December 31 of current year) - $30.00 Yearly Membership - $10.00 One Day Membership

  Adults - Ages 80 and above (age on December 31 of current year) - $0.00 Yearly Membership - $0.00 One Day Membership

  Returning For 2024 - Road Bike Category – You can choose to race either TT Bike or Road Bike for all of the categories.

  Road Bike Definition - A road bike can possess drop or straight handlebars; no tri-bars, clip-on bars or Spinaci bars are allowed; no disc wheels; both front & rear wheels must have at least 12 spokes each; the maximum rim depth allowed is 90mm. Note: the spirit of this new Road Bike category is to encourage more participation in MATTS events by creating a more even playing field for racers who don’t have a TT bike. In general, if your bike would be eligible for a road race or a criterium, it would qualify for the Road Bike category. No “TT” Helmets.

  Event Flyer - TBD

  Start list & Results

  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ooi47Y6OIxJphUUwyhv5VwaZopR3Td9v5zvgLqhaZLs/edit?usp=sharing

  Prize List: Merchandise presented by Al Stern. Donated by Bioshield T-9, Cool Stop.

  MATTS points towards season overall prizes

  Medals 5 deep in each category

  Herscher, IL, Town Park, Herscher Rd & E. Front St

  DIRECTIONS DIRECTIONS Take Interstate 57 to Exit Court St/IL-17 West, IL-17 West approximately 13 miles to Herscher Rd. Herscher Rd South 4 miles to registration at the Town Park at E. Front St.

  Strava Segment - https://www.strava.com/routes/3336923430641218628 (Note that this is approximate, and course may change on day of race due to road conditions etc.)

  Please understand that the course is open to traffic so be careful particularly at intersections. Ride to the right side of the road.

  We highly recommend using a rear red blinking light.

  Please respect our host community by leaving the site cleaner than when you arrived, keeping noise to a minimum and using Porta Potties.

  We'd love to see and share your pictures from the event. Please send to - [email protected]

  Questions: Robert 773-612-2652 email: [email protected]

  41.5 km from Manhattan
  E Front St, Herscher, Illinois, 60941, United States
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  50k Criterium Cycling Time Trial

• 2026 TOI/W Two Rivers ABR Illinois & Indiana Championship Road Race [ambikerace.com] [Register at bikereg.com]

  Sun, Aug 02, 2026 at 8:30 AM

  41.1 km from Manhattan
  384 River Run Dr, St Anne, Illinois, 60964, United States
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  Cycling Road

• Have Fun? You Won! Kids Triathlon [oswegolandparkdistrict.org] [Register at raceroster.com]

  Sun, Sep 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM

  Kids are filled with the energy to swim, bike, and run to the finish line. Coordinated in partnership with the School District's Physical Education teachers, 3rd through 8th graders compete in this

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  noncontinuously timed event consisting of a 100m swim, a 3 mile bike ride, and a ½ mile run (7/8 graders will run 1 mile).

  While awards are given to the fastest in each division, the real winners are all the spirited students who bolt from the start and head towards every finish. Everyone receives a t-shirt and finisher medal. Park District athletic events are non-refundable. Registration deadline is September 20.

  40.4 km from Manhattan
  1525 Harvey Road, Oswego, Illinois, 60543, United States
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  Kids Run Triathlon

• The Forge Trail Run Festival [runsignup.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

  Sat, Nov 14, 2026 at 7:15 AM

  Race and Course Information

  The Forge Trail Run Festival will embrace the adventure and challenge of late-fall, mid-west trail running with 10K, 20K, 30K, and 60K events. The races will be run on

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  single/double-track trails in The Forge and adjoining trails, within the woods and on some gravel around the historic Lemont Quarries and I&M Canal.

  The courses will start and finish within the Forge. The courses wind through the single and double track trails within the woods and some gravel trails around the historic Lemont Quarries and I&M Canal throughout the Forge and adjoining trails.

  The 10K will be one lap, the 20K (Half Marathon) will be two laps and the 30K will be a three lap course. Our newest offering - the 60K - will be six laps. Total mileage may not be precise, but will be close to the promoted distances. This is a trail race and we want the natural terrain and flow to guide the course and distance.

  The gravel trails are flat. The single-track sections have variable terrain and surfaces ranging from dirt, grass, rocks, mud, more rocks, roots, mulch, stumps, critters, etc. A few sections are technical with several short but steep inclines and downhills. The defining character and primary challenge of the course is the variable surface. There are not any significant elevation changes. We would rate this course as moderately challenging for experienced trail runners and more difficult for runners with less experience on trail.

  32.7 km from Manhattan
  227 Heritage Quarries Dr., Lemont, Illinois, 60439, United States
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  6.2 Miles 13.1 Miles 18.6 Miles 37.2 Miles Gravel Run Trail