8 running, walking, swimming, and other events in St. Charles, Illinois

St. Charles Indoor Triathlon

The St. Charles Indoor Triathlon is a family orientated event where athletes of all abilities can participate and complete a triathlon. This unique event has a longer distance adult race as well as a youth event that is catered to youth aged 6 – 14 years old. All proceeds from this event benefit the St. Charles Aquatics and the Multisport Madness Youth Triathlon Team.

Location: Norris Recreation Center, 1050 Dunham Rd. St. Charles, IL 60174 phone: 630-377-1405

Adult Race

• Swim 10 minutes

• 15 minute transition to the bike

• Bike 20 minutes on indoor bike

• 5 minute transition to the run

• Run 15 minutes on a track

Youth Race (limited to age 7 to 14 years old)

• Swim 5 minutes

• 15 minute transition to the bike

• Bike 15 minutes on an indoor bike

• 5 minute transition to the run

• Run 10 minutes on a track

Registration Link

If you would like to be placed in a wave with another individual, please note that during your registration process. Understand that the adult and youth races are different distances, hence, they will have their own separate waves. Adults will not be able to race with their children as they will be in different waves. We will make every effort to place the youth in a wave near their parent’s start time.

Race Details

• Athletes will be assigned wave start times to compete in by the race organizers. The waves will be posted on this site and will also be emailed to participants.

• Athletes must be checked in for their wave at least 45 minutes prior to their start time. Any athlete that does not show up 45 min before the start time will have their spot forfeited.

• Athletes will have volunteers to record your distances in each event. Athletes will be asked to sign their distance card after the run is completed verifying that they are in agreement with the distances calculated.

• Body marking / numbers will be assigned when athletes check in with the Head Swim Timer. Athletes will start in the pool in their assigned lane. Each athlete will have their own lane!

• Any stroke may be used in the swim and athletes may walk if their feet can touch the ground. No life jackets, floaties, paddleboards, or outside assistance is permitted.

• Athletes have 15min to transition to the bike / run area in the fieldhouse. Athletes need to be prepared to move swiftly as the bike starts promptly 15 minutes after the end of the swim.

• The bike portion of the race is on an assigned stationary bike (We will be using Keiser stationary bikes in the event). Setting your seat height and warming up is part of the transition time.

• There is no standing on the bike. First violation will result in a warning and the second violation will result in disqualification

• During the run portion of the event, full laps and ½ laps will be credited (10 laps will equate to 1 mile)

• Results will be posted periodically in the fieldhouse, emailed to participants and will also be posted here after the race: https://runsignup.com/Race/IndoorTri/Page/RaceResults

Race Questions: Please email: [email protected]

The final race of the 2026 Winter Challenge Trail Series is here—and it’s the big one. On March 22, we take on a great 10K at Hickory Knolls Discovery Center in St. Charles, wrapping up the series with one last shot at winter trail glory.

The course has a little bit of everything: dirt paths, crushed limestone, a few short climbs, and long stretches that test your pacing. After the 5K and 8K, this race is where it all comes together. It’s longer, it’s tougher, and yeah—your legs are probably going to feel it.

Trail conditions? Total wildcard. Could be slick, could be muddy, could be fast. Either way, you’re earning that finish.

Every runner gets a finisher medal and winter swag. If you’ve completed all three races, you’ll finally get to piece your medal set together and score the bonus gear for finishing the full challenge.

Whether you're chasing a strong finish or just out to complete the series, this 10K is the perfect way to close it out. Show up, push hard, and enjoy the fact that you made it through all three.

You can sign up 2 or 3 races from any of the race websites, however here are their specific addresses:

5K: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Batavia/FoxValleyWinterChallengeTrailSeries1

8K: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Aurora/FoxValleyWinterChallengeTrailSeries2

10K: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/StCharles/FoxValleyWinterChallengeTrailSeries3

This early season event is the perfect opportunity for youth and adult athletes to start the multisport season with a fun, low-cost swim / run event.

Distances

Junior (age 6 -10) 100 meter swim; 1 kilometer run

Senior (age 11 – 17) 200 meter swim; 2 kilometer run (1.24 miles)

Adult (18 and over) 300 meter swim; 2 mile run

Age Determination

Age is determined by the age of your athlete on race day. If you are 15 years old on race day, you will race in the 15 year old age group.

Swim Detail

The Junior swim will be done in a “snake” fashion with each swimmer swimming one length in each lane (a total of 2 lengths in a 50 meter pool). There will be lifeguards on duty as well as volunteers to make sure each swimmer completes the course in a safe manner. Please ensure that your athlete is able to swim so that they have a good experience at the event. Swimmers will be starting the course one at a time at 10-second intervals. Swimmers will be allowed to pass another swimmer. The Senior racers will also snake swim and will do a total of 4 lengths in a 50 meter pool. Adult racers will snake swim a total of 6 lengths in the 50 meter pool.

Transition Detail

Athletes will be able to change into their socks, shoes, etc. in the contained grassy area outside of the pool entrance. Junior and senior competitors should feel free to place their belongings in one of the spots provided upon arriving. Adults can place their belongings in the transition area after the junior and senior events are complete.

Run Detail

Volunteers and an aid station with water will be available on the course.

Location

Norris Center, St Charles, IL

Participants Receive

Professional Timing, Finisher medals, swim caps, age group winner recognition, refreshments and raffle.

USA Triathlon Membership required

Youth: $10 license fee good for one year

Cost

$27 for registrations by April 12th

$35 for registrations after April 12th

Packet Pick Up / Race Day Registration

Race Day – 9:45am to 10:45am. Transition opens at 9:45am.

Award Age Groups

Separated by gender

6 – 8 age group

9 – 10 age group

11 – 12 age group

13 – 14 age group

15 – 17 age group

18 – 24 age group

25 – 34 age group

35 – 44 age group

45 – 54 age group

55 – 64 age group

65+ age group

Timing and Results

This race is chip timed by It’s Race Time, Inc. Results will be available live during event: https://runsignup.com/Race/MMTTSplashDash/Page/RaceResults

6th Annual

HICKORY KNOLLS

5K & 10K TRAIL RUN

and 10K RELAY

The second installment of the 2026Dick Pond Athletics Darn Tough Trail Race Series is the 6th annual HICKORY KNOLLS Trail Run & Relay on Sunday, June 7.

Come out and run the grass and dirt trails over an approximate 3-mile loop course through a beautiful and diverse natural area. The first portion of the approximate 5K loop is relatively flat, while a couple of hills await in the latter portion of the loop. The route is very well marked, and the trail is primarily wide-track (allowing for easy passing or running alongside a friend) on dirt, gravel and grass.

You can participate in either the individual runner 5k (one loop) or 10k (two loops) distance or create a 2-person team for the 10k relay(each team member does the 5K loop once). All race distances are approximate.

The Hickory Knolls Trail Run is the second of four events in the 2026 Dick Pond Athletics Darn Tough Trail Race Series.

This event is sponsored by Dick Pond Athletics, Brooks Running, and Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling. Proceeds from this event benefit the St Charles Park Foundation.

Sponsored by

In cooperation with the St. Charles Park District

Proceeds from the race will benefit