F^3 Cap Sauers Trail Marathon & 10 Mile
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F^3 Cap Sauers Trail Marathon & 10 Mile
The event takes place at Cap Sauers Holding Nature Preserve in Palos Hills and uses the Sag Valley Trail system, including the Yellow, Green, Blue and Tan trails. The course runs on wide horse trail with little to no technical trail running required and often allows two-way traffic.
Distances:
- Marathon: 26.2 miles
- 10 Mile: 10.0 miles
The marathon course is composed of two circuits of the 10 mile loop followed by a final 10k out-and-back to the west aid station and back. Elevation gain is listed as about 1050 ft for the marathon and 400+ ft for the 10 mile course. Aid is available at several approximate mile marks: marathon at miles 3, 5, 8, 10, 13, 15, 18, 20, 23; 10 mile at miles 3, 5, 8.
Aid station provisions differ by location. North, South and East stations provide water and Gatorade Endurance Lemon-Lime; the West station also offers pickles, gummi bears, Pringles and a toilet. Porta-potties are located at the east and west ends of the course. The marathon distance is specified as 26.2 miles and the 10 mile course is specified as 10.0 miles. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
