Soul Crusher
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Soul Crusher - Crystal Lake, IL
Soul Crusher is an organized trail running event in Crystal Lake, Illinois, hosted by Ornery Mule Racing. The course uses single-track trails through Veteran Acres and Sternes Woods and is laid out as loops that together form approximate 5- and 10-mile options; some sections include additional bonus mileage.
The course is marked with colored flags: yellow flags lead toward the start area in the middle of the park and pink flags mark the race route. Runners should allow about a 30 minute walk from the main parking area to the start line. The event is cup-less; participants are asked to carry a water bottle or hydration vest. A time cutoff of 3 hours and 30 minutes applies.
Distances:
- 10 mile trail loop with possible bonus miles
- 5 mile trail loop with possible bonus miles
Packet pickup locations are provided by the organizer, including an evening pickup at the Ornery Mule Trailhead and a morning pickup at Veteran Acres. Parking is available at the Main Parking lot, 431 Walkup Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60012. Registered participants receive race swag, including a race shirt and a skeleton finisher medal; all distance finishers receive a medal. Registration closes on Wed, Oct 14 at 11:59 PM CT. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
