The Forge Trail Run Festival
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About the race
The Forge Trail Run Festival takes place on November 14, 2026 at The Forge Adventure Park & Ziplines in Lemont, Illinois. The event offers multiple trail distances and uses a common start and finish inside the Forge grounds.
Distances
- 10K
- 20K (half marathon)
- 30K
- 60K
The 10K is one lap, the 20K is two laps, the 30K is three laps, and the 60K is six laps. Total mileage may not be exact but will be close to the advertised distances because the course follows natural trail flow.
Courses run on single and double track trails in the woods and on some gravel around the historic Lemont Quarries and the I&M Canal. Gravel sections are flat. Single track sections have variable surfaces including dirt, grass, rocks, mud, roots, mulch, stumps and wildlife. A few short sections are technical with several brief steep inclines and downhills, but there are not significant overall elevation changes.
The organizer lists the course as moderately challenging for experienced trail runners and more difficult for runners with less trail experience. Ticket prices range from USD 62.50 to 100. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
