The Universal Sole November Trail Challenge
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The Universal Sole November Trail Challenge
The event is scheduled for November 21, 2026 at Wolf Road Woods in the Forest Preserves Palos Division near Willow Springs, Illinois. The event offers a looped trail course that is run once for a shorter distance or twice for a longer distance.
- 8 mile (two loops)
- 4 mile (one loop)
The course mixes double track and single track with undulating terrain, crushed limestone, dirt, rocks, and roots. The route may include some mud and a small hill or two. Due to Forest Preserve regulations there are no aid stations on the trails; bottled water will be available at the start and finish area and runners are encouraged to bring a personal bottle or hydration pack. Granola bars and bananas will be available at the finish.
Every registered runner receives a custom premium wicking running shirt. Post race provisions include craft brews, nonalcoholic beer in limited quantities, and chili for finishers. There will be a post race raffle with prizes and on-site gear check at the event tents. Parking is available in the forest preserve lots. Strollers and leashed dogs are allowed when starting from the last corral.
Registration follows stated pricing tiers and the event policy does not allow refunds, exchanges, or person to person entry transfers. Overall awards are offered for female, male, and non binary categories and age group awards are provided for the 4 mile and 8 mile races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
