Childish Nonsense
Palatine, United States • 24 Apr 2027
Childish Nonsense - April 24, 2027
Childish Nonsense is a lap-based trail running event in Palatine, Illinois, held at Deer Grove Forest Preserve west on April 24, 2027. The event is organized by CUSS Running (Cussing Runner) and offers multiple distance options on mostly wide, nontechnical trails.
Distances offered:
- 50 Miler, 9 laps
- 50K, 6 laps
- 25K, 3 laps
- 5.5 Miler, 1 lap
The course layout repeats a loop of 5.5 miles, with a single aid station located at the start/finish that runners pass every loop. There are no designated crew access points on the course other than the start/finish area. Fifty-mile entrants may have a pacer after four loops. The cutoff time for all distances is 7pm.
The organizer describes the event tone as playful, noting that there will be shenanigans throughout the day intended to evoke an inner sense of fun. The organizing group, Curious Ultrarunner’s Secret Society, states a mission to foster community and enjoyment in ultrarunning. The event also includes a policy to provide a number of free entries for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ athletes, accepts each entrant’s declared gender at face value, and accommodates non-binary pronoun requests after registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.