Childish Nonsense
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Childish Nonsense
Childish Nonsense is a looped trail event on April 24, 2027, at Deer Grove Forest Preserve West in Palatine, IL, organized by CUSS Running (Cussing Runner). The course is mostly a wide trail with little technical terrain and uses a single loop of about 5.5 miles repeated for the various distances.
Distances offered:
- 50 Miler: 9 laps
- 50K: 6 laps
- 25K: 3 laps
- 5.5 Miler: 1 lap
There is one aid station at the start/finish, so runners pass the aid station every 5.5 miles. Crew access on the course is not permitted except at the start/finish area. Runners in the 50 Miler may use a pacer after completing four laps. The event mentions playful activities throughout the day described as shenanigans to encourage a lighthearted atmosphere.
The organizer notes inclusion measures: a number of free entries are reserved for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ athletes as an affirmation of belonging rather than need based scholarships. Transgender entrants are accepted under their declared gender without additional supporting evidence. Non-binary entrants can request pronoun or registration record adjustments after registering, since the registration platform may not provide that option directly.
Entry fees listed for the event range from USD 28.50 to 136.62. Registration closes April 7. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
