Childish Nonsense
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Childish Nonsense (Palatine, IL)
Childish Nonsense is a trail ultrarunning event held at Deer Grove Forest Preserve west in Palatine, Illinois on April 24, 2027. The event is organized by Cussing Runner (CUSS Running), a group that describes its aim as injecting whimsy into running and building community.
The event offers multiple looped distances:
- 50 Miler
- 50K
- 25K
- 5.5 Miler
The course is mainly a wide trail with little technical terrain. Runners complete a set number of laps depending on distance: one lap for the 5.5 miler, three laps for the 25K, six laps for the 50K, and nine laps for the 50 Miler. There is a single aid station at the start/finish area, encountered every 5.5 miles. Crews may set up only at the start/finish. For 50 Miler entrants, a pacer is permitted after four loops. A common cutoff time is specified for all distances.
The organizer notes that lighthearted activities will occur throughout the day to encourage a playful atmosphere. CUSS Running also describes policies intended to increase inclusion, including a number of free entries aimed at BIPOC and LGBTQ athletes and the acceptance of each entrant’s declared gender at face value. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
