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Childish Nonsense

Palatine, United States • 25 Apr 2026

Event details

The event is organized by CUSS Running and takes place in Palatine, IL, at Deer Grove Forest Preserve West. Distances offered include:

  • 50 Miler - 9 laps
  • 50K - 6 laps
  • 25K - 3 laps
  • 10K - 1 lap plus extra

Registration closes on Sun, Mar 15 at 11:59 PM CT.

Course and race format

Most of the trail is a wide path with little technical terrain. There is a single aid station at the start/finish that is on course every 5.5 miles. Crews may set up only at the start/finish area. Fifty-mile entrants may use a pacer after four loops. The cutoff time for all distances is 8 PM. Organizers note there will be informal activities described as "shenanigans" during the day.

Inclusion and policies

The event offers a limited number of free entries for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ athletes while funds last; these are not need-based and are distributed without public disclosure. The organizer accepts each entrant’s declared gender at face value. Non-binary entrants can request record changes after registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Illinois Palatine

Race information

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50 mi
50 Miler
50 km
50k
25 km
25k
10 km
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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