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Childish Nonsense

Palatine, United States • 25 Apr 2026

Event Details

Childish Nonsense is a trail running event taking place in Deer Grove Forest Preserve West in Palatine, Illinois. The event offers four distances: a 50 Miler, 50K, 25K, and 10K. The trail is described as a wide path with nothing too technical. The course is laps of approximately 5.5 miles each. There is one aid station located at the start/finish area, which participants pass on each lap. Crew access is only permitted at the start/finish area. Pacers are allowed for the 50-mile distance after four loops. A cutoff time of 8:00 PM applies to all distances.

Organizer

The event is organized by CUSS Running (Curious Ultrarunner's Secret Society). The group aims to build community and inject a sense of whimsy into running. They offer free entries for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ athletes as an affirmation of belonging, not based on need. The organization also has inclusive policies for transgender and non-binary athletes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Illinois Palatine

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50 km
50k
25 km
25k
10 km
10k
50 Miler
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