Chupacabra Trail Races

The Pinetum Mind Games Endurance Event, held at Lowell Park in Dixon, Illinois, is a unique running challenge featuring a 0.411-mile loop course through the pine tree upper loop area. Participants can choose from 6, 12, or 24-hour solo runs or three-person relays, starting on a Friday evening. The e..

The Gristmill Grind 10K is a challenging trail race held annually at Franklin Creek State Park in Franklin Grove, Illinois. Known as one of the most difficult 10Ks in the area, the course features technical trails with approximately 800 feet of elevation gain, multiple hill climbs, and four creek cr..

The Tiger 10 Miler is an annual trail race held at Byron Forest Preserve and the Nardi Equine Prairie in Byron, Illinois. This 10-mile course features twists, turns, and hills, offering a challenging and scenic run through natural settings. Participants receive a custom finisher's medal, shirt, and..

Hindsight Ultra Trail Runs, held in Dixon, Illinois, offers a grassroots ultra running experience with distances of 25K, 50K, 100K, and 100 miles. The course features a 7.85-mile loop combining roughly 50% singletrack, 30% grassy meadow paths, and 20% gravel, with about 6,200 feet of elevation gain..

The Hennepin Hundred is a premier ultramarathon held in Sterling, Illinois, featuring 100-mile, 50-mile, 50K, and 100-mile team relay races. The point-to-point course follows the scenic, flat, and fast Hennepin Canal State Trail, Illinois’ longest multi-use trail, stretching from Sterling to Colona..

The Skunk Ape 806/314 Trail Race, held at Lowell Park in Dixon, Illinois, is a unique endurance event featuring two main distances: 33.75 miles to be completed in 8 hours and 6 minutes, and 13.5 miles in 3 hours and 14 minutes, along with an 806 Relay option. The course consists of a 2.25-mile singl..