F^3 Cap Sauers Trail Marathon

Palos Hills, United States • 9 May 2026

Set in Palos Hills, Illinois, the F^3 Cap Sauers Trail Marathon & 10 Mile runs through the Cap Sauers Holding Nature Preserve, the largest tract of undeveloped land in Cook County. The event offers two distances: a marathon (26.2 miles) and a 10-mile option. The course uses the Sag Valley Trail system, traversing Yellow, Green, Blue and Tan trails along wide horse trails with over 1,000 feet of elevation—quite mountainous by Chicago standards. Special features include aid stations at multiple turnarounds, a wooden finishers medal for all, and a technical trucker hat; marathon finishers receive a shirt, and personalized bibs are available for early registrants. Location: Palos Hills, IL. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 Mile
Trail Marathon
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