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Great Western Half-Marathon & 10K

Name: Great Western Half-Marathon & 10K
Start: 2027-05-02
End: 2027-05-02
Location: St. Charles

St. Charles, United States • 2 May 2027

The Great Western Half-Marathon & 10K will take place in St. Charles on Sunday 2 May 2027. You can run between 10 and 21 kilometers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Illinois St. Charles

Race information

Website

Half Marathon

10 km

10k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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4 mi

7 mi

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