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Hickory Knolls Trail Run

St. Charles, United States • 8 Jun 2025

The Hickory Knolls Trail Run, held at Hickory Knolls Nature Area in St. Charles, Illinois, offers 5K and 10K individual races plus a 10K two-person relay. The course features a scenic, approximately 3-mile loop of grass, dirt, and gravel trails with a mix of flat sections and hills, set in a diverse natural area.

The trail is well-marked and primarily wide, allowing easy passing. Participants receive a moisture-wicking Brooks performance shirt and a finisher wood medallion. The event supports the St.

Charles Park Foundation and is part of the 2025 Dick Pond Athletics Darn Tough Trail Race Series, sponsored by Dick Pond Athletics, Brooks Running, Pollyanna Brewing, and Darn Tough. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Illinois St. Charles

Race information

Registration
10 km
10k Relay
10 km
10k Run
5 km
5k Run/walk
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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