Muddy Shamrock @ The Forge
Lemont, United States • 14 Mar 2026
Muddy Shamrock @ The Forge - Overview
The Muddy Shamrock @ The Forge takes place on March 14, 2026 in Lemont, IL at 227 Heritage Quarries Dr. The event offers two trail race options and chip-timed results with live splits. Entry fees follow tiered pricing that increases closer to the event date; fees include a race T-shirt, awards, and access to a post-race food and beverage gathering.
Distances
- Trail Half Marathon - close to 13.1 +/- miles
- Trail Quarter Marathon - approximately 6.6 +/- miles
Course and logistics
The course uses single and double-track mountain bike trails through woods, with gravel connectors. Runners complete two laps for the half and one lap for the quarter. Surfaces include dirt, grass, rocks, mud, roots, and stumps; some sections are technical with short steep inclines and downhills. Trail running shoes are recommended.
There will be one aid station with water and sports drink located at the start of the second lap for the half; participants are advised to plan for personal hydration and fuel. Packet pick-up locations include Naperville Running Company and Pollyanna Brewing, with additional race day packet pick-up available. Parking is suggested in Lots 1 or 2 after the second stop sign on the gravel road. Awards are given overall and by 10-year age groups, plus masters and mid-pack recognitions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.