Soul Crusher

Richmond Township, United States • 17 Oct 2026

Soul Crusher - Crystal Lake, IL

Soul Crusher is a trail race in Crystal Lake, Illinois held on October 17, 2026. The event offers two distance options:

  • 10 Miler
  • 5 Miler

The course uses single track trails through Veteran Acres and Sternes Woods and includes sections that add bonus mileage to the listed distances. The start line is located in the middle of the park; participants should allow about a 30 minute walk from the parking area to the start and follow the posted flags to reach the start and follow the course. Flags are used to mark the route and some staff will provide direction.

The event is a cup less race; participants should carry a water bottle or hydration vest. There is a 3 hour and 30 minute time cutoff for finishers. All finishers receive a race shirt and a skeleton finisher medal.

Packet pickup is available Friday evening at the Ornery Mule Trailhead, 824 S. Main Street #102, and Saturday morning at Veteran Acres. Parking for the event is at the main lot, 431 Walkup Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60012.

Registration closes on October 14 at 11:59 PM CT. The race has a rollover policy: entries may roll over if notified 70 days before the event, and 50 percent race credit is available if handled 25 days before the event. Early bird pricing applied through July 30, 2025. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 mi
10 Miler
5 mi
5 Miler
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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