Soul Crusher
Richmond Township, United States • 17 Oct 2026
Soul Crusher - Crystal Lake, IL
Soul Crusher is an organized trail race in Crystal Lake, Illinois, offering two distance options. The event takes place in Veteran Acres and Sternes Woods and uses single-track trails that form an approximate 5-mile loop, with an option that covers about 10 miles.
Distances:
- 10 Miler
- 5 Miler
The course route includes sections with occasional bonus mileage. Colored flags mark paths in the park to help runners reach the start area and follow the course. The start line is located inside the park and participants should allow about a 30 minute walk from the main parking area to the start line. Parking is available at the main parking lot, 431 Walkup Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60012.
Logistics include packet pickup on Friday evening at the Ornery Mule Trailhead, 824 S. Main Street #102, and on the morning of the race at Veteran Acres. The race is cup-less; participants are advised to carry a water bottle or hydration vest. A 3 hour and 30 minute time cutoff is in effect for the event.
Organized by Ornery Mule Racing, the event provides a race shirt and a skeleton finisher medal; all distance finishers receive a finishers' medal. Registration for the event closes on Wed, Oct 14 at 11:59PM CT. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.