Strong as Oak / Varsity Rush Trail 10K

Aurora, United States • 6 Dec 2025

Event overview

The Strong As Oak / Varsity Rush Trail event is a trail race on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Oakhurst Forest Preserve in Aurora, Illinois (1680 Fifth Ave., Aurora, IL 60504). Strong As Oak is partnering with Varsity Rush to host a race on mixed surfaces. The course includes trail, grass, limestone, asphalt and hills. The race uses a gun start and places are determined by finish order. Each finisher receives a Varsity Rush medal. A limited number of shirts will be distributed in registration order.

Practical details

  • 5K Trail Run
  • 10K Trail Run (2-lap option)
  • Children's 5K Trail Run (ages 1-12)
  • Children's 1 Mile Trail Run (ages 1-12)

Adult 5K and 10K events are open to ages 13-99. The children's events are open to ages 1-12. Registration prices listed are $25 for the 5K, $40 for the 10K, and $10 for each children’s event. The children’s 5K requires the child to be registered and to run with an accompanying adult. For the one-mile kids race an adult may accompany the child and may run free; the adult must stay with the child because parts of the course lose sight of the start area. Registration deadlines are shown on event materials. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
10k Trail Run
5 km
Children's 5k Trail Run (12 and Under)
5 km
5k Trail Run
Children's 1mile Trail Run (12 and Under)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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