The Forge Trail Run Festival

The Forge Trail Run Festival

The Forge Trail Run Festival is scheduled for November 14, 2026 in Lemont, Illinois, with the venue at 227 Heritage Quarries Dr. The event offers multiple trail distances:

• 10K
• 20K (Half Marathon)
• 30K
• 60K

The field is capped at 400 entrants. The 10K is a one-lap course, the 20K is two laps, the 30K is three laps, and the 60K is six laps. The 60K has a separate early start while the 10K, 20K and 30K begin together.

Course and logistics

All courses start and finish within The Forge and use single- and double-track trails plus some gravel around the Lemont Quarries and the I&M Canal. Gravel sections are flat. Single-track sections have variable surfaces including dirt, grass, rocks, mud, roots, mulch and occasional stumps and short technical inclines and downhills. There are not any significant elevation changes. Trail running shoes are recommended.

A staffed aid station will be located at about Mile 6.2 for the multi-lap events; there will not be an aid station on the 10K. Parking is available in Lots 1 or 2 near the Forge entry bridges, with athlete parking on the north side of the I&M Canal; a shuttle from the Metra Station will not be available.

Awards and services

Awards are given 1st through 3rd overall male and female in each race. Raffles and additional sponsor prizes will be offered. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.