The Forge Trail Run Festival

Lemont, United States • 15 Nov 2025

The Forge Trail Run Festival : event overview

The Forge Trail Run Festival takes place on November 15, 2025 in Lemont, IL at 227 Heritage Quarries Dr. The event offers multiple trail distances and has a total race cap of 400 participants. The 60K field has a separate early start; the other events begin together. Start and finish locations are inside The Forge.

Distances:

  • 10K - one lap
  • 20K (Half Marathon) - two laps
  • 30K - three laps
  • 60K - six laps

Course, aid and logistics

Courses run on single and double-track trails through woods and on some gravel around the historic 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 wildlife. A few sections are technical with several short, steep inclines and downhills. There are not any significant elevation changes. The organizers rate the course as moderately challenging for experienced trail runners and more difficult for runners less familiar with trails. Trail running shoes are recommended.

There will be a staffed aid station at about mile 6.2 for multi-lap participants; there is no aid station on the 10K. Participants are asked to carry their own hydration and fuel and bring refillable bottles if needed. Packet pick-up is scheduled on the day before at Pollyanna Brewing and on race day at The Forge. Parking is in Lots 1 or 2; athletes will use lots on the north side of the I&M Canal with a short walk across the bridges. Awards are given to 1st through 3rd overall male and female in each race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

60 km
60k
30 km
30k
20 km
20k (half Marathon)
10 km
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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