Our Annual Event! 5k, 10k, 10-mile or the Daily Double (10-mile and 5k) plus 10-mile and 10k (limestone trail) 8:00 a.m. start
EC TRAIL RACES MAY 4, 2014
1/2 mile family fun walk
These races head North to Old School Forest Preserve and around before heading back to the finish at Equestrian Connection for the 10k, while the half-marathon continues on to Deerpath Farms for the second half of the race. The finish line is at Equestrian Connection, 600 N. Bradley Rd. Upon finishing, 10-mile competitors can race again in the 5k to compete in the DAILY DOUBLE!
5k (limestone trail and road)
10:15 a.m. start
The 5k begins near CDW parking and heads South onto the Mettawa trail into Deerpath Farms. After a road loop, runners head North on the trail to Equestrian Connections finish line.
Fun Run/Walk (limestone trail from CDW parking lot to finish line)
not timed
10:30 a.m. start
Check your gear to be bussed to the finish line. Bus service will be available from the finish line back to parking, but the walk is less than half a mile (a great cool down).
Great High-Tech Shirts !
The first 400 entrants in all races combined receive long-sleeve technical shirts.
Post Race Food and Awards:
Join us for our famous faire of burgers and dogs and well as fresh baked goods for a post race party in our barn. For those over 21, Tighthead Brewery will offer microbrew to runners!
10k awards begin at 10:30 a.m. Awards include Overall Male and Female winner in all events. Also, top three places in age groups for men and women, starting with 19 and below, then increments of 5 years (20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, etc.) and ending with 70 and over. Cash prize to top male and female in the Daily Double, and medals for all participants.
All runners get a raffle ticket toward great prizes. You can also purchase additional raffle tickets on the registration form or on race day.
Registration begins Feb. 1, 2014