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Des Plaines River Trail Races - Half Marathon, Marathon, 50Km, and 50 Miler
October 14, 2023
🙌 Welcome to the 13th edition of the DPR Trail Half-Marathon, Marathon, 50K, and 50 Mile Ultra Marathon along the beautiful and fast Des Plaines River Trail in Lake County, Illinois starting and finishing at Half Day Forest Preserve. For those wanting a Boston Qualifier race, our Marathon is for you. It's all FLAT & FAST!
Latest Update
Registration will open on January 7th, 2023! Races will be on Saturday, October 14, 2023 (pending permit approval which doesn't happen until after Jan 1st, 2023; however, we've never been denied since we started). *NEW for 2023* -- A Non-Binary race category with awards for 1st place overall winners in each category.
Last updated: 2023-01-02
Join us on October 14, 2023!
Welcome to the 13th edition of the DPR Trail Half Marathon, Marathon, 50Km, and 50 Mile along the beautiful and fast Des Plaines River Trail in Lake County, Illinois starting and finishing at Half Day Forest Preserve.
The DPR Trail is truly awesome and the color changes are OMG-worthy! You'll run through beautiful alternating lush forests and open wetlands on a very flat, wide, crushed gravel trail, free of roots and rocks. All of the major road crossings are managed by way of bridges or viaducts (with only 4 minor road crossings along the whole 50K/50 Mile course, 2 on the Marathon course, and none for the Half Marathon course).
With expected cool temperatures, flat terrain, and ideal running surface, you'll find this trail to be extremely fast, which is perfect for a personal best, or a Boston Qualifying time. (The Marathon is a Boston Qualifier!) Come out and join us for a great run! 😃
#flat-and-fast
Half Marathon
🎽
Date:
October 14th @ 9am
Location:
Aid Stations:
Swag:
🏅Finisher Medals, 🎁 TBD
Packet Pickup:
Unclaimed packets will be at the reg tent on race day.
Kick's off Saturday morning at 9am. Wave starts every 3 minutes, Remember, it's a cupless race.
#boston-qualifier, #flat-and-fast
Marathon
🏃♂️
Date:
October 14th @ 8am
Location:
Aid Stations:
Swag:
🏅Finisher Medal, 🎁 TBD
Packet Pickup:
Unclaimed packets will be at the reg tent on race day.
** Boston Qualifier** Kicks off Saturday morning at 8am. Wave starts every 3 minutes. Remember, it's a cupless race.
#flat-and-fast, #not-too-long
50 Kilometer
💪
Date:
October 14th @ 7am
Location:
Aid Stations:
Swag:
🏅Finisher Medal, 🎁 TBD
Packet Pickup:
Unclaimed packets will be at the reg tent on race day.
Kicks off Saturday morning at 7am along with the 50 Milers. Remember, it's a cupless race.
#flat-and-fast, #beautiful-foliage
50 Miler
🌲
Date:
October 14th @ 7am
Location:
Aid Stations:
Swag:
🏅Finisher Medal, 🎁 TBD
Packet Pickup:
Unclaimed packets will be at the reg tent on race day.
Kicks off Saturday morning at 7am. Remember, it's a cupless race.
Volunteer
What makes a race great is the volunteers that help in so many ways. If you are interested in volunteering, we are most grateful. It is the smiling, cheerful faces that help motivate the runners and we realize that it is through pure dedication that you volunteer. So, in advance, we sincerely thank you. If you are interested in volunteering in any of the areas, please click on the following link and register on the UltraSignup site. All volunteers are invited to attend our Volunteer Party (in December, 2023). Food and beverages will be provided along with drawings for prizes.
Race Highlights
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✨ The Des Plaines River Trail is fast & flat and conducive to runner personal bests!
✨ All races are chip timed with results auto-uploaded
✨ We have the most caring volunteers!
✨ We are a cupless race, let's all do our part to help the environment!
✨ All runners will receive a post-race meal!
✨ We give Overall & Age Group Winner Awards
✨ You are guaranteed a t-shirt if you register by August 15, 2023
✨ The race has a "Campy Vibe" to it
✨ Our host hotel, The Extended Stay, is nearby for convenient accommodations
✨ Race Directors are super responsive!
✨ We have a generous number of great aid stations
Race Medals/Buckle
Half Marathon Finisher Medal
The center part spins in 360 degreesMarathon Finisher Medal
The center part spins in 360 degrees50K Finisher Medal
The center part spins in 360 degrees50 Mile Buckle
Interactive Course Map
Course Records
50 Miles
50 Kilometers
Marathon
Half Marathon
Frequently Asked Questions
👉 What are the rules?
👉 Is there race day registration?
👉 Can I transfer my registration to another event?
👉 Can I transfer my registration to someone else?
👉 Can I defer/rollover my registration to next year?
👉 Do you offer refunds?
👉 Where is packet pickup?
👉 When is race day check-in for each event?
👉 What's the course like?
👉 What will be available at the aid station?
👉 Can I have crew available at the race?
👉 Will there be a drop bag allowed?
👉 Where can we park?
👉 Host Hotel - The Extended Stay
👉 Can you provide more information about race results?
👉 What are the award categories?
👉 What's the weather like for this race?
👉 Do you support any charities?
👉 Are pacers allowed?
👉 What is the minimum age limit to run the races?
What Others Are Saying
This is a great trail run. Whether you choose the half marathon or the full 26.2. I had so much fun and all the food at the aid stations was amazing ~ Bob
BEST RACE DIRECTORS EVER! This race is beyond runner friendly, accommodating & well organized. Communication, ability to work around obstacles out of their control & the overall atmosphere they create are fantastic. ~ Larissa
Wonderful, well-planned and friendly race. It's a beautiful, albeit soggy course. It is the best supported race I've ever done. Ed and all the volunteers go the extra mile to make this so fun. ~ Ally
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