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Des Plaines River Trail Races
Des Plaines River Trail Races is a 50 Mile, 50K, marathon and 1/2 Marathon event held in Lake County, Illinois. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, October 10, 2026. About 225 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- Lake County, IL
- Field size
- ~225 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Location
- Lake County, Illinois
- Distances
- 50 Mile, 50K, Marathon, 1/2 Marathon
- Field size
- About 225 runners
- Course
- Very flat crushed-limestone trail; marathon ~295 ft gain/loss
- Official website
- desplainesrivertrailraces.com
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Des Plaines River Trail Races: common questions
- When is the Des Plaines River Trail Races?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, October 10, 2026.
- Where is the Des Plaines River Trail Races held?
- In Lake County, Illinois.
- What distances does the Des Plaines River Trail Races offer?
- 50 Mile, 50K, Marathon and 1/2 Marathon.
- How many people run the Des Plaines River Trail Races?
- About 225 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Des Plaines River Trail Races?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at desplainesrivertrailraces.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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