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The Chicago Trail Running Festival at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve in Beecher on Saturday, Sept 12, 2026, offers 5K, 10K, 20K, 30K, and 50K trail races.
The Chicago Trail Running Festival brings a full day of trail racing to Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve in Beecher on Saturday, Sept 12, 2026. Runners choose from 5K, 10K, 20K, 30K, and 50K distances on the preserve's natural, unpaved singletrack, with the first races starting early in the morning. Whether you are aiming for a personal best or just want to run the 5K, the shaded forest course is a scenic way to spend the morning. Spectators can cheer from the preserve while exploring the trails and the free Plum Creek Nature Center nearby.
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Saturday, Sept 12 at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve (27064 Dutton Rd). Distances from 5K to 50K; register on RunSignUp.
An 898-acre Will County forest preserve with miles of trails and the free Plum Creek Nature Center.
A great spot for the whole family to explore while runners are on the course.
