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EVENT INFORMATION
April 30 8:00 AM CDT - Pre Race Packet Pick Up (Saturday 4/30 from 8AM-3PM @ Dick Pond St. Charles)
May 1 5:45 AM CDT - Race Day Packet Pick Up (LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve)
May 1 7:15 AM CDT - Start Time
Start and Finish: LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve
Pace Groups - Yes
The course is USATF Certified. The race is run on the scenic Great Western Trail, which is mostly flat, consisting of asphalt and crushed limestone screenings. The Great Western Trail is a public trail system. Although we have taken many steps to inform the public of the races, the trail is still open to the public, so there will be bikes and others on the path that morning. Please stay to the right side of the path and always leave space to the left for passing runners and runners coming from the other direction. At most, please run two abreast, and always be respectful of other path users.
Mile points will be marked along the course so participants can keep track of splits.. Water and Gatorade will be available at water stations along the course. Energy gels will be given around mile 7.
No Strollers, dogs, walkers, roller-skaters, or bikes are allowed in the race. For safety reasons, the use of headphones or other electronic devices during the race is strongly discouraged.
Runners cannot be accompanied or assisted by bicyclists and will be disqualified if this occurs. This practice is unfair and dangerous to other runners.
Please listen to volunteers directing you through turns and tight spots on the course.
Parking
Parking for ALL race participants will be at St. Charles North High School. St. Charles North High School is located at: 255 Red Gate Road in St. Charles.
Free shuttle buses will be provided to transport participants to the start and back from the finish.
Please note there is very limited on-site parking for participants at LeRoy Oakes. Race participant drop offs will be permitted at LeRoy Oakes.
Packet Pick Up
Early packet pickup will be available on Saturday, April 30 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Dick Pond's in St. Charles, IL.
For non-Fox River Trail Runner Members, registered participants must pick up their own race bib and will be asked for a photo ID.
Fox River Trail Runner members may have another FRTR Member pick up your bib on your behalf. Members must send an email to greatwestern@frtr.org prior to pick-up and include your name, Membership Number and the name and number of the Member picking up your bib.
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Race day packet pick-up will be available at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve.
Gear check drop-off and pick up will be located at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve. You must use the bag given to you at packet pick up to secure your gear. Please use the gear check tag attached to your bib and attach to your bag.
Race Services
There will be water, electrolyte drinks, and other refreshments for participants in Race Village.
Emergency Medical Technicians and ambulance are available. In addition, the race will be staffed by Race Guards.
Gear check drop-off is at LeRoy Oakes.
Directions
The race starts and finishes at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, 37W584 Dean Street, St. Charles, IL which is accessible from I-88 or I-90. From I-88, exit Orchard road north. At the Randall Road intersection, take Randall Road north to Dean Street in St Charles. Go west (left) on Dean Street approximately 1/4 of a mile to LeRoy Oakes entrance. From I-90, take Randall Road south to Dean Street. Go west (right) on Dean Street to LeRoy Oakes entrance.
All registered runners will receive a commemorative medal at the finish line.
Awards for the top three overall Male and Female winners. Overall winners will not receive age group awards.
