Des Plaines River Trail Races
The Des Plaines River Trail Races offer a fast, flat course through scenic Illinois forest preserves.
Race Date
Oct 10, 2026
Location
Half Day Forest Preserve, IL
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Location
- Half Day Forest Preserve, Illinois
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 50M, 50K, 26.2M
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Trail
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Des Plaines River Trail Races unfold along the picturesque Des Plaines River Trail in Lake County, Illinois, starting and finishing at the Half Day Forest Preserve. This series, which includes half marathon, marathon, 50K, and 50-mile distances, is celebrated for its exceptionally fast and flat terrain.
The course is designed for speed, making it a prime location for runners aiming for personal bests. The well-maintained trail provides a smooth running surface, allowing participants to focus on pace and performance amidst the natural beauty of the forest preserve.
While specific details on field size, repeat runner rates, or the number of states represented are not provided, the steady field trend suggests a consistent and dedicated following for this race. The event offers a straightforward, performance-oriented experience for trail runners.
Race-provided description
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. OMG-worthy! You
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Start Time
TBA
Start Location
Half Day Forest Preserve, IL
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
trail
Scenery
Forest, Lake River
Surface
Dirt Trail
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
1 other map for this race
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
3 timing sources · 8 photos
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 0°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
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Afternoon (High)
0°
Cool conditions — dress in layers, perfect for fast times
0.0"
Precipitation
0 mph
Wind
0%
Humidity
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Des Plaines River Trail Races?
The Des Plaines River Trail Races is held on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Where does the Des Plaines River Trail Races take place?
It takes place in Half Day Forest Preserve, Illinois.
What distances does the Des Plaines River Trail Races offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 50M, 50K, 26.2M.
Is the Des Plaines River Trail Races course flat and good for a PR?
The Des Plaines River Trail Races is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
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