Course
A 4.5-mile off-road trail run along the Des Plaines River Trail from Schiller Woods West Forest Preserve, Chicago — crushed limestone, dirt, rocks and roots, often snowy or muddy in February. No aid on the trail; support only at start/finish.
Key dates
- ·RegistrationNot open yet
- ★Race dayFebruary 2027 · date to be announced
About
The Sean McNamara Valentine's Trail Challenge, hosted by USOLE, honors longtime USOLE member Sean McNamara at Schiller Woods in Chicago, now past its tenth running. The course follows the Des Plaines River Trail through wooded, often snowy scenery, offering a good introduction to trail running for first-timers.
Save The Sean McNamara Valentine's Trail Challenge to your season and RunCalendar reminds you the morning entries open and before they close. Free on iPhone, no account needed.
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