Great Western Half Marathon and 10K
Kane County, Illinois, United States
May, 2027 (TBD)
10k, Half-marathon
Race Information
Fox River Trail Runners is proud of its 25+ year history of hosting and managing this competitive, flat, out and back half-marathon and 10k on the Great Western Trail that never disappoints! Join them on race day and FRTR will donate a portion of each participant registration, together with any participant donations above and beyond the registration fees, to be split equally among its three local, non-profit mental health charity partners. Channel the power of the Fourth, lace up, and join them for a race that’s out of this galaxy!
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Race Facts
Race Size: 500 - 1,000
Elevation: Fast and Flat
Course Type: Trail
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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