Fancy Nonsense

OCT

23

2027

Trail ultraraces in Willow Springs, IL on Oct 23, 2027 offering runnable single track loops at 50K, 25K and a 5 Miler with aid stations and prize divisions.

Sat 23 Oct 2027

Willow Springs, Illinois

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50 kilometers 25 kilometers 5 miles

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Fancy Nonsense 25k/50k - October 23, 2027

Fancy Nonsense is scheduled for October 23, 2027 in Willow Springs, IL and is organized by CUSS Running (Curious Ultrarunner's Secret Society). The event offers multiple distances and emphasizes trail running on natural single track.

50K
25K
5 Miler

The course uses a 5 mile lollipop loop that runners repeat to reach their target distance. It is described as mostly single track and entirely runnable, with runners passing the aid station between loops. Aid stations are positioned to support the distances : two for the 25k and five for the 50k : and will provide water, soda, snacks, doughnuts, and additional items.

The event is presented as grassroots and community oriented, family friendly, and allows dogs on leash. Crews may meet runners only at the aid stations; pacers are not permitted. Prize money will be offered for top finishers in the 25k and 50k across the men's, women's, and non-binary divisions.

Registration details note a deadline of October 15 for guaranteed shirts. The organizer states an inclusion policy with a limited number of free entries for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ athletes and accepts each entrant's declared gender at registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.