Fancy Nonsense 25K/50K
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Event overview
Fancy Nonsense 25k/50k takes place on October 24, 2026 in the Palos Trail System at Red Gate Woods near Willow Springs / Lemont, Illinois. The event offers timed distance options over trail terrain and is organized by CUSS Running (Curious Ultrarunner's Secret Society). Registration closes October 10; entrants who register by September 15 are guaranteed a shirt.
Distances
- 50K
- 25K
- 5 Miler
Course and services
The course is built as a roughly 5.5 mile loop that returns to the aid station after each loop. The route is mostly single track and described as entirely runnable. Major intersections will be marked and fully marked course maps are provided at packet pickup. There are several unmarked side trails nearby that are not part of the course.
Aid stations: two for 25k entrants and five for 50k entrants. Stations will be stocked with water, soda, snacks, doughnuts, and additional items. Crews may meet runners at Red Gate Woods. Pacers are not allowed.
Entry and inclusion
The event offers a number of free entries intended for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ athletes while funding is available. Entrants may register with the gender they identify with; non-binary entrants can request pronoun accommodations after registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
