Great Western Half-Marathon & 10K
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Great Western Half Marathon & 10K
The Great Western Half Marathon & 10K is a flat, out and back race held on the western portion of the Great Western Trail. The surface is limestone and the event is managed by the Fox River Trail Runners. The race has a history of more than 25 years and is described as competitive.
Distances offered
- Half marathon
- 10 km
Fox River Trail Runners donates $5 per participant registration, and participant donations above registration fees are added and split equally among three local non-profit mental health charity partners. In 2026 the combined participant donations and the club contribution generated a total of $2,400 for those local mental health charities.
Trail background notes that appear with the event include the Chicago Great Western Railway operation from 1885 to 1968 and the public use path status from 1978 to the present. The event page indicates the next edition is scheduled for Sunday May 2, 2027 and that registration for 2027 was not yet open. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
