Skunk Ape 806/314 Trail Race
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SkunkApe 806/524/314 Trail Race : Lowell Park, Dixon IL
SkunkApe is a looped trail event held on March 27, 2027, at Lowell Park in Dixon, Illinois. The event is organized by Meadows Monster and offers multiple distance options and a relay team division.
Distances and time limits:
- 33.75 miles with an 8 hour 6 minute limit
- 22.5 miles with a 5 hour 24 minute limit
- 13.5 miles with a 3 hour 14 minute limit
- 806 Relay teams
Entry fees vary by distance and increase for day-of registration: 806 $50 (day of $60), 524 $40 (day of $50), 314 $30 (day of $40), Relay $150 (day of $180). Registration closes on March 25, 2027.
Finishers who complete their distance within the time limits receive event apparel and caps specific to each distance. Awards are given for male and female 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in the 314, 524, and 806 distances, and a 1st overall award for relay teams.
The course is a 2.25 mile loop run in alternating directions each lap, mostly single track with a few paved road crossings, and about 166 feet of elevation gain per lap. Lap tracking is done manually at the start/finish and volunteers must verify laps. The aid station at the start/finish will provide water, coffee, and essential snacks; additional hot and prepared foods have been offered in prior years. Participants may bring items to share. Race fees are non refundable and not transferable. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
