The Earth Day Trail Race, held annually in Crystal Lake, Illinois, offers a unique opportunity for runners to celebrate Earth Day with a scenic trail running experience. The 2025 event features three race distances: a 50k, a 15-mile, and a 5-mile course. Runners navigate diverse terrain, including single-track trails, rolling hills, open prairies, and pine forests. The race emphasizes environmental sustainability, with a landfill-free event encouraging participants to bring their own water bottles. The event also offers a variety of aid stations and provides a fun and challenging atmosphere for trail runners of all levels.
Races
50km
24km
8km
Race Date:
26 April, 2025
The Earth Day 8km race on April 26, 2025, at Veteran Acres in Crystal Lake, Illinois, offers a short and scenic trail run perfect for all levels of runners. Organized by Ornery Mule Racing, the race covers a single lap of a 5-mile loop, providing a beautiful mix of rolling hills, forest paths, and open prairies.
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FAQs
What is the Earth Day 8km?
How long is the Earth Day 8km?
Where does the Earth Day 8km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Earth Day 8km?
How can I prepare for the Earth Day 8km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Earth Day 8km?
The Earth Day 8km race on April 26, 2025, at Veteran Acres in Crystal Lake, Illinois, offers a short and scenic trail run perfect for all levels of runners. Organized by Ornery Mule Racing, the race covers a single lap of a 5-mile loop, providing a beautiful mix of rolling hills, forest paths, and open prairies.
The Earth Day 8km is 8km long.
The Earth Day 8km takes place in Crystal Lake, Illinois, USA.
Runna classifies the Earth Day 8km elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Earth Day 8km?
The Earth Day 8km race on April 26, 2025, at Veteran Acres in Crystal Lake, Illinois, offers a short and scenic trail run perfect for all levels of runners. Organized by Ornery Mule Racing, the race covers a single lap of a 5-mile loop, providing a beautiful mix of rolling hills, forest paths, and open prairies.
How long is the Earth Day 8km?
The Earth Day 8km is 8km long.
Where does the Earth Day 8km take place?
The Earth Day 8km takes place in Crystal Lake, Illinois, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Earth Day 8km?
Runna classifies the Earth Day 8km elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Earth Day 8km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Earth Day 8km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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Sport:
Running
Tags:
Nature
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