F^3 Cap Sauers Trail Marathon & 10 Mile
F^3 Cap Sauers Trail Marathon & 10 Mile is a trail running and running race on May 8, 2027 in Palos Hills, IL, with entry fees from $65 to $75.
- Date
- May 8, 2027 (289 days to go)
- Price
- $65–$75
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
Explore the Cap Sauers Holding Nature Preserve - the largest tract of undeveloped land in Cook County, IL. This race will cover every inch of maintained trail within the Nature Preserve. With over 1000 ft of elevation, this marathon is mountainous by Chicago standards!
The course uses the Sag Valley Trail system, covering the Yellow, Green, Blue & Tan trails. The whole course is wide horsetrail, allowing for 2-way traffic and encouragement from fellow participants.
Results here: https://sites.chronotrack.com/event/92163/results
2026 Photos here: https://www.flashframe.io/search/2861/
2025 Photos here: https://www.highfivebb.com/Running/F3-Cap-Sauers-Trail-Marathon-10-Mile-May-10-2025
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
70°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
44%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Little Red School Hse, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Palos Hills, IL
Population
18,139
as of 2023
City Elevation
586 ft
Nearest Airport
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 7 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at F^3 Cap Sauers Trail Marathon & 10 Mile, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
289
Days to train
- Race
- F^3 Cap Sauers Trail Marathon & 10 Mile
- Date
- May 8, 2027
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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F^3 Cap Sauers Trail Marathon & 10 Mile
May 8, 2027