2023 Race date is May 20th
2024 Race Date is May 11th
2025 Race Date is May 17th, then from here forward race will always be 3rd weekend of May
Chestnut Mountain Resort, 8700 W Chestnut Mountain Road, Galena, IL 61036
Packet Pickup:
Friday: 5 pm to 8 pm
Saturday: 6:30 am to 8 am
4 hour runners: 10:30 to 11:45
Majestic views, challenging trails, and high fiving your fellow runners are the STARS of this course!
Think of yourself as a Nordic Warrior conquering these challenging, yet runnable trails. The course is set on the trails of Chestnut Mountain Resort- winding through the same hills you ski in the winter. Majestic views across the mighty Mississippi River. You will see views of Iowa and Wisconsin across the river. Look forward to the evening, eating a delicious finisher meal prepared by Chestnut Mountain Resort restaurant while watching the sunset on the Mississippi horizon.
Best Warrior costume wins a crown! Male and Female
Nordic Viking Warriors is the theme of the day. Come dressed to conquer.
WARRIOR RACE COURSE
8 & 4 hour timed- looped course that brings you back to a jammin' party every time. Music, and FUN after party! We will even have prizes for the after party.
FINISHER AWARDS
Heavy metal, 3-D Bad Ass Warrior finisher medal for all runners!
Choose to be a warrior trail runner, or join race day party early and cheer on runners the rest of the day. Both options will be a fun time! Race day is your challenge! With all the great race day energy, you may find you can run farther than you ever thought!
AWARDS
Overall Male and Female- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd awards
Age Group Awards- 10 year age spans
Deferrals:
We take pride in working hard to keep our race prices down. In an effort to keep our cost low, we have come up with this policy.
Rollover policy.
Rollover Race entry as long as you let us know by 70 days before event. Do this on Ultrasignup
50% OMR race credit as long as you do this by 25 days before event. Do this on Ultrasignup
NO EXCEPTIONS. OUR POLICY IS FAIR AND CLEAR ON REGISTRATION. WE NEED THIS TO PLAN FOR A SUCCESSFUL EVENT