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F^3 Cap Sauers Trail Marathon

F^3 Cap Sauers Trail Marathon gives Chicago-area runners a full 26.2 on wide forest-preserve horse trails with heavy hill repeats near Palos Hills.

Next raceSaturday, May 8, 2027
Distance categoryMarathon
LocationPalos Hills, Illinois
Boston qualifierNo

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F^3 Cap Sauers Trail Marathon quick facts

  • Trail marathon starts at 7:30 a.m. with a separate 10-mile race thirty minutes later.
  • Course uses wide Sag Valley horse trails rather than technical singletrack.
  • Aid opportunities are planned around miles 3, 5, 8, 10, 13, 15, 18, 20, and 23.

About the F^3 Cap Sauers Trail Marathon

F^3 Cap Sauers is a Chicago-area trail race in the Cap Sauers Holding Nature Preserve, pairing a full marathon with a 10-mile option.

F^3 Cap Sauers Trail Marathon course description

The marathon uses the Sag Valley Trail system, starting with two circuits of the 10-mile loop and ending with a final out-and-back segment.

Weather for the F^3 Cap Sauers Trail Marathon

Early May in the Cook County forest preserves can be cool, muddy, or breezy. Wide horse trails help passing, but rain can change footing.

Past F^3 Cap Sauers Trail Marathon dates and results

YearDateStatusResults
2027Saturday, May 8, 2027
2026Saturday, May 9, 2026CompletedOpen results
2025Saturday, May 10, 2025CompletedOpen results
2024Saturday, May 11, 2024CompletedOpen results

F^3 Cap Sauers Trail Marathon FAQ

When is the F^3 Cap Sauers Trail Marathon?

The 2027 F^3 Cap Sauers Trail Marathon is on Saturday, May 8, 2027.

How do I register for the F^3 Cap Sauers Trail Marathon?

You can register for the F^3 Cap Sauers Trail Marathon at runsignup.com.

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