**THE 2021 USOLE NO FRILLS TRAIL CHALLENGE**
The Universal Sole No Frills Trail Challenge is back for 2021! Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 18th, 2021. We first did this race back in 2017 and we have had many people asking when this race will make a comeback! Well, here it is as we will be bringing the race from the fantastic Harm Woods where we hosted our Four Mile Classic earlier this year! We have found some cool trail in a location we have never run in and plan to bring it all to you! Don't worry, our No Frills Trail Challenge will have the same awesome USOLE vibe we always have and all the fun pre, during and post race as we always do. We are just gonna not stress so much over this race and keep the fun going!

Race Details:
  • We have a ton of extra items from our previous trail races this past year that you get to choose which item you would like to receive (while supplies last)! If you want to see some of the cool USOLE Trail Challenge Race items from races previously run, click HERE!
  • USOLE No Frills Trail Challenge Pricing:
    • THROUGH SEPTEMBER 17TH - JUST $25.00
    • RACE DAY (SEPTEMBER 18TH) - $30.00
    • We will have race morning registration for all.
    • No exchanges or refunds
  • Race course will be an out and back, 4 miles in distance with a new trail section added in! Course map is coming soon! **NEW COURSE ALERT!**
  • Race will begin @ 9am! On-site check-in/registration will begin @ 7:45am and close @ 8:45am.
  • Weather Issues: In the case of inclement weather, the only time we will delay a race or consider any action is in the presence of lightning. All other weather (rain, snow, tons of snow, tons of rain, etc) we will run the race.
  • Magnesia Spring Water at the Start/finish area! Be sure to bring your water bottle to run with you on course. No on-course aid station for this event due to FPDCC regulations.
  • Refreshing Solemn Oath Brewing & Athletic Brewing craft brews will be given to all runners after the race in a socially distant manner. City Water hard Seltzer will also be out with a great new product!
  • Granola Bars & Bananas will be provided along with other goodies from our sponsors (in vendor area).
  • Race day gear check will be at the Universal Sole Tents
  • Parking Info: Plenty of Parking in Harms Woods Forest Preserve.
Awards:
  • Overall for Male & Female will receive awards.
  • Age Group Awards, Top three in each age group: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
  • Post race raffle with great prizes from Universal Sole & all of our sponsors to be held at our post race party on-site!

Packet Pick-up & Race Day Registration:
*We will be having a packet pickup with our retail partners:
September 16th- Bitter Pops Bottle Shop - 3pm - 9pm
September 17th - Heart Break Hill Running Company - 1pm - 7pm
*Packet pick-up & race morning registration will also be available on race morning starting @ 7:45am from the USOLE Tents.

Post Race - Brews & Fun!
Once the races are over, we will have Solemn Oath craft brews along with Athletic Brewing non-alcoholic brews for everyone! City Water Hard Seltzer will also be on hand to help hydrate folks after the run. We will have some other goodies for folks as well to enjoy, but let's run, have some fun and enjoy some fine craft brew styles from our 2021 USOLE Race Series Sponsors!  We will also have a killer raffle for all runners with some really cool prizes from all of our sponsors. Come for the run, stay for the fun!

Volunteer Information: Please email Universal Sole (info@universalsole.com) and let us know if you would like to take part by volunteering.

Strollers & Dogs: Strollers and leashed dogs are happily allowed, we ask that you start in the back of the start line corral.

*Please note: There are no refunds or exchanges for this event. Discount codes can't be used on race day registration (best to sign up pre-event on-line here)!
COVID-19 Updated Rules & Regulations:
  • If you are fully vaccinated, we will have no mask requirement in place for our races. If you are not vaccinated, we urge you to wear a mask and social distance as necessary. We will operate on the honor system and will not be asking for any proof of vaccination.
  • This will be a mass start race and everyone will start together in the start/finish corral. We will have chip timing, so anyone that wants to start after the mass start can feel free to do so as your time will start once you cross the start line.
  • Please be responsible for any activities pre and post race (selfies, group selfies, etc).
  • Persons from high-risk groups for COVID-19 (that are not vaccinated) complications should consult their physician before participating.
  • Do not participate if you are feeling sick or ill, and or have a fever, or if you have been in contact with someone unrecovered from COVID-19. 

Location

**Harms Woods Forest Preserve**
Harms Rd & Old Orchard Rd
Cook County, IL 60077
(near Skokie)

**Parking will be available in the Forest Preserve Parking Lot**

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