The Universal Sole November Trail Challenge

United States flag Willow Springs, Illinois, United States

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Date 21 Nov, 2026
Races 2 distances
Entry fee $40.00
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The Universal Sole November Trail Challenge

About the event

The USOLE November Trail Challenge
*The Ryan & Katie Flynn 8 Mile (2 loop Course)*
We will offer an option to race one loop with a 4 mile distance (1-loop)

November 21, 2026 @ 10AM
Trail running has always been in our USOLE DNA! We were the first running store in Chicago to bring trail racing to the Chicago running community. These trail races are great courses for folks wanting to get off the roads and enjoy some of our beautiful trails, but not have to be an expert trail runner to get to the finish. Our trail races are very laid back and great fun for the entire family, making it fun & easy for all! The USOLE Trail Challenge is great for people of all ages and all abilities looking to change up the running routine and get “off” the roads! 

Trail Race Location:
We will be headed back to Wolf Road Woods, part of the Palos Trail System to tackle our legendary USOLE 4 mile course (will do this loop twice for the 8 mile race). We will offer runners who don't want to go 8 miles a chance to compete in the ONE loop, 4 mile trail race if they choose. This course will have a great mix of double & single track along with undulating terrain in the beautiful Wolf Road Woods! It may have a small hill or two to climb as well, but fun will always be had! USOLE Trail Challenge races are a great way to see the trails, get your long run and enjoy camaraderie with your trail running friends!

Races offered

21Nov

Universal Sole November Trail Challenge - 4 Mile Loop

Running

Distance
6.4K
Start time
10:00
Entry fee
$40.00
21Nov

Universal Sole November Trail Challenge - 8 Mile Loop

Running

Distance
12.9K
Start time
10:00
Entry fee
$40.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for November in Willow Springs.

Temperature2.3° / 9.8°
Feels like-2.2° / 5.7°
Sunshine hours5h 58m
Rainfall2.1 mm
Snowfall0.3 cm
Wind13.5 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity72.2%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:41
Sunset17:31

About Willow Springs

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Willow Springs is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States, with a small portion extending into DuPage County. The village was founded in 1892 and was named for the springs along the Des Plaines River. In 2020, the population was 5,857.

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