hustle in the hills: 2024

Whether you’re an avid runner or someone who hustles for the post-race snacks, Downtown Lemont has a race for you! Our hills and over 60 miles of trails provide the perfect backdrop for training and racing. Our world-class restaurants and waterside brewery are waiting for you when you cross that finish line.

WATERWAYS OF LEMONT RUNNING TOUR

  • Self-guided, on-demand tour

  • Budnick Plaza
    320 Canal Street
    Lemont, IL 60439

Take a journey to the past and present of Lemont’s vital waterways at your own pace. Learn more about their significance to the village during this running tour. There are six stops along the 4.2-mile route where you can discover notable landmarks or points of interest. Visit our blog post at the link below for maps and historical information about each stop’s discussion points.

 Fat Tire Race & F3 10K at The Forge: Lemont Quarries

Join our friends from F3 for another winter race at The Forge: Lemont Quarries. Ride on a long or short course option for the Fat Tire Race. Or challenge yourself with a crushed gravel 10k run through the historical trails along the I&M Canal.

Lemont Park District CORE Indoor Triathlon

Seeking to add something new to your workout? Why not register for the CORE Indoor Triathlon! Event consists of 10-minute swim, 15-minute spin bike ride, and a 15-minute treadmill run. Total distance will be measured for each athlete and prizes will be given. Register on Active.com today for $45.

Trail Half Marathon & Quarter Marathon Race at The Forge: Lemont Quarries

The Forge Trail Half Marathon & Quarter Marathon is one of the few long-distance trail races in the Chicago area. The race will take place on the gravel/crushed limestone and single-track mountain bike trails throughout The Forge: Lemont Quarries Adventure Park and adjoining Heritage Quarries Recreation Area and I&M Canal trails.  

As an early-season event held in March, we anticipate variable weather, creating more adventure to the race. The event will proceed in all weather conditions, other than unsafe situations, such as lightning.

Both races will traverse the various gravel/crushed limestone trails and mountain bike single track. Athletes will experience a unique long-distance trail race with a cool course, awesome scenery, and a great venue based at The Mount, the stage and entertainment center of The Forge: Lemont Quarries.

BOOK CLUB RUN by read & run chicago

  • March 23, May 4, and June 15 | 9:00 AM

  • Various parts of Lemont

Join Read & Run Chicago as they bring three of the books in local author Pat Camalliere's Cora Tozzi Historical Mystery Series to life this spring. Explore Lemont through movement and stories in this three-part series. Each event features a running route corresponding to real-life locations featured in one of Pat's novels. Readers and runners will gain historical context to the stories, learn fun facts, and end with food and drink, and even meet-and-greets with the author. 

Stay tuned for details on length and movement options. Check out our blog post for details and registration.

Lemont Quarryman Challenge

  • Saturday, May 11 | 7:30 AM

  • Village Hall Parking Lot – Large Event Tent

    418 Main Street
    Lemont, IL 60439

The Lemont Quarryman Challenge 5K and 10-mile race offers runners a challenging course in Lemont’s unique, scenic and small town setting. The 5K and 10-mile race starts and finishes in historic downtown Lemont and winds through the hilly neighborhoods of Lemont.

Early Bird Registration is OPEN until March 23 for this unique race through the streets of Lemont with the best hills in the Chicagoland area!

CARA Spring Trail Chase 10K at The Forge: Lemont Quarries

In partnership with the Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA), The Forge: Lemont Quarries welcomes you to experience the trails of the Heritage Quarries Recreation Area with a beautiful 10K course. 

GRAVEL Triathlon at The Forge: Lemont Quarries

As a USA Triathlon sanctioned event, the Forge Gravel Triathlon is a unique short course multi-sport event that offers an adventurous experience for triathletes of all abilities, including beginners to professionals. The short course distance race will be an ~540-yard swim, 10.7 Mile gravel bike, and a 3 Mile trail run.

RUN WITH THE NUNS 5K at mount assisi

Get ready for a 5K run through the natural hills and picturesque scenery of Mount Assisi and the Mount Assisi Convent! This all-terrain course includes a mix of surfaces from asphalt to grass. Proceeds will benefit the School Sisters of St. Francis of Christ the King and the Mount Assisi Ministry. For more information as it’s posted, visit https://www.runwiththenuns.org/.

Trail Run Festival & Backyard Ultra at The Forge: Lemont Quarries

Look no further than the Backyard Ultra Distance on November 2nd for the ultimate challenge. Run 4 miles in one hour and repeat as many times as as you can. Or be a part of the Trail Run Festival on November 3rd for the 4 Mile, 10K, 20K (Half Marathon), or 30K events. Save the date and watch for more information to be posted HERE.

Lemont Park District Frigid 5K

  • Sunday, December 8

Save the date and learn more at www.lemontparkdistrict.org.

The only thing better than the race
is the post race meal.