The Universal Sole December Trail Challenge 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Entry fee
- From $45 · goes up to $50 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a hat
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Universal Sole December Trail Challenge - 4.5 Miles | Other | Dec 12, 202610:00 AM | $45$50 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Other fee goes up to $50 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $45 until Oct 1, then $50 until Nov 1, then $55 until Dec 1, then $60 until Dec 12.
Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:09 AM, and the The Universal Sole December Trail Challenge - 4.5 Miles starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 640 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
8400 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60634
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 12 the day usually runs from 26°F at dawn to 39°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 11°F and hot years reach 51°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 8400 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60634Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 640 feet
- Included with entry
- Custom Running Trucker Hat
- Distances
- Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 12, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is The Universal Sole December Trail Challenge?
- Saturday, December 12, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $45 before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a hat, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- Other.
- Where does it start?
- 8400 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60634.
From the organizers
The USOLE December Trail Challenge - 4.5 Miles
December 12, 2026 @ 10AM