The Universal Sole November Trail Challenge 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Willow Springs, Illinois
- Entry fee
- From $45 · goes up to $50 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Sole November Trail Challenge - 4 Mile Loop | Other | Nov 21, 202610:00 AM | $45$50 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Universal Sole November Trail Challenge - 8 Mile Loop | Other | Nov 21, 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 $60 until Nov 21.
Online registration closes Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:47 AM, and the Universal Sole November Trail Challenge - 4 Mile Loop starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 710 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
9600 Wolf Road, Willow Springs, IL 60480
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 November 21 the day usually runs from 31°F at dawn to 46°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 19°F and hot years reach 58°F.
Based on 85 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
- 9600 Wolf Road, Willow Springs, IL 60480Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 710 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 21, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is The Universal Sole November Trail Challenge?
- Saturday, November 21, 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 Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, 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?
- 9600 Wolf Road, Willow Springs, IL 60480.
From the organizers
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