Earth Day 50K

Celebrate Earth Day by running through the woods, enjoying nature, and making new friends! Join Ornery Mule Racing for our 6th annual race at the hidden gems of Veteran Acres and Sternes Woods in Crystal Lake, IL. The beautiful course features winding single track, rolling hills, blossoming spring flowers, open prairie, and pine forest

Upcoming Races

Apr 18 2026
50 KM
Multiple Loop
2 Elevation Rating
Rolling, ~2500 feet in 50 miles
3 Surface Rating
Some rocks, root, and/or ruts

Results

Date Finishers Top Result (M) Top Result (F)
04/26/25 68 4:07:55 4:52:10
04/20/24 93 4:13:58 4:52:39
04/22/23 80 3:43:38 5:39:18
04/16/22 88 4:10:08 5:02:06
04/17/21 101 4:24:23 5:40:30
10/17/20 Race Cancelled
04/20/19 150 4:20:36 4:47:43
04/21/18 124 4:25:05 4:41:57
04/22/17 83 4:03:58 4:46:32
04/22/16 101 4:01:55 4:20:30
04/18/15 79 4:27:33 5:23:35
04/26/14 62 4:07:29 5:01:37
04/21/13 75 3:50:48 5:04:37
04/22/12 58 3:43:46 4:48:48

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