Saturday July 12, 2025
Red Hawk Park - Carol Stream, IL
Race Details
The race can be run as an individual or as a relay team of varying sizes. You can have multiple runners going at the same time or even a runner along side someone on a bike. The only requirements for completion of this race is that at least one runner runs the entirety of a leg and all legs are completed by the team.
The start time of the race will vary based on anticipated completion time with the goal of having the majority of teams/individuals finish by noon at which point they can walk across the street to the Dick Pond Athletics location in Carol Stream for the after party with free food and drinks!
The Road Warrior Race is a 33.5 mile loop run mostly on trails as well as a few streets through West Chicago, Geneva, Batavia, North Aurora, Warrenville, Wheaton and returning to Red Hawk Park in Carol Stream. This race is FREE to all members of the Dick Pond Racing team for 2025, and in partnership with Running Is Fun Sometimes, is open to the general public for a small fee.
651 St Charles Rd
Red Hawk Park
Carol Stream, IL 60188
Start Time
Anytime After 5:30 AM
Noon for the Post Race Picnic!
Finish Time
We want to make this race as accessible as possible so if you have the need for any special accommodations, please contact us and we will do our best to assist! If you plan on running with a stroller or wheelchair, we ask that you please inform us so we can plan accordingly.
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
FREE for all Dick Pond Racing Team Members
(Email will be sent with registration link/code)
General Public (Before 5/15)
Relay - $15 per person
Individual - $30 per person
General Public (On or After 5/15)
Relay - $20 per person
Individual - $40 per person
Registration closed on Friday, July 4th, at midnight. Please keep an eye on the website and read emails as some details may change based on number of registrants. This event is directed by an RRCA Certified Race Director.
Packet/bib Pickup
Race Day 7/12 anytime after 5:30 AM Red Hawk Park
The Course
The course is a 33.5 mile loop that is split up into 6 sections around 5.5 miles each. Each transfer point for the different legs will have an aid station with snacks and water at a minimum. There are various bathrooms and public water fountains along the course as well, many of which are identified on the map and course details packet you can view and print here for runners and relay drivers. The course will be marked with some signs and sidewalk chalk through neighborhood streets. However, we strongly suggest that you to also download an online version of the map included on our website that you can reference during the race should you find yourself off of the assigned route.
Aid Stations
The route will include 5 aid stations, one at each of transfer points indicated on the route map. All aid stations will have pretzles, granola bars, and water at a minnimum. A few aid stations will also include variety of snacks and Gatorade beverages.
Parking
There is parking at the race location parking lot in Red Hawk Park. The actual race will start/end across the street at the Dick Pond Athletic store parking lot. We encourage all runners, especially relay teams, to carpool as much as possible to ensure there is enough parking for everyone at the end of the race. If you have any questions or concerns regarding parking, please email runningisfunsometimes@gmail.com.