Indian Hills Farm
The Merrell Down & Dirty National Mud and Obstacle Series presented by Subaru will make a second visit to the Windy City on May 20th, 2012! Register today so you don’t miss out on the mud run fun!!
Registration Information
ATHLETE CONFIRMATION ADVENTURE KIDS CONFIRMATION : : : CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW : : :Course Information
5K Course Description
Mile 1
The first mile of the race is flat and fast. Runners will race through a large field and across a bridge over the 91 Highway before turning down a dirt trail and heading deep into the farm.
Mile 2
The course explores all that the farm has to offer taking runners up and down rolling hills, around ponds and through horse pastures.
Mile 3
Runners head back down the flat dirt path, over the bridge, down Powers road and into the main event field where it is time to get MUDDY!
10K Course Description
Mile 1
The first mile of the race is flat and fast. Runners will race up the ramp of the large barn and out the back side and then carry on through a large field and across a bridge over the 91 Highway before turning down a dirt trail and heading deep into the farm.
Mile 2
10Ker’s will continue on with rolling hills before they split from the 5K course just past the first farm house.
Mile 3
The course follows the perimeter of the Hay fields. This is a good time to kick in the after burners and make up some distance.
Mile 4
After running through a small stream racers will continue through the Hay fields before coming upon a second farm house and pond.
Mile 5
The 10K course meets up with the 5K course just in time to explore all that the farm has to offer, looping around ponds, past barns and farm houses and through a hose pasture.
Mile 6
Runners head back down the flat dirt path, over the bridge, down Powers Road and into the main event field where it is time to get MUDDY!
Please note, due to road construction, Big Timber from Damish to McCornic is closed.
Day of Race Details
Saturday, May 19, 2012
12:30 PM Registration and Packet Pickup Opens
4:30 PM Registration and Packet Pickup Ends
Sunday, May 20, 2012
6:00 AM Registration and Packet Pickup Opens
7:45 AM Pre-Race Meeting at Main Stage
8:00 AM 10K Race Start!
8:00 AM Expo Opens
8:45 AM Burger Bash Opens
8:45 AM 5K Race Start!
9:30 AM 5K Race Start!
10:15 AM 10K Awards Ceremony
10:45 AM Adventure Kids Race Start!
11:15 AM 5K and Adventure Kids Awards Ceremony
1:00 PM Expo and Burger Bash Ends
Packet Pick-up
Packet Pick up will be held on Saturday, May 19th at Erehwon Outdoors. Packet pick up will start at 12:30 PM and end at 4:30 PM. It is highly recommended that you pick up your packet on Saturday to avoid rushing on race morning.
Erehwon Outdoors
20505 North Rand Road
Kildeer, IL 60047
Athlete registration and packet pick up will also be available on Sunday morning at the race beginning at 6:00 AM.
Parking Info
Please follow the directions to the venue, then follow signs and volunteers directing you to your parking spot.
Please note, due to road construction, Big Timber from Damish to McCornic is closed.
Indian Hills Farm: 16n503 Powers Rd, Gilberts IL, 60136
Lodging Information
Courtyard by Marriott
2175 Marriott Drive
West Dundee, IL 60118
Call (847) 429-0300 and say you’re with the “Merrell Down & Dirty Obstacle Series” for special discounts! You must book by 04/27/2012 to receive these rates.
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
2185 Marriott Drive
West Dundee, IL 60118
Call (847) 608-6320 and mention the “Merrell Down & Dirty Obstacle Series” for specially discounted rates!You must book by 04/27/2012 to receive these rates.
Hampton Inn Elgin
405 Airport Road
Elgin, IL 60123
Call (847) 931-1940 and refer to the “Down & Dirty Mud Run” for special event rates! You must book by 04/20/2012 for these rates.
Country Inn & Suites
2270 Point Blvd
Elgin, IL 60123
Call (847) 426-6400 and mention the “Merrell Down & Dirty Mud Run” for special race weekend rates! You must book by 05/20/2012 to receive these rates.