At a glance
- Last held
- Oct 17, 2026
- Next edition
- 2027 date not announced. Usually held in October.
- Location
- Crystal Lake, Illinois
- Distances
- 10 mi, 5 mi
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The Soul Crusher 5 & 10 Miler is a challenging trail race on single-track trails through the forest of Veteran Acres & Sternes Woods in Crystal Lake, IL. Runners can complete one or two loops of the "5ish" mile course, with a 3 hour and 30 minute time cutoff.
Key dates
Early Bird 10 Miler ends
Jul 30, 2025
Registration closes
Oct 14, 2026
Race day
Oct 17, 2026
Pricing
Current price
$68
Standard 5 Miler
Price progression
Standard 5 Miler
$68Jul 31, 2025
Standard 10 Miler
$85Jul 31, 2025
Early Bird 5 Miler
$49
Early Bird 10 Miler
$75
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