Outlast Chicago
Oct 24Palatine, IL18 mi
20 mi from Timely Nonsense, similar trail technicality to Timely Nonsense, registration open
12 hr6 hr3 hrCompleted
Timely Nonsense
Chicago, IllinoisAlly Gregory / C.U.S.S. Running
- 6 hr entry
- $75
- Aid stations
- 1
At a glance
- Last held
- Sep 12, 2026
- Next edition
- 2027 date not announced. Usually held in September.
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Distances
- 12 hr, 6 hr, 3 hr
- Aid stations
- 1
Listed from UltraSignup. Checked Sep 11, 2026.
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Build my planAbout this race
Timely Nonsense brings traditional 6/12 hour timed ultra events into the city of Chicago, with runners completing a ~0.97 mile paved loop around Horner Park. At the top of every hour, a new fun challenge is issued for runners to complete during that hour.
Key dates
Registration closes
Sep 1, 2026
Race day
Sep 12, 2026
Pricing
12HR
4 Person Relay
$150
6HR
Individual
$75
All distances
3 Hour
$45
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Aid stations
1| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Start/Finish Aid Station One aid station at the Start/Finish stocked with typical ultra fare. A vendor at the park also sells hot dogs, popsicles, sodas, and ultra treats. | -- | -- | waterhot dogspopsiclessodas+1 |
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