Registration is closed
as the field of 1000
has been filled.
Hope to see you next year!!
Location
Leroy Oaks Forest Preserve
37W370 Dean Street
Saint Charles, IL
GWHM MAP LINK
This is an interactive satellite map of the GW half marathon course. Grab the map interior and move in any direction to see the entire course.
About This Event
This is the 13th annual Great Western and the sixth year at a Half Marathon distance. The race previously was a 30K, but was changed in 2005 to its current distance. The race is hosted by the Fox River Trail Runners, and a portion of the proceeds benefit the Special Olympics, Illinois and FRTR's Youth Scholarship Fund.
Field
The race is limited to 1000 entries to insure a safe and enjoyable race experience. Registration will be close when this limit is reached. The race filled in 6 weeks in 2009, and we anticipate an earlier close in 2010. There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
Half Marathon Course
The Half Marathon is a USATF Certified course IL-051108-JW. The race is run on the scenic Great Western Trail, which is mostly flat, 37% asphalt and 63% crushed limestone screenings. Mile splits will be given at the 2, 4, 6, 9 and 11 mile markers. Water and Gatorade will be available at six water stations along the course. The course will remain open until 11:00 a.m. allowing for a pace of 13 min 44 seconds to finish. No Strollers, dogs, walkers, roller-skaters or bikes are allowed in the race.
Directions
The race starts in the Leroy Oakes Forest Preserve in St. Charles, IL which is accessible from I-88 or I-90. From I-88, exit Orchard road north. At the Randall Road intersection, take Randall Road north to Dean Street in St Charles. Go west (left) on Dean Street ¼ mile to the park entrance. From I-90, take Randall Road south to Dean Street. Go west (right) on Dean Street ¼ mile to the park entrance.
Packet Pickup
Early packet pickup will be available at Dick Pond Athletics, 303 N. 2nd street (Rte 31), St Charles, IL 60174 on Friday, April 30 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 1st from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dick Pond Athletics is located west of the Fox River just North of North Avenue (Rte 64) Race day packet pickup will be available from 6:30 a.m. until 7:45 a.m. at the start area.
Performance Race Shirt
All registered runners will receive a technical material commemorative race shirt.
Race Services
There will be Emergency Medical Technicians and ambulance available. Refreshments will be available after the race near the finish line. Gear check will also be available.
Refreshments
There will be plenty of water, Gatorade, fruit, bagels and other refreshments for participants
Awards
Awards for both races will be presented to the 1st place overall Male and Female winners. Overall winners do not receive age group awards. Age group awards will be presented to the top three Male and Female finishers in age groups 14 & under,15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over. Awards will be presented 4 deep in age groups 30-34, 45-49, 50-54, and 5 deep in age groups 35-39 and 40-44.
Race Results
The race will be chip timed. Results will also be posted on this page on race day sometime in the afternoon.
Volunteers
Volunteers are always needed, appreciated and rewarded. Please send an e-mail to Race Director Tom Spadafora at great_western@foxrivertrailrunners.org.
Charitable Contributions
A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the Special Olympics, Illinois and support Fox River Trail Runners Youth Scholarship program.
Race Photographs
Brightroom Inc. will have photographers at the event. For details click HERE
Course Records
| Overall |
Name |
City |
Time |
Year |
| Male |
Chris Wehrman |
Chicago |
1:10:42 |
2005 |
| Female |
Dorothy Gach |
Morton Grove |
1:23:23 |
2005 |
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| Age |
Name |
City |
Time |
Year |
| M00-14 |
Stephan Jurgens |
Batavia |
1:30:04 |
2005 |
| M15-19 |
Curt Mademan |
Wheaton |
1:22:21 |
2005 |
| M20-24 |
Jeremy Ruston |
St Charles |
1:14:47 |
2006 |
| M25-29 |
Chris Wehrman |
Chicago |
1:10:42 |
2005 |
| M30-34 |
Joe Badran |
Gilberts |
1:17:41 |
2005 |
| M35-39 |
Doug Pearson |
Elmhurst |
1:16:02 |
2006 |
| M40-44 |
Mark Konicek |
W Dundee |
1:15:35 |
2006 |
| M45-49 |
Ray Ross |
Naperville |
1:19:56 |
2005 |
| M50-54 |
Sam Cortes |
Orland Park |
1:19:51 |
2005 |
| M55-59 |
Sam Cortes |
Orland Park |
1:19:23 |
2006 |
| M60-64 |
Bob Walsh |
Crystal Lake |
1:29:14 |
2006 |
| M65-69 |
Rick Brodine |
Yorkville |
1:39:39 |
2006 |
| M70-74 |
Bob Pates |
Chicago |
1:46:42 |
2005 |
| M75-79 |
Dick Lamermayer |
Aurora |
2:14:51 |
2006 |
| M80-84 |
Bob McKeague |
Villa Park |
1:52:56 |
2006 |
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| Age |
Name |
City |
Time |
Year |
| F15-19 |
Abigail Vitkus |
Aurora |
1:42:58 |
2005 |
| F20-24 |
Stephanie Maisel |
Chicago |
1:30:52 |
2006 |
| F25-29 |
Rachel Hegele |
St Charles |
1:32:42 |
2006 |
| F30-34 |
Dorothy Gach |
Morton Grove |
1:23:23 |
2005 |
| F35-39 |
Michele Idstein |
Crystal Lake |
1:31:32 |
2006 |
| F40-44 |
Kristy Howland |
Elmhurst |
1:31:42 |
2006 |
| F45-49 |
Elena Shemyakin |
Geneva |
1:30:47 |
2007 |
| F50-54 |
Melissa Savage |
Evanston |
1:33:14 |
2005 |
| F55-59 |
Susan Croll |
Marengo |
1:36:20 |
2005 |
| F60-64 |
Isola Metz
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Wheaton
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1:51:43 |
2009 |
| F65-69 |
Doris Schertz |
Lombard |
1:57:32 |
2006 |
| F70-74 |
Barbara Kummerer |
River Forest |
2:43:03 |
2006 |
| F80-84 |
SR Kathlene McDonough |
Evanston |
2:58:40 |
2005 |
Results 2009
Results 2008
Results 2007
Sponsors 2010
Brightroom Photos
