# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Great Western Half Marathon & 10K
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 07:15 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: CLICK "Tickets" LINK TO REGISTER (or use: https://thedriven.net/frtr2026greatwesternhalf)

Join us May 3, 2026 for the 29th Annual Great Western Half Marathon & 10K with the Fox River Trail Runners.

🎉 Celebrate 140+ Years of the Great Western Trail!
From railroad tracks to limestone paths, the Great Western Trail has evolved, but its spirit of movement remains the same.

Let your feet hit the path and be part of a long-running tradition on the beautiful western stretch of the Great Western Trail.

💙 Miles That Matter - $5 from every registration supports three local mental health charities. Additional donations welcome.

🏃‍♀️ Training Plans Available

We’ll help you get race-ready!

From Rails to Trails – Great Western Trail Facts:

* The Chicago Great Western Railway 1885 to 1968
* Public use path 1978 to current!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/saint-charles/2026-great-western-half-marathon-and-10k/200029351412743
- **Event Categories**: marathons, sports, trips-adventures, nonprofit, charities, workshops, health-wellness, mental-health
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Saint Charles
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve 37W700 Dean Street, St. Charles, IL 60175
- **lat**: 41.92919
- **long**: -88.35209
- **full address**: LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve 37W700 Dean Street, St. Charles, IL 60175, 37W584 Dean St, St Charles, IL 60175-4834, United States, Saint Charles

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Great Western Half Marathon & 10K being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Great Western Half Marathon & 10K takes place on Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 07:15 am to Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 07:15 am at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve 37W700 Dean Street, St. Charles, IL 60175, 37W584 Dean St, St Charles, IL 60175-4834, United States, Saint Charles.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Great Western Half Marathon & 10K?
  - **A:** 2026 Great Western Half Marathon & 10K is organized by Fox River Trail Runners.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Great Western Half Marathon & 10K is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Saint Charles, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 2026 Great Western Half Marathon & 10K sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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