Palatine, IL, United States · Saturday, April 24, 2027
Childish Nonsense 50 km Race
Calculated from 50 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.5 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, April
Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 231 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 23 | Lynn Fitch · 04:03:50 | Sophie Rexrode · 05:32:00 |
| 2025 | 50km | 17 | Aditya Chhikara · 04:45:49 | Denisse Ocasio · 06:49:26 |
| 2024 | 50km | 6 | Matt Matkovich · 05:08:44 | Suzie Brashler · 05:38:04 |
| 2023 | 50km | 26 | Alexander Schrock · 04:20:17 | Paula O'Connor · 05:02:54 |
| 2022 | 50km | 22 | Zach McCluskey · 04:32:42 | Jannette Rho · 04:36:23 |
| 2021 | 50km | 22 | Ryan Richert · 04:33:00 | Kaitlyn Sevarino · 06:04:00 |
The field grew 35% between 2025 (17) and 2026 (23). 35% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 50 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 50 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.