Childish Nonsense

Race Overview

The Childish Nonsense event takes place at Deer Grove Forest Preserve. Most of the trail is a wide path, with nothing too technical to worry about.

Start Times:

• 50 Mile: 7:00 AM
• 25K/50K: 7:00 AM
• 10K: 8:00 AM

Lap Information:

• 10K Runners will do one lap plus some extra.
• 25k Runners will do 3 laps.
• 50k Runners will do 6 laps.
• 50 milers will do 9 laps.

There will be one aid station at the Start/Finish, which you'll see every 5.5 miles. Crew can set up at the start/finish. 50 milers can have a pacer after 4 loops. Cutoff time for all distances is 8pm.

There will be shenanigans occurring throughout the day to help us all awaken our inner child.

About CUSS Running

Curious Ultrarunner's Secret Society (CUSS Running) was established to inject a sense of whimsy into training calendars, split times, and fartleks. Our goal is to build a community that creates a space for the individual to fall in love with the magic of running.

Mission: To help others fall in love with ultrarunning.

Vision: To make you & the world slightly better through laughter & pain.

Inclusion Programs

CUSS Running strives for inclusion and equality. They offer free entries for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ athletes as an affirmation of belonging. To receive a code, email [email protected].

Transgender Athletes: Entrance is accepted based on declared gender, with no additional evidence required.

Non-Binary Athletes: For those whose gender is not male or female, please email [email protected] after registration to amend records, as Ultrasignup does not currently support this option.