It's back for 2024!
Join us as we Race the Night at Illiniwek Forest Preserve.
Beginning at Dusk and ending in the dark, this race is sure to create lasting memories as you challenge yourself to Race the Night then enjoy some well deserved fall favorite foods by the fire with live music provided by Jen Craft.

Choose between 7k and 14k courses to test your trail running mettle.

This is, for the most part, a nighttime trail race. Darkness, dirt, rocks, and roots will abound. Have fun, but be careful out there!
**Headlamps are required for this race. Available in-store at Fleet Feet and the Night of the Event at Packet Pick-Up**

Start Time: 7k (6pm) 14k (5:30pm)
Aid Stations: 7k - One aid station around appx. 2.5 miles.
14k - Three aid opportunities around appx. 2.5, 4.25 and 6.75 miles.

Friday, November 1, 2024
Fleet Feet
4257 Elmore Ave.,
Davenport, IA

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday, November 2, 2024
Illiniwek (Race Site)

Starting at 3:00 PM

Top Male and Female Finishers for each distance, open and masters receive a limited edition Illiniwek Hat and RTN Camp Mug
Top 10 Male and Female Finishers for each distance for both open and masters (age 40+) categories are awarded a custom Illiniwek RTN Camp Mug

Register by 10/20 to receive a limited edition Illiniwek Race The Night Shirt

Illiniwek trail system is made up of mostly single track mountain bike trails. There are 2 notable climbs of about 100' per loop; the rest of the trails are rolling hills that weave through the beautiful forest. Though there are rocks and roots, this trail would be considered pretty friendly in the trip hazard category, which makes it perfect for a nighttime race. You won't be lonely even if you are racing solo. There will be manned water/aid stations with music and plenty of energy on the loop!!

For event-related questions, please click on the Contact the Organizers button on the left-hand side of this page.