Road Warrior 50k

Fri, Jul 18, 2025
United States
Chicago
100% asphalt
50,000
runningisfunsometimes.com

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Road runs in United States, Chicago

Distances

Running
50k
53.8 km
Start: Jul 19, 04:00 AM
30.00 EUR

About

A 33.5-mile loop run through West Chicago, Geneva, Batavia, North Aurora, Warrenville and Wheaton, returning to Dick Pond Athletics in Carol Stream. Organized in partnership with Running Is Fun Sometimes, it features multiple legs with aid stations, and is open to individuals and relay teams.

Catering & aid stations

Aid stations provide pretzels, granola bars, water, and Gatorade. Runners are encouraged to bring reusable bottles; disposable cups are available at aid stations.

Pacers

The Road Warrior is a multi-leg relay with staggered start times designed to have the majority of teams finish by noon. Each leg transition includes an aid station with snacks, water, and Gatorade where available.

Surface mix

100% asphalt

Typical weather in Chicago

Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).

Jan31°20°

↑ 07:17

↓ 16:44

Feb33°21°

↑ 06:48

↓ 17:23

Mar42°30°

↑ 07:03

↓ 18:58

Apr52°40°

↑ 06:10

↓ 19:32

May64°51°

↑ 05:31

↓ 20:05

Jun75°63°

↑ 05:15

↓ 20:29

Jul80°69°

↑ 05:29

↓ 20:25

Aug79°68°

↑ 06:00

↓ 19:52

Sep73°62°

↑ 06:32

↓ 19:01

Oct60°50°

↑ 07:04

↓ 18:10

Nov47°38°

↑ 06:42

↓ 16:30

Dec36°26°

↑ 07:13

↓ 16:21

Weather data by Open-Meteo

Route maps

What's included in entry

Race registration
Aid stations (snacks, water, Gatorade)

Finisher award

Prices & signup

50k30.00 EUR

FAQ

Is this a relay or individual race?

Both — you can run as an individual or form a relay team (2 or more runners). Multiple runners can share legs; one runner need not run the entire 50k.

What are the registration fees?

Dick Pond Racing team members: FREE. General public: $40 per person (or $30 before 5/15/2025 early bird).

What are the aid stations provided?

Each transition/aid station offers pretzels, granola bars, water, and some stations also provide Gatorade. Reusable bottles are encouraged; disposable cups are available.