Quarryman Challenge 10 Mile Race Mile by Mile Course Description
Start to Mile 1: The 10 mile race starts at approximately Main Street and Julia on the east end of downtown Lemont. The course heads west on Main for about five blocks then turns south on Lockport Street and begins a steep ascent up the bluff. The course makes a right onto Cass and a quick left onto Warner where racers continue climbing to the top of the hill. At approximately the .75 mile mark, on Warner & Custer, is the first King of the Hill checkpoint. Runners will take a right on Logan heading into flat and rolling terrain. Runners will hit mile 1 on Logan
Mile 1 – Mile 2: After Mile 1, runners continue on Logan and down and up a short, low grade hill out of the ravine. The course takes a right onto Evergreen, then a quick right heading north onto Timberline where the runners begin a quarter mile descent. At the bottom of the hill on Timberline and New Avenue, runners make a U-turn and head back up the hill. Near the top of the Hill at Timberline and Evergreen Place they hit Mile 2. The second King of the Hill checkpoint and first aid station is located shortly after Mile 2.
Mile 2 – Mile 3: The course continues south on Timberline then turns east onto Peiffer where runners will experience several rolling hills, and then turn left onto Eureka. Eureka winds through one steep ravine, and then continues up the ravine until the course reaches Mile 3.
Mile 3 – Mile 4: The course continues east on Eureka to Warner, the course turns south on Warner and begins a flat section. The course then turns west on Peiffer to Walter where it begins heading south on flat terrain. The race course then turns west on Roberta into several smaller, rolling hills. Mile 4 is on Roberta. The second aid station is located on Roberta near Lions Park shortly after Mile 4.
Mile 4 – Mile 5: The course continues west on Roberta to Timberline. At Timberline, runners make a left onto a short, flat section then another left onto Wend. The course continues east on Wend, which is mostly flat, with a few small rolling hills, to Warner. Runners will stay on flat terrain as they turn north onto Warner, where they hit mile 5. A timing mat will be located at Mile 5.
Mile 5 – Mile 6: Runners continue north on Warner to Peiffer, where they turn right, and then a quick left onto Singer. The race course continues north on Singer. At about 5.75 miles, the course begins a descent downSinger Ave. At the end of Singer, runners take a left onto Cass and a quick right onto Lockport Street and immediately hit Mile 6, on the same road used to enter the neighborhood,
Mile 6 – Mile 7: Runners continue down a steep hill to Main Street. At Main, runners take a right (east) and head back into downtown Lemont. The third aid station is located on Main close to the finish line area. After a short section on flat Main Street the course turns south (right turn) onto Lemont Street where runners begin an ascent up the last large hill. The course continues south on Lemont Street to Division, where runners take a right turn, then a quick left onto Walnut. The course continues uphill on Walnut past Custer, which is near the third King of the Hill Checkpoint (~ Mile 6.5) and proceed south to Logan. The course turns left (east) onto Logan and goes down a short ravine then up and out of the hill to Czacki. The course turns left onto Czacki, then a quick right onto Moczygemba (adjacent to St. Cyril & Methodius Church), then right onto Ledochowski where they hit Mile 7.
Mile 7 – Mile 8: Racers continue south on Ledochowski to Schultz, where runners take a right onto Schultz. The course winds left on Schultz and turns into Hillview, where they continue up a small hill. The course continues south on a flat section of Hillview past Freehauf, where the fourth aid station is located, then, continue to Sara. The course turns left onto Sara to Glenys, where racers will turn left and find mile 8.
Mile 8 – Mile 9: The course follows Glenys through another left turn back to Hillview. The course turns right back onto Hillview for a short section, then turns right onto Keepataw Dr. The course continues winding through lightly rolling terrain on Keepataw to Freehauf. Racers will turn right onto Freehauf, where runner hit Mile 9 (ONE MILE TO GO). Freehauf turns into McCarthy Street and continue heading north past Schultz. The fifth and final aid station is located after mile 9 on near McCarthy & Sobieski.
Mile 9 – Finish: The course continues north on McCarthy St. and crosses McCarthy Road to Julia. At Julia, the course begins its final descent and goes past Lemont High School. The course continues downhill and crosses Illinois Ave. to Main St. Runners will make a final left hand turn heading west onto Main Street for an exciting half mile sprint to the finish line located near Main and Lemont Street.
The 10 Mile is a USATF Certified Course (Course Certification #IL-08032-JW)
Lemont Quarryman Challenge 5K Race Course Description
The Lemont Quarryman Challenge 5K road race course uses the back 3.1 miles of the 10 Mile course. The 5K road race starts in historic downtown Lemont and heads into the old neighborhood on the east side of State Street. Runners start west for several blocks on flat terrain on Main Street. The course then turns south into the east side neighborhood and proceeds through one long climb and several smaller hills. Miles 1 – 2 wind through the east side neighborhood on mostly flat terrain, with a few small rolling hills. At approximately mile 2.5, the course begins descending back to the downtown area. The course then turns onto Main Street to the finish line for a flat, fast finish located at Main and Lemont Street.
Quarryman Challenge 5K Race Mile by Mile Course Description
Start to Mile 1: The 5K race will start at approximately Stephen and Main Street in downtown Lemont. The course heads west on Main Street for several blocks, then turns south onto Lemont Street (NOTE: THIS TURN IS UNIQUE TO THE 5K. THE 10 MILE RUNNERS WOULD CONTINUE STRAIGHT AT THIS POINT). At Lemon St. runners begin an ascent up the hill. The course continues south on Lemont Street to Division, where runners take a right turn, then a quick left onto Walnut. The course continues uphill on Walnut to Logan. The course turns left (east) onto Logan and goes down a short, ravine then up and out of the hill to Czacki. The course then turns left onto Czacki, then a quick right onto Moczygemba to Ledochowski. At Ledochowski, runners take a right to Schultz where they turn west (right) onto Schultz and reach Mile 1 at Schultz and Hillview.
Mile 1 – Mile 2: The Course winds left on Schultz and turns into Hillview, where they continue up a small hill. The course continues south on a flat section of Hillview past Freehauf. The first aid station is located on Hillview just south of Freehauf. Runners continue on Hillview to Keepataw, where racers take a left (east) onto Keepataw (NOTE: THIS TURN IS UNIQUE TO THE 5K. THE 10 MILE RUNNERS WOULD CONTINUE STRAIGHT AT THIS POINT). The course continues on winding, lightly rolling terrain on Keepataw where they reach mile 2 at Freehauf.
Mile 2 – Finish: Racers will turn right onto Freehauf which turns into McCarthy Street and continue heading north past Schultz. The second and final aid station is located on McCarthy St at approximately mile 2.2. Runners continue north on McCarthy Street and cross McCarthy Road to Julia. At Julia, the course begins its final descent, going past Lemont High School. The course continues north (downhill) on Julia past Illinois to Main Street. Runners will make a final left hand turn heading west onto Main Street for an exciting half mile sprint to the finish line located at Main and Lemont Street.
Safety for the Quarryman Challenge 10 Mile & 5K is our number one priority.
The roads on the 10 Mile and 5K courses will be open to traffic, except for Main Street in downtown Lemont, which will be completely closed to traffic. Traffic will be controlled and restricted, but racers should expect residential car traffic on the course. Please be aware of this traffic and take necessary safety precautions while racing.
Both the 10 Mile and 5K races will be led by an official police vehicle with an officer and race staff. All major intersections and other high traffic areas will be patrolled by police or other officials. Emergency aid will be available as needed.
All major intersections, significant turns and other important points on the 10 Mile and 5K courses will have a volunteer.
All intersections and other key points will be clearly marked, guiding racers in the correct direction. Racers are expected to know the course. Mile points on both the 10 Mile and 5K courses will be marked on the street and with a clearly visible sign.
The half way (5 Mile) point on the 10 Mile course will include an electronic timing mat to provide racers a 5 mile split time.
The 10 Mile course will include 5 aid stations located after miles 1.75 (after the second big hill), 4, 6, 7 and mile 9. The 5K race course will include two aid stations after mile 1 and 2 (These stations are common to the 10 Mile Race). Each aid station will include water and Gatorade, which has been donated by Pancake Café of Lemont.
Portable toilets will be located at several points on the 10 mile course and near the finish line in downtown Lemont.
We thank our great volunteers, police, LEMA and other officials for their support of the event. Without them, we could not run this race.
