Outlast Chicago
Updated
Saturday, October 24, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Palatine (1599 Pepper Tree Dr). Distances: 18 miles. Entry from $100; the 18 miles goes from $100 to $110 after October 22.
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026 to Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM (earliest wave)
- Location
- 1599 Pepper Tree Dr, Palatine, IL 60067
- Area
- North Shore & North Suburbs, Chicago
- Distances
- 18 miles
- Course
- Trail (dirt or single-track on at least part of the course)
- Price
- $100 plus the platform's processing fee
- Next price increase
- Thursday, October 22, 2026: 18 miles $100 → $110
- Registration
- Open. Opened March 26, online signup closes Saturday, October 24, 2026
How to register
Registration is on RunSignup. Pick your distance, add any extras, and you'll get a confirmation email with your bib details. Sign up by October 22 to pay $100 instead of $110.
Register on RunSignup →Race website
Course and race notes
What Is OUTLAST? OUTLAST is a 6-hour trail endurance challenge where runners complete a 5K every hour, on the hour. Each lap must be finished within the hour to stay in the event. If you finish early, you rest until the next round. Miss a lap, and you’re out. Complete all six rounds, and you OUTLAST.
From the race's own listing. Check the race website for the course map and parking.
Source: RunSignup public race API, refreshed 2026-10-17. Details can change; the registration page is the final word.