Name: Dirt Circus Chicago
Start: 2026-05-30T08:00:00-05:00
Location: The Running Depot

Come Run, Come All to Dirt Circus Chicago, a free community event by UltraSignup in partnership with The Running Depot Crystal Lake!
The FREE one-day trail running festival will highlight local races, run clubs, brands, and other local businesses. The event includes a community social run, food, a raffle with tons of prizes, camaraderie, and so much more. Come and join us under the big top.
Advance registration is required and opens on February 27, 2026: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=133654
Join our online community at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1764061477492292
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Dirt Circus is a series of FREE community events organized by UltraSignup to celebrate local races, and race directors. We are bringing together the local running community to share everything we love about trail running.
Huge thanks to our local event partners Ornery Mule Racing, Temptation 200, Trailblazer Running, and TYDISH Running!
Big shout out to our series partners SILO and Wildsense! All participants receive a sweet UltraSignup branded SILO "Shoe Bag Lite" upon check-in (while supplies last). And don't forget to visit the Wildsense face & body glitter station to add a little extra sparkle to the day!
EVENT DETAILS
Saturday May 30, 2026
7:00am - Group Run Check-in at The Running Depot Crystal Lake. Give yourself time to check in, mingle, demo shoes, and get ready to run!
8:00am - Group Run Starts
Enjoy a casual 4 or 7 mile trail run with friends from the local run community.
9:00-9:30am - Return from Group Run for the Festivities and enjoy the Dirt Circus Expo!
10:00am - 12:00pm - Raffle, Brand Expo, Social Connections
Get excited for raffle prizes from brand partners, race entries, and cool swag & apparel! We'll have brand booths and tables set up when you return from your run, whatever distance you chose. Talk to Race Directors, learn about local races, and maybe test out some hydration and nutrition brands!