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Centennial Trail Runners

A trail running community in Willow Springs, IL. Casual fun runs, walks, and marathon training, all starting and finishing at Imperial Oak Brewing.

Come for the miles, stay for the smiles (and the beer!)

Welcome to Centennial Trail Runners

With over 20 years of running experience and a deep passion for fitness, I work as a run coach, yoga, and fascia specialist, which means I am all about helping you move well and stay injury-free. I created this group to bring our community together to have fun, connect, and smash our goals...  

 

Centennial Trail Runners brings runners and walkers of every level together for weekly trail runs, structured training, and a community that keeps you coming back.

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        Proudly sponsored by Imperial Oak Brewing

Winter season kicks off December 24th

A casual stroll, some fun miles, or training for a spring marathon: CTR has a place for you.

Special Holiday Schedule

Because our first two weekly sessions land on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, we are shifting our times for those two days only so everyone can get home to celebrate.

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Where: Imperial Oak Brewing
When: Thursday, December 24th and Thursday, December 31st
Time: 11:00 AM

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We promise to keep things short and sweet! You can still get your usual mileage in, and how far you go is entirely up to you. Afterward, we will head inside for some well-deserved holiday social time together.

Thursday Evenings at 6:00 PM

Fun Run/Walk & Mid-Week Marathon Training

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What to expect: Sidewalk runs through the neighborhood or scenic trail runs, depending on the week and weather.

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Distances: A casual 3 miles (or your choice) for the fun run/walk group, and 4 to 6 miles for our spring marathon training group.

Winter Safety Note: Because it gets dark early, you must wear some kind of reflective clothing to keep yourself visible. We also strongly recommend bringing a flashlight or headlamp to light your path.

Weekly Schedule & Training Breakdown

Saturday Mornings at 9:15 AM

Weekend Winter Trail Miles

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What to expect: Pure winter trail miles, followed immediately by our coaching clinic and community social time.

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Distances: Approximately 3 miles for a fun trail run or walk (or whatever distance you choose). For marathon training, the exact mileage will be updated and posted weekly. training group.

Saturday Bonus: Expert Coaching & Social Hour

10:15 AM: Stretch & Strength Clinic

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Stick around right after your Saturday miles! I will be leading a 30-minute stretching and strength session inside the brewery to keep you moving safely. This expert coaching is fully included in your membership.

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Saturday Bonus: Expert Coaching & Social Hour

The Social Hour

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Once we wrap up our clinic, the community social hour officially begins. We will meet up inside the brewery for brews, food, and plenty of laughs. I am so incredibly excited for everyone to get to know each other and build this fitness family.

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Annual Membership & Perks

To help us grow, cover group perks (like our indoor Saturday fitness sessions), and provide awesome swag, we offer an annual membership that renews automatically each year from your signup date. Cancel anytime. Every membership includes a custom club T-shirt or gear each year!

Individual

$50/year

Family (2 people total)

$75/year

Come for the miles, stay for the smiles (and the beer!)

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