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  • About
    • About FCCA
    • What's Happening at Franklin Creek
    • Board of Directors & Staff
    • Mission & Goals
    • Franklin Creek History
    • Publications/Archive
  • Plan Your Visit
    • Franklin Creek State Natural Area >
      • Directions
      • What to see
      • Trails >
        • FCSNA Trail Maps and descriptions
        • Larry Dunphy Storybook Trail
        • Husar Trail
        • Seasons of Change
      • What's in Bloom?
      • Invasive Species
      • Great Rocks
      • Birds on the Wing
      • Critters in Sight
    • Grist Mill >
      • Directions
      • Grist Mill Activities & Hours
      • Grist Mill Rental
      • Corn Grinding
      • Recipes at the Mill
    • Franklin Creek Headwaters
    • Other Attractions and Places to Stay
  • Programs & Events
    • Guided Hikes
    • Evenings at the Mill
    • Field Trips and Outreach >
      • K-12 Education >
        • Field Trips
        • Junior Naturalist
        • Scout and Home School Programs
      • In the Classroom
      • Presentations
    • Bluebell Photography Workshop
    • Escape Trail
    • 2023 Grist Mill Grind 10K
  • Volunteer
    • Join FCCA
    • Volunteer Application
    • Land Stewardship >
      • Stewardship Workdays
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2023 Grist Mill Grind 10K
​and 1 Mile Fun Walk


Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GristMillGrind for up-to-date information

2023 Grist Mill Grind 10K and 1 mi Fun Walk
September 2nd 8AM-12PM
Check-in: 7:00AM-7:45AM at Hausen Knox Shelter

​Signup: 1/23/2023 – 8/1/2023 $25.00
After: 8/1/2023 $35.00
Raceday: $45.00

$15/T-Shirt (Registration before 8/18 guarantees a Shirt)
*Online registration closes at noon on Friday 9/1/2023.


This is a technical trail race at the Franklin Creek State Parks Natural Area. Runners follow trails up and down multiple hills with an elevation gain of ~800ft. You will get your feet wet as you cross the Franklin Creek four times on your way to the finish. A unique race experience we're sure you'll be proud to complete.

Drinking water will be available at the Start/Finish and Sunday shelter (Mid race point). Please bring your own disposable cup or bladder, no cups will be provided to minimize environmental impact.

1 Mile Walkers will start at Hausen Knox and travel through the forest and creek side for a beautiful loop on the Black Bass trail providing a wonderful sample of the park.

Packet Pickup will be available on 9/1/2023 at Stone Bridge Running in Dixon and on
Race day at the race site (Hausen Knox Shelter) 7am-7:45am. ​

All proceeds go to the Franklin Creek Conservation Association (FCCA) to help fund park programs, park expansion, and park improvements.

Custom Awards will be presented to the Top 3 Male and Female runners. T-Shirts are available for purchase to all runners wishing to commemorate the event.
Click here to register
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 The course map is below. More information can be found on our Facebook page.
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If you would like to help us clean up the trails, sponsor the event, or volunteer on race day, please contact us at engage@franklincreekconservation.org or at 815.456.2718.   ​
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The course crosses the creek four times and has an elevation gain of 810 ft.
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Location


Franklin Creek Conservation Association

1893 Twist Road
Franklin Grove, IL 61031

815.456.2718
engage@franklincreekconservation.org

Grist Mill Hours | APRIL 1ST – OCTOBER 31ST

Friday: Noon–4 pm | JUNE 1ST – AUGUST 31ST
Saturday: Noon–4 pm
Sunday: Noon–4 pm

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