To the Max Obstacle Challenge
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To the Max Obstacle Challenge

Normal, Illinois, United States View on map
Aug 09, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
Obstacle race

About this race

The “To the Max” Obstacle Challenge is a youth and family 2K course, highlighted by approximately 15 obstacles! It is managed by the Town of Normal Parks and Recreation Department. For ages 5+, we provide a large spectator area. All race participants will receive a t-shirt, participation medal and will be timed. Trophies to top-3 competitors in each competitive age group only.

Pick your distance

Trail running

12:45PM: 13-14 year olds (COMPETITIVE)

Aug 09, 2026 12:45PM: 13-14 year olds (COMPETITIVE) 12:45 PM
$35.00
Closed

Obstacle race

12:45PM: 11-12 year olds (COMPETITIVE)

Aug 09, 2026 12:45PM: 11-12 year olds (COMPETITIVE) 12:45 PM
$35.00
Closed

1:00PM: 9-10 year olds (COMPETITIVE)

Aug 09, 2026 1:00PM: 9-10 year olds (COMPETITIVE) 1:00 PM
$35.00
Closed

1:15PM: 7-8 year olds (COMPETITIVE)

Aug 09, 2026 1:15PM: 7-8 year olds (COMPETITIVE) 1:15 PM
$35.00
Closed

1:30PM: 5+ year olds for Individuals & Families (RECREATIONAL)

Aug 09, 2026 1:30PM: 5+ year olds for Individuals & Families (RECREATIONAL) 1:30 PM
$35.00
Closed

1:45PM: 5+ year olds for Individuals & Families (RECREATIONAL)

Aug 09, 2026 1:45PM: 5+ year olds for Individuals & Families (RECREATIONAL) 1:45 PM
$35.00
Closed

2:00PM: 5+ year olds for Individuals & Families (RECREATIONAL)

Aug 09, 2026 2:00PM: 5+ year olds for Individuals & Families (RECREATIONAL) 2:00 PM
$35.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 9 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Normal, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 17.5° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 26.8°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 17.5° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 29.1°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
17.7
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
3.4mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
74.3%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on August 9, 2026 (CDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on August 9, 2026 (CDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
14h 00m

The sun rises at 6:01 AM and sets at 8:01 PM local time (CDT) in Normal on August 9, 2026 — 14h 00m of daylight.

Course

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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.

  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 13 Normal events

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