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Trail Challenge Obstacle Course
Recreational Competition
Trail Challenge Obstacle Course
Recreational Competition
2s541 Winfield Rd Warrenville, IL 60555
Saturday, November 7, 2026 - Sunday, November 8, 2026
| Date | Type | Name | Price | Contact | |||||||||||||||
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| Sat - 11/07 | TC |
FPDDC Trail Challenge
TC - 6 miles |
 $30.50 - $59
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Michelle Dobosz
mdobosz@dupageforest.org (630) 432-4572 |
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| Sun - 11/08 | TC |
FPDDC Trail Challenge
TC - 6 miles |
$30.50 - $59
|
Michelle Dobosz
mdobosz@dupageforest.org (630) 432-4572 |
Online registration closes Friday, November 6, 10:00am, CST
The 595-acre St. James Farm Forest Preserve in Warrenville contains more than 100 acres of woodlands, prairies and wetlands.
Overnight stalls are available but no camping accommodations are offered for challenge participants. Camping may be available at nearby Blackwell Forest Preserve. Lodging is available in nearby Lisle or Naperville.
The center is owned and operated by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.
Saturday
Trail Challenge (TC) – a relaxing trail ride with judged obstacles along the trail and possibly in camp. All riding disciplines are welcome.
Sunday
Trail Challenge (TC) – a relaxing trail ride with judged obstacles along the trail and possibly in camp. All riding disciplines are welcome.
The trail is a multipurpose limestone trail with minimal rolling terrain. St.James Farm also offers grassy trails. The trailer parking lot is turf.
Most horses who normally do not wear shoes are comfortable on challenge surfaces; use your discretion.
Water available on site, as well as vending machines with snacks and drinks.
Beautiful ribbons - 1st-6th place Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced! 1st-3rd place Junior (age 13-17), 1st-3rd place Youngin' (age 7-12), and 1st place Newcomer.
Lifetime Awards (Equine & Rider) - Sign up 2 weeks in advance to get your qualifying awards!
Equine Awards - Your equine will earn a beautiful kilt pin adding copper, bronze, silver, and golden carrot charms as they progress through the levels. Equine points accumulate no matter who rides the equine.
Rider Awards - You will earn a beautiful kilt pin adding copper, bronze, silver, and golden star charms as you progress through the levels. Rider Points accumulate no matter which equine is ridden.
Payment for ALL Amenities reserved at the time of online registration are due ON SITE and are NOT collected at the time of online registration.
Registering online will give you the best (early bird) pricing! There is a $10 increase per entry for onsite registration.
St James Farm
2s541 Winfield Rd
Warrenville, IL 60555
The main entrance is located on the east side of Winfield Road 0.25 mile north of Butterfield Road.
| SATURDAY - Trail Challenge | |
| 8-8:45am | New arrival check in |
| 8:45 am | Judge Meeting |
| 9:30 am | Rider Meeting |
| 10:15 am | First riders out on the course |
| Judge | Shout Outs once all riders are in! |
| Awards | after Judge Shout Outs! |
| Sunday Trail Challenge | |
| 8-8:45am | New Arrival check in |
| 8:45am | Judge Meeting |
| 9:30 am | Rider Meeting |
| 10:15 am | First riders out on the course |
| Judge | Shout Outs once all riders are in! |
| Awards | after Judge Shout Outs! |
| Stalls | |
| Saturday Day Stall- 10.5x10.5 | $10.00 |
| 1 Bag of Shavings | $8.00 |
| Sunday Day Stall-10.5x10.5 | $10.00 |