Course
Loop course starting and finishing at Pavilion 5 in Giant City State Park, Makanda. Mostly singletrack with gravel road connectors, horse trails and fields, plus under a mile of paved connector per loop and creek crossings where runners get wet. Each half marathon loop carries two aid stations and two hydration stations; the 5K has one hydration station near mile 2. Cupless race.
Key dates
- !Entries openSun 1 Nov 2026 · in 10 days
- ★Race daySat 5 Jun 2027
About
Nestled in the Shawnee National Forest, Giant City State Park is a premier destination for hiking, lodging, and camping in southern Illinois. We are now proud to offer a premier trail (heavy) ½ marathon and 40k primarily utilizing the Red Cedar Trail. The course will consist mostly of single track, but will have some gravel road connectors, horse trails, fields, and less than a mile of paved road connectors. The trail varies from very technical to runnable in sections, boasting over 1800 feet of elevation gain (one half-marathon loop). Also, expect the possibility of getting your feet wet in several creek crossings, rain dependent!
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