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Rend Lake Marathon

Sat March 29, 2025 Barren township, IL 62897 US Directions

Events

This is gonna be Epic!

Marathon

$100 8:30AM CDT - 3:30PM CDT Price increases after December 3, 2024 at 11:59pm CST
All the fun! Half the distance!

1/2 Marathon

$70 9:30AM CDT - 3:30PM CDT Price increases after December 3, 2024 at 11:59pm CST
A race to remember!

1/4 Marathon

$50 9:30AM CDT - 3:30PM CDT Price increases after December 3, 2024 at 11:59pm CST

Place

North Marcum Beach
Barren township, IL US 62897

Description

Race Day Registration for 1/4 Marathon Only!!!


The Rend Lake Marathon, Half-Marathon and Quarter-Marathon

Gorgeous paved paths,  stunning views and rolling country roads make this course the Marathon to remember!

Rend Lake, IL, located in the heart of southern Illinois, is a natural haven for wildlife and a recreational haven for visitors. Rend Lake consists of 18,900 acres of water and 20,000 acres of land. Campers will delight in the nearly 800 sites found in 5 public campgrounds on Rend Lake. Boaters are provided access to the lake through the numerous boat ramps. Beaches, picnic sites and trails provide the perfect backdrop for outdoor fun.

The course then will take you across the lake for one of the best panoramic views in Illinois, before connecting to  the bike path which passes South Sandusky Beach, the Marina, Rend Lake Visitors Center, the amazing spillway and dozens of other spectacular views of Rend Lake.  From there you will continue on country roads winding through beautiful vistas including both Lake Hamilton and Lake Benton.  Finally you will get back on the bike path and end at the stunning North Marcum Beach. 

We can't wait to see you finish your next great adventure with us!

Schedule

Rend Lake Marathon

Friday March 28 Packet Pick Up 

Seasons Restaurant at Rend Lake Golf Course

12476 Golf Course Rd 

Whittington, IL 62897

5pm to 7pm 


Saturday March 29

6:30 AM  Packet Pickup at North Marcum Beach

8:00 Buses Leave For Marathon Start 

8:30 AM Marathon Start 

8:45 AM Buses leave for Half Marathon Start

9:30 AM Half Marathon Start

9:30 AM Quarter Marathon Start

Awards will be given as you finish. Check awards table. 

3:30 PM All races closed

 

 

Aid Stations

The Following Aid Stations will be available.  Mileages are approximate. M = Full, H = Half, Q = Quarter

Aid Station #1 - Barren Township Hall (M-4.6 Miles) Water and Gatorade Endurance.  2 Porta Johns

Aid Station #2 - Near Loon Ln (M 8.2 Miles)

Aid Station #3 - Rend City Parking Lot (M 11.69 Miles)  gel fuel 

Aid Station #4 - Dam Rd (M H 15.13 Miles) 

Aid Station #5 - Petroff & Duquion (M H 17.94 Miles) 

Aid Station #6 - Lake Shore Drive (M H 21.73 Miles)

Aid Station #7 - Franklin Cemetary (M H Q 23.78 Miles)

 

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Lodging

Seasons Lodge and Condominiums at Rend Lake Golf Course is offering 10% discount race weekend.  Mention Rend Lake Marathon for your discount. 

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