CMAR Trail Races
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CMAR Trail Races: Cry Me A River
CMAR Trail Races is a multi-distance trail event held at Camp Wokanda near Chillicothe, Illinois, using a loop format on the Illinois River Bluff Trail. The event spans a weekend and includes camping opportunities at the camp. The course features wooded ridges, river bluff scenery and sustained elevation on rolling trails.
Aid stations are placed on the course, including Green Valley and Moose Shelter. Pacers are allowed for the longest distance after 50 miles. Awards and finisher medals are provided; entrants who register before June 1 are guaranteed a T-shirt and swag.
Distances offered include:
- 100 Mile - four 25-mile loops, about 18,500 ft elevation, pacers allowed after 50 miles.
- 50 Mile - two 25-mile loops, about 9,300 ft elevation.
- 50K - one full loop with roughly 6,500 ft elevation.
- Half Marathon - wooded loop route, about 2,815 ft elevation, 10-hour cutoff.
- 4 Mile Fun Run - new 4-mile course around the camp lakes.
The event emphasizes repeated loop running on the river bluff trail and the regional ultra-running community. The organizer offers a rollover policy for entries up to 30 days before race day and a short refund window after registration as described in the event materials. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
