CMAR Trail Races
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CMAR Trail Races: Cry Me A River : Chillicothe, IL
CMAR Trail Races take place at Camp Wokanda near Chillicothe in the Illinois River Valley. The event uses a loop format on the Illinois River Bluff Trail and runs across wooded ridges and rolling hills. The weekend schedule includes camping at the camp and multiple distance options. Entries submitted before June 1 receive a guaranteed T shirt and swag. Awards and finisher medals are guaranteed for finishers.
Distances offered:
- 100 Mile : four 25-mile loops with 18,500 feet elevation gain
- 50 Mile : two 25-mile loops with 9,300 feet elevation gain
- 50K : out and back segments with nearly 6,500 feet elevation gain
- Half Marathon : includes a 2 mile loop in camp plus out to Green Valley Aid Station; elevation gain 2,815
- 4 Mile Fun Run : two lake loops starting and finishing at The Lodge
Course details describe relentless elevation changes, river bluff scenery, maple tree forests, and multiple aid stations on the loop. The 100 Mile distance allows pacers after two loops (50 miles). The format emphasizes repeated loops on marked trails and aid station support throughout the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
