March Madness Half Marathon
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March Madness Half Marathon
The March Madness Half Marathon is a USATF-certified half marathon (IL-23027-NM) that starts in front of Cary-Grove High School, 2208 Three Oaks Road, Cary, IL 60013. The organizer describes the course as a challenging route and as an option for spring marathon training. All miles are accurately marked.
Aid and race operations include water and a performance drink at approximately every 2.5 miles and at the finish, Chronomix timed finish, and portable and brick washrooms on course. On-course restrooms are located at miles 3, 4, 5, 7, 9 and 10. Strollers, scooters, bikes, roller blades or skates and dogs are not allowed on the course. Headphones are not recommended because roads are open to traffic. The course has a three-hour time limit; runners who do not reach 8 miles at a 15-minute-per-mile pace will be turned early. The race may be ended early for participant safety in severe weather. No refunds or deferrals are offered.
The event supports scholarships for McHenry County graduating seniors and offers 25 VIP entries that benefit the scholarship fund. All preregistered runners receive a tech running shirt featuring the Art Scholarship winner's logo for 2025, with men's and women's sizes. Finishing medals are awarded to all runners who complete the course on race day.
Packet pickup is available the day before at The Running Depot in Crystal Lake and on race morning at Cary-Grove High School gym. Parking is available at the high school, Cary Grove park, and an overflow lot at Cary Public Library; parking across the street at the church is prohibited. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
