Potawatomi Trail Runs
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Potawatomi Trail Runs
Potawatomi Trail Runs takes place at McNaughton Park in Pekin, Illinois from April 9 to April 12, 2026. The event marks the 25th year of the races and offers multiple trail distances on a looped course.
Distances
- 200 Miler
- 150 Miler
- 100 Miler
- 50 Miler
- 30 Miler
- 10 Miler
The course is a 10 mile loop composed mostly of single track dirt, with some prairie sections, several creek crossings, and rolling hills. Elevation gain per 10 mile loop is about 1500 feet. Weather and creek levels vary so footing may be wet. Aid stations are placed approximately every 5 miles.
Race rules note that entrants must complete the distance to be a finisher and traditional DNS and DNF timing is used. Early start options are offered for some distances to address cutoff concerns; early starters are not eligible for podium awards but may receive finishers awards. All runners will be timed with chips or board timing and course records require GPS documentation.
Logistics include a large tent at the start/finish for gear, no drop bags at the mile 5 aid station, and primitive tent camping available starting Thursday. No generators are allowed and porta potties are on site. Participants will receive a shirt and a finisher medal; 50, 100, 150 and 200 mile finishers receive buckles and the longest distance finishers receive jackets upon completion.
A waiver is required and park rules apply. A deferral option to the following year is available at 50 percent if arranged in writing before the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
