Starved Rock Country Marathon
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Starved Rock Country Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10K, and 5k
The Starved Rock Country event in Ottawa, Illinois, features multiple race distances held the second Saturday in May. The event begins in downtown Ottawa and follows courses that run along the Illinois River and through Starved Rock State Park. Runners pass sandstone bluffs, natural rock formations, and sections with noticeable elevation change as the route moves between small-town streets and park trails.
Distances included in the event:
- Marathon
- Half-Marathon
- 10K
- 5k
Packet pickup and an expo take place the day before at Rivers Edge Center. Additional packet pickup occurs on race day at JJR Fitness. For the half-marathon, buses provide transportation to the start from the finish area; there is no return bus service to the park after the race. A gear check is available for participants. A post-race gathering is held at the Lone Buffalo at Tangled Roots Brewing Company in Ottawa.
The event is organized by Run Starved Rock Country NFP and takes place in and around the Starved Rock Country region, combining riverside streets and state park trails into the published race courses. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
