Where can I find the Des Plaines River Trail Races Marathon route map?
Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.
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10:30:00 total cut-off
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Route details
Des Plaines River Trail Races Marathon has known course details for its marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
Quick answers
Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.
Official course linksThe Des Plaines River Trail Races Marathon is described as pancake flat.
The Des Plaines River Trail Races Marathon route starts at Half Day Forest Preserve, Shelter A, 24255 IL-21, Vernon Hills, IL 60060 and finishes at Half Day Forest Preserve, Vernon Hills, IL (same as start). Underfoot, expect fine crushed limestone/gravel trail, wide and free of roots and rocks; 100% trail except for a few road crossings. It passes Des Plaines River Trail, Half Day Forest Preserve, Old School Forest Preserve, Route 60 Canoe Launch and Adler Park School. Course runs through alternating lush forests and open wetlands.
Drop bags available for 50 Mile and 50K runners at the Adler and Wadsworth aid stations. Pacing is not allowed under any circumstance except for runners who are handicapped or legally blind; using a pacer otherwise results in disqualification. Cupless race using disposable timing chips on bibs.