2025 Starved Rock Country Marathon and Half Marathon

4.0

WhereOttawa, IL, United States

Start time05:00

Sub-events

10May

Marathon - Individual Registration

Distance: Marathon

Start time: 05:00

10May

Run SRC 5K - Individual Registration

Distance: 5K

Start time: 05:00

10May

Half Marathon - NO SHIRT Included - Individual Age group/open

Distance: Half Marathon

Start time: 05:00

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Race Details

Now in its 12th year, (11th running, have to count Covid) the Starved Rock Country Marathon and Half Marathon have become the "must do" events of the running community in central Illinois. The Marathon course will again encompass the scenery of the Illinois River, the neighborhoods of Ottawa and the rolling landscapes in and around Starved Rock State Park. Runners will be inspired by the scenery of rolling country hills and natural rock formations tucked into heavily wooded areas created by the Illinois River thousands of years ago. The Half Marathon starts in the heart of Starved Rock State Park and ends along the Illinois River in Ottawa. The Marathon and Half Marathon do have some elvation changes but the scenery is well worth it.

The Run Starved Rock 5K will start and end at the same lines as the marathon and follow part of the Half Marathon route before heading back to Ottawa for a finish along the river. The event is a great addition for those who want to participate in the events of the day as well as family/friends looking to do something while their loved one or friend is running another race. A portion of this event will benefit local charities and events to promote running and physical activity.

There is NO Race Day registration

The packet pickup will be held from 1 - 8PM on Friday May 9th, Ottawa Knights of Columbus Hall, 401 W. Main Street, Ottawa, IL. Runners will recieve their bibs (required for race participation), participant shirt as well as aswag bag filled with local and regional offers and race information.

Event details and schedule

Tentative -

Friday May 9th -

Packet Pickup - 1 -8PM

Knights of Columbus Hall, 401 W. Main Street, Ottawa, IL

Saturday May 10th -

Half Marathon Bus transportation to start line - 5:30AM - 6:45AM

Marathon starts - 7:00 AM (Downtown Ottawa)

Run Starved Rock Country 5K starts - 7:00AM (Downtown Ottawa)

Half Marathon Starts (inside Starved Rock State Park) - 7:15am

Finish line open - 7:15AM - 1:30PM

After party to follow races

Awards will be handed out at finish line

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Reviews

general:3.6

course:4.5

organization:4.5

spectators:2

Robert Pomykala

May 13, 2019

Hilly and Beautiful

The course was changed to an out and back because of flooding which meant more hills but a better course in my opinion. A small race that was very well run.

3.0

Jeff Johnston

May 11, 2019

Train for hills and enjoy the scenery

Picked this race to complete my 50 States for second time around. Good organization and communications from RD. Packet pick up easy, started on time, plenty of water stops and porta-potties on course. Several long challenging hills but a fair test. Route through Starved Rock park is beautiful. Only glitch was fairly long wait for official results/age group awards due to timing issues but it was cleared up eventually. Plenty of good restaurants and hotels in Ottawa. I'd do it again.