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Rend Lake Marathon

Whittington, IL
Saturday, March 27, 2027


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Course Description
Rend Lake, IL, located in the heart of southern Illinois, is a natural haven for wildlife and a recreational haven for visitors. Rend Lake consists of 18,900 acres of water and 20,000 acres of land. Campers will delight in the nearly 800 sites found in 5 public campgrounds on Rend Lake. Boaters are provided access to the lake through the numerous boat ramps. Beaches, picnic sites and trails provide the perfect backdrop for outdoor fun.

The course the will take you across the lake for one of the best panoramic views in Illinois, before connecting to the bike path which passes South Sandusky Beach, the Marina, Rend Lake Visitors Center, the amazing spillway and dozens of other spectacular views of Rend Lake. From there you will continue on country roads winding through beautiful vistas including both Lake Moses and Lake Benton. Finally you will get back on the bike path at the stunning North Marcum Beach area and pass the new Rend Lake Mountain Bike Trails and Archery areas before returning to the Rend Lake Golf Course for the spectacular finish.

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Race Information

Race Dates

2027: Saturday, March 27, 2027
2026: Saturday, March 28, 2026

Course Information

Profile: Mostly Flat
Type: Loop
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 49°F (9°C)
Average High: 60°F (15°C)
Average Low: 39° F (3°C)

PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: Request Score
Course Score: Request Score

Race Size

2026: 90 Finishers
2025: 63 Finishers
2024: No Results
2023: 53 Finishers
2022: 88 Finishers
2021: No Results

BQ Percentages

2026: 5.6%
2025: 3.2%
2024: N/A
2023: 3.8%
2022: 5.7%
2021: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No




Rend Lake Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Rend Lake Marathon was the 440th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers.

In 2026, 5.6% of Rend Lake Marathon finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, 3.2% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Rend Lake Marathon ranked 368th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and currently ranks 125th so far in 2026. In Illinois, it ranked 11th in 2025 and 4th so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the Rend Lake Marathon with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.

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