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Rend Lake Marathon

Whittington, IL
Saturday, March 29, 2025

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

2025: Saturday, March 29, 2025
2024: TBD


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

2024: No Results
2023: 53 Finishers
2022: 88 Finishers
2021: No Results
2020: No Results
2019: No Results


BQ Percentages

2024: N/A
2023: 3.8%
2022: 5.7%
2021: N/A
2020: N/A
2019: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No


How does the Rend Lake Marathon Rank?


The Rend Lake Marathon was the 458th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 339th largest in 2022.

Last year 3.8% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 5.7% of runners qualified for Boston in 2022.

This gives the Rend Lake Marathon the 372nd highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 300th highest percentage in 2022.

There are currently no Course or PR Scores for the Rend Lake Marathon. If you would like scores calculated, send a request here.

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Rend Lake Marathon Elevation Chart


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