Rend Lake Marathon

March 28, 2026

Start Time : 8:30 a.m.
Number of Places : Up to 100 marathon runners are expected.

The Rend Lake Marathon is a scenic, paved marathon, based next to Rend Lake in southern Illinois. It is part of a running event also offering a half marathon and a quarter marathon.

Rend Lake Marathon Route
Starting on Larry E Foster Parkway, near Gun Creek Campground, runners follow a one lap paved course around the southern portion of Rend Lake. With picturesque views of Lake Hamilton and Lake Benton, the route takes a counter-clockwise direction, finishing at North Marcum Beach.

Rend Lake Marathon Entry
* Entry Fee : $100 (until Oct 1)
* Registration Deadline : March 27

Contact Details
Contact : Race Director
Website : https://runsignup.com

Further Information
* Boston Qualifier : Yes