CMAR Trail Races
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CMAR Trail Races: Cry Me A River
CMAR Trail Races is a weekend trail running event held at Camp Wokanda near Chillicothe, Illinois on the Illinois River bluff trail. The event uses a loop format on river bluff trails and offers multiple distance options across the weekend. Camping is available on site and aid stations are provided along the course.
Distances offered include:
- 100 miles Four 25 mile loops; 18,500 ft gain; 36 hour cutoff; pacers allowed.
- 50 miles Two 25 mile loops; about 9,300 ft gain; 22 hour cutoff.
- 50K One out and back plus loops; nearly 6,500 ft gain; 15 hour cutoff.
- Half marathon Camp loop then out and back; 2,815 ft gain; 10 hour cutoff.
- 4 mile New course two lake loops at Camp Wokanda.
The course description notes rolling hills, river bluff scenery and summer heat as factors on the trails. Awards and finisher medals are guaranteed. Registrants who sign up before June 1 are guaranteed a T shirt and event swag. The race follows a looped format with multiple aid stations and allows pacers for the 100 mile distance after completing two loops. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
