Potawatomi Trail Runs
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Potawatomi Trail Runs
Potawatomi Trail Runs is a multi-day trail running event in McNaughton Park, Pekin IL, held April 8 to April 11, 2027. This is the 26th year of the event and it offers multiple ultramarathon and shorter trail distances on a looped course.
The course is a 10 mile loop composed mostly of single track dirt, with prairies, several creek crossings, and rolling hills. Elevation gain is about 1500 feet per loop. Creek levels vary with weather and feet may become wet. Aid stations are placed approximately every five miles. Wildlife such as deer, turkey, birds, and owls are commonly seen on course.
Timing is electronic; all runners receive chip or board timing and course records must be documented with GPS. Traditional DNS and DNF timing rules apply and participants must complete their registered distance to be recorded as a finisher. Early start options are offered to some entrants but those choices do not make participants eligible for podium awards.
Amenities and policies include a carnival style tent with picnic tables at the start/finish for gear, no drop bags at the five mile aid station, primitive tent camping on site without power or running water, porta potties, and power for charging at the main aid station. All participants receive a shirt and a finishers medal; finishers of the 50, 100, 150 and 200 mile distances receive buckles. The 150 and 200 mile finishers receive a finishers jacket. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
