The Piasa

MAR

27

2027

Trail races at Pere Marquette State Park on March 27, 2027, featuring technical trails and three distances: 12.5k, 25k, 50k.

Sat 27 Mar 2027

Grafton, Illinois

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50 kilometers 25 kilometers 13 kilometers

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The Piasa Trail Races

The event name references a mythical creature from the Illiniwek (Algonquian) language often translated as "the bird that devours humans." The race draws on that local legend for its identity but is staged as a trail running event in Illinois.

The Piasa II is scheduled for Saturday, March 27, 2027, at Pere Marquette State Park in Grafton, IL. The event offers three trail distances:

12.5k
25k
50k

The course runs through rugged bluffs and forested ravines. The footing is technical, descents require concentration, and short climbs do not exist on these trails. Course maps are provided for each distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

50 km

50k

25 km

25k

13 km

12.5k

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