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Miles of Madness

Pekin, United States • 27-28 Sep 2025

Miles of Madness is a grassroots ultra-running event held at Pekin Park District Sports Complex, Pekin, Illinois. It offers 2, 6, 12, and 24-hour options with 1.2-mile laps, for solo runners or relay teams (minimum 3 members; only one team member on course at a time). The atmosphere is laid-back and community-focused, with tents, games, snacks, and a fundraiser for Tazewell Animal Protective Society (TAPS). The race uses a trail course, not lit, requiring lights, one aid station at the start/finish, cupless policy, and occasional real food. There’s a cap of 200 participants, and awards for milestone distances plus most laps. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Illinois Pekin

Race information

Registration
24 km
24 Hour Individual
24 km
24 Hour Relay (per Person)
12 km
12 Hour Individual 7 A.m. Start
12 km
12 Hour Individual 7 P.m. Start
12 km
12 Hour Relay (per Person) 7 A.m. Start
12 km
12 Hour Relay (per Person) 7 P.m. Start
6 km
6 Hour Individual 1 A.m. Start
6 km
6 Hour Individual 7 P.m. Start
6 km
6 Hour Relay (per Person) 1 A.m. Start
6 km
6 Hour Relay (per Person) 7 P.m. Start
2 km
2 Hour Individual
2 km
2 Hour Relay (per Person)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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