Pere Marquette Endurance Trail Run

Grafton, United States • 13 Dec 2025

Event details

The Pere Marquette Endurance Trail Run is scheduled for Saturday, December 13, 2025, in Grafton, Illinois (13112 Visitors Center Lane). The event will be the 36th running and includes a 7.8-mile trail race. Entry fee is listed as $60, with the price increasing after December 5, 2025. The race is open to ages 14 and older.

Course and logistics

The course runs through Pere Marquette State Park and includes hilly terrain and park scenery. Packet pickup and pre-race coffee are available in the park lodge, and post-race activities and awards will take place in the lodge. The event is scheduled to proceed in most weather conditions; if the Park Service closes the park due to severe weather or another unforeseen cause, the event may be canceled and no refunds or deferments will be offered.

Awards are given for Male and Female Overall, Male and Female Masters (40+), and the top 3 in age groups in five-year increments from age 16 to the oldest finisher. A sponsor is listed as Final Lap Racing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

8 mi
7.8 Mile Trail Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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