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Potawatomi Trail Runs

Pekin, United States • 9-12 Apr 2026

Potawatomi Trail Runs, held in McNaughton Park, Pekin, Illinois, is a challenging trail running event featuring distances from 10 miles up to 200 miles. The course is a 10-mile loop of mostly single-track dirt trails with prairies, creek crossings, and rolling hills, offering about 1,500 feet of elevation gain per loop. Runners may encounter local wildlife such as deer and owls.

Aid stations are placed every 5 miles to provide food and hydration. The event offers primitive camping, a supportive atmosphere with no restrictions on pacers or crew, and awards including shirts, medals, buckles, and jackets for finishers of longer distances. The race emphasizes safety and requires GPS tracking for record attempts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Illinois Pekin

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200 mi
200 Miler
150 mi
150 Miler
100 mi
100 Miler
50 mi
50 Miler
30 mi
30 Miler
10 mi
10 Miler
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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