Shawnee Hills Trail Races
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About the race
The Shawnee Hills Trail Races take place August 21-22, 2027 at Camp Ondessonk in Ozark, IL, inside the Shawnee National Forest. The route passes sandstone formations, oak-hickory, maple-beech and pine forests, and several waterfalls including Pakentuck Falls, Jackson Falls, Horseshoe Falls and Cedar Falls.
The course is a figure-eight loop made up of roughly 80% singletrack with some fire roads. Trails are highly technical with rocks, roots, ruts and creek crossings. The profile is hilly, with climbs of about 50 to 150 ft and roughly 2,500 to 7,500 ft of total gain per 50 miles. Potential hazards include high heat and humidity, snakes, ticks, ground hornets and bees.
Distances offered:
- 100 Mile 3-mile prologue plus three ~32-mile loops
- 100K two ~32-mile loops
- 50K one ~32-mile loop
- Night 50K single loop run at night
- Half Marathon additional camp loop then 13 miles on west section
There are five manned aid stations stocked with water, electrolytes, snacks and first aid, spaced about every 5 miles with no segment greater than about 8 miles. Restrooms are available at Start/Finish, Trigg Tower, Jackson Falls, Cinder Path and Cedar Road aid stations.
Registered runners receive a custom event shirt (women's tank by default or unisex option) if ordered by August 1, 2027. Finisher awards include belt buckles for the 100M and 100K and medals for the 50K and half marathon; overall awards are given for male, female and non-binary winners. Lodging at Camp Ondessonk tree houses for runner plus one is included; additional people incur a $10 fee. One tent per runner is included; extra tents are $10. Registration closes August 15, 2027. Tiered price changes and other deadlines apply on January 1, June 1 and August 1, 2027. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
