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Tunnel Hill 100 & 50 Mile Runs

Vienna, United States • 8 Nov 2025

Tunnel Hill 100 & 50 Mile Runs take place in Vienna, Illinois along the Tunnel Hill State Trail. The event offers 100-mile and 50-mile distances on a crushed limestone trail, with wetlands, trestles, and a historic tunnel; the 100-mile course repeats the 50-mile loop four times, the 50-mile loop twice. It is USATF-sanctioned and IAU-certified, with 2024 UTMB index status and a Western States qualifier for 2026.

The 30-hour time limit applies to both distances; aid stations are spaced about every 3–5 miles and runners should carry fluids. Pacers are allowed under USATF rules, with restrictions for record attempts. Notable records include Herron’s 100-mile world mark and Olsen’s 50-mile record. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Illinois Vienna

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100 mi
100 Mile
50 mi
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