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Rend Lake Marathon

Benton, Illinois, United States
Mar 27, 2027
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About this race

 


The Rend Lake Marathon, Half-Marathon and Quarter-Marathon

Gorgeous paved paths,  stunning views and rolling country roads make this course the Marathon to remember!

Rend Lake, IL, located in the heart of southern Illinois, is a natural haven for wildlife and a recreational haven for visitors. Rend Lake consists of 18,900 acres of water and 20,000 acres of land. Campers will delight in the nearly 800 sites found in 5 public campgrounds on Rend Lake. Boaters are provided access to the lake through the numerous boat ramps. Beaches, picnic sites and trails provide the perfect backdrop for outdoor fun.

The course then will take you across the lake for one of the best panoramic views in Illinois, before connecting to  the bike path which passes South Sandusky Beach, the Marina, Rend Lake Visitors Center, the amazing spillway and dozens of other spectacular views of Rend Lake.  From there you will continue on country roads winding through beautiful vistas including both Lake Hamilton and Lake Benton.  Finally you will get back on the bike path and end at the stunning North Marcum Beach. 

We can't wait to see you finish your next great adventure with us!

Pick your distance

Running

Marathon

Mar 27, 2027 Marathon 8:30 AM
$100.00
Open

1/2 Marathon

Mar 27, 2027 Half-Marathon 9:30 AM
$70.00
Open

1/4 Marathon

Mar 27, 2027 10.5K 9:30 AM
$50.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 4 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Benton.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 7.4° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 15.3°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 3.5° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 15.3°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
25.9
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
0.7mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
58.3%

About Benton

Rend Lake Marathon takes place in Benton, Illinois, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.

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