Starved Rock Country Marathon

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Date: 2025-05-10
• Location: Washington Park, Ottawa, IL
• Website: Starved Rock Country Marathon
• Events: Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K

🌄 Scenic Course

• Landscape: The Marathon course features the Illinois River and the neighborhoods of Ottawa.
• Inspiration: Runners will be surrounded by rolling hills and natural rock formations.
• Stations: The course includes 16 aide stations with Gatorade and GU.
• Half Marathon: Starts in Starved Rock State Park, includes flat and fast sections through Ottawa.

🎽 5K Event

• Route: Starts and ends at the same lines as the marathon, following part of its route.
• Participation: A great choice for friends and family to join in the day's events.
• Community Impact: Portions of the proceeds will benefit local charities.
• Engagement: Encourages family and friends to be active while one is racing.

📅 Packet Pickup

• Date & Time: Noon - 8PM on Friday, May 11th
• Location: Ottawa Knights of Columbus Hall, 401 W. Main Street, Ottawa, IL
• Items: Runners will receive their bib, participant shirt, and a swag bag.
• Importance: Bibs are required for race participation.