When
Saturday, December 12th, 2026
Where
13112 Visitors Center Lane, Grafton IL
Distance
About this race
🏃♂️ Pere Marquette Endurance Trail Run
This will be the 37th year of the Pere Marquette Endurance Trail Run. 7.8 miles of hills and incredible scenery through the park in December. Packet pickup and pre-race coffee available in the beautiful lodge with a roaring fire. Post race festivities and awards are also in the lodge.
🌧️ Weather Conditions
The race is a go regardless of rain, sleet, snow, ice, mud or muck. It's a trail race not a day at the beach. HOWEVER.... should the Park Service close Pere Marquette State Park due to severe inclement weather or other unforeseen cause, Metro Tri Club will cancel the event and offer no refunds or deferments.
📦 Packet Pickup
- Race Day: Starting at 7:30AM in the Pere Marquette State Park Lodge
🏆 Race Awards
- Overall: Male and Female Overall
- Masters: Male and Female Masters (40+)
- Age Groups: Top 3 age group in 5-year increments from 14 to the oldest person to finish
📍 Event Location
13112 Visitors Center Lane, Grafton, IL
🔗 More Information
For details and registration, visit: Pere Marquette Endurance Trail Run
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