Pere Marquette Endurance Trail Run

Pere Marquette Endurance Trail Run

Date & Location

• Date: December 13, 2025
• Location: 13112 Visitors Center Lane, Grafton, IL
• URL: Pere Marquette Endurance Trail Run

Race Overview

• Year: This will be the 36th year of the Pere Marquette Endurance Trail Run.
• Distance: 7.8 miles of hills and incredible scenery through the park in December.
• Packet Pickup: Available on race day starting at 7:30 AM in the Pere Marquette State Park Lodge.
• Post Race: Festivities and awards are also in the lodge.

Weather Policy

• Race Status: The race is a go regardless of rain, sleet, snow, ice, mud or muck.
• Trail Race: It's a trail race, not a day at the beach.
• Park Closure: 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.

Awards

• Categorization: Male and Female Overall, Male and Female Masters (40+).
• Age Groups: Top 3 age group in 5-year increments from 16 to the oldest person to finish.