Back for a 6th year, the 2019 Starved Rock Country Marathon and Half Marathon (and 5K) has become the &quot;must do&quot; event of the running community in central Illinois. The Marathon course will again encompass the scenery of the Illinois River, the neighborhoods of Ottawa and the rolling landscapes in and around Starved Rock State Park. Runners will be inspired by the scenery of rolling country hills and natural rock formations tucked into heavily wooded areas created by the Illinois River thousands of years ago. Also, this record eligible marathon course has 16 aide stations with Gatorade at each station and we plan to have once station for the half and two for the marathon with GU. Runners participating in the Half Marathon, which starts in the heart of Starved Rock State Park will also experience the neighborhoods of Ottawa in addition to wooded scenery and sites along the Illinois River. The Half Marathon is a flat, fast course making for a nice run through country and city alike. Each runner will receive a participant shirt and finishers receive a race specific medal which will be the fifth in the series.
The Run Starved Rock 5K&nbsp; will return as well..&nbsp; This event will start and end at the same lines as the marathon, and following part of the marathon route before heading back to Ottawa for a finish along the river.&nbsp; The event is a great addition for those who want to participate in the events of the day as well as family/friends looking to do something while their loved one or friend is running another race.&nbsp; A portion of this event will benefit local charities and events to promote running and physical activity.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Again this year, the Health expo/packet pickup will be held from Noon - 8PM on Friday May 11th, Ottawa Knights of Columbus Hall, 401 W. Main Street, Ottawa, IL. Runners will receive their bibs (required for race participation), participant shirt as well as a swag bag filled with local and regional offers and race information.&nbsp;&nbsp; Now in its 9th year, (8th running, have to count Covid) the 2023 Starved Rock Country Marathon and Half Marathon&nbsp;have become the "must do" events of the running community in central Illinois. The Half Marathon course will again encompass the scenery of the Illinois River, the neighborhoods of Ottawa and the rolling landscapes in and around Starved Rock State Park. Runners will be inspired by the scenery of rolling country hills and natural rock formations tucked into heavily wooded areas created by the Illinois River thousands of years ago.&nbsp; The Half Marathon starts in the heart of Starved Rock State Park and ends along the Illinois River in Ottawa. The Marathon and Half Marathon do have some elvation changes but the scenery is well worth it.&nbsp; The Run Starved Rock 5K will start and end at the same lines as the marathon and follow part of the Half Marathon route before heading back to Ottawa for a finish along the river.&nbsp; The event is a great addition for those who want to participate in the events of the day as well as family/friends looking to do something while their loved one or friend is running another race.&nbsp; A portion of this event will benefit local charities and events to promote running and physical activity.&nbsp;&nbsp; There is NO Race Day registration The packet pickup will be held from 1 - 8PM on Friday May 12, Ottawa Knights of Columbus Hall, 401 W. Main Street, Ottawa, IL. Runners will recieve their bibs (required for race participation), participant shirt as well as aswag bag filled with local and regional offers and race information.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h4>Event details and schedule</h4>Tentative -&nbsp; Friday May 12th -&nbsp; Packet Pickup - 1 -8PM&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Knights of Columbus Hall, 401 W. Main Street, Ottawa, IL Saturday May 13th -&nbsp; Half Marathon Bus transportation to start line - 5:30AM - 6:45AM Marathon starts - 7:00 AM (Downtown Ottawa) Run Starved Rock Country 5K starts - 7:00AM (Downtown Ottawa) Half Marathon Starts (inside Starved Rock State Park) - 7:30AM Finish line open&nbsp; - 7:15AM - 1:30PM After party to follow races Awards will be handed out at finish line For more information regarding race and event schedules, please&nbsp;<a href="https://runsrc.squarespace.com/config/settings/domains/runstarvedrockcountry.net" target="_blank">click here</a>

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Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

The 2023 Starved Rock Marathon will be held on Saturday, May 13, the second year the distance is back after the pandemic.

Starved Rock Country Marathon and Half-Marathon returns Saturday