Camp Ondessonk 3760 Ondessonk Rd. Ozark, IL 62972 Start/finish at CampO Grounds
COURSE DESCRIPTION The Shawnee Hills Trail Races Marathon are simultaneous trail races that will be held across the scenic Shawnee National Forest in Southern IL.
THE COURSE is a figure eight loop with a combination of 80% single track trail, all dirt with some fire roads. The course is hilly; total climb between 50 feet - 150 feet (2,500 feet - 7,500 feet in 50miles), the terrain is technical with lots of rocks, roots/ruts and creek crossings to keep you present. Runners will be exposed to heat and humidity along with possible encounter with Snakes, Ground Hornets and Bees that are native to the area.
DISTANCE 100 Mile Run (1 short 3-ish mile loop at the start and 3 x 32-ish mile loops) 100K Run (2 x 32-ish mile loop) 50K Run (1 32-ish mile loop) 1/2 Marathon Run (1 13-ish mile loop) ***Check "Maps & Stuff" tab for detailed course information***
START TIME & TIME LIMIT 100Mile START TIME: 6am CDT on Saturday, August 26, 2023 TIME LIMIT: 33 Hours CHECK IN/PACKET PICKUP: Friday, August 25 from 2pm - 7pm PRE-RACE MEETING: Friday, August 25 from 6pm - 7pm PACER for 100Mi Only 1 pacer at a time will be allowed on the course. Pacer can be picked up on the start of the 2nd loop. PACER must CHECK IN at Start/Finish
100K START TIME: 7am CDT on Saturday, August 26, 2023 TIME LIMIT: 32 Hours CHECK IN/PACKET PICKUP: Friday, August 25 from 2pm - 7pm PRE-RACE MEETING: Friday, August 25 from 6pm - 7pm PACER for 100K Only 1 pacer at a time will be allowed on the course. Pacer can be picked up on the start of the 2nd loop. PACER must CHECK IN at Start/Finish
50K START TIME: 7am CDT on Saturday, August 26, 2023 TIME LIMIT: 32 Hours CHECK IN/PACKET PICKUP: Friday, August 25 from 2pm - 7pm PRE-RACE MEETING: Friday, August 25 from 6pm - 7pm PACER Not Allowed for 50K Distance.
1/2 Marathon START TIME: 8am CDT on Saturday, August 26, 2023 TIME LIMIT: 12 Hours CHECK IN/PACKET PICKUP: Friday, August 25 from 2pm - 7pm PRE-RACE MEETING: Friday, August 25 from 6pm - 7pm PACER Not Allowed for 1/2 Marathon Distance.
*Contact us via email for early or late Check In.
AID STATIONS
There will be 5 manned aid stations fully-stocked with water, Tailwind, gels, snacks, first aid, and enthusiastic volunteers! Approximate distance between aid stations is 5 miles with no distance greater than approximately 8 miles between aid stations in either event.
Restrooms will be at all aid stations.
SWAG & AWARDS
Each registered runners will receive a custom tech T-Shirt (Men) Tank Top (Women) from Headsweats (gender specific) and post race beer to Salute! **Shirt Order Deadline is July 6, 2023**
~All registrations made after the Swag Order Deadline will receive an alternative swag with race entry~ AWARDS AS YOU FINISH Finisher Awards: 100 Mile Run - Large Custom Belt Buckle 100K Run - Small Custom Belt Buckle 50K Run - Custom Medal 1/2 Marathon - Custom Medal
Overall Awards for both Male and Female winners for 100Mi, 100K, 50K and 1/2 Marathon distances.