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Illinois Marathon
Illinois Marathon is a marathon and half marathon event held in Champaign, Illinois. It is usually held in April; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 11,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- April
- Location
- Champaign, IL
- Field size
- ~11,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- April (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Champaign, Illinois
- Distances
- Marathon, Half
- Field size
- About 11,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling hills
- Registration
- raceroster.com
- Official website
- illinoismarathon.org
About the Illinois Marathon
A flat, fast multi-distance race weekend through the University of Illinois campus and twin cities of Champaign-Urbana, drawing roughly 11,000 participants across all distances. The marathon finishes on the field at Memorial Stadium.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of the 100 largest running events in the nation; USATF-certified; Boston-qualifier marathon finishing inside Memorial Stadium
- Notes
- Growing marathon event
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Illinois Marathon: common questions
- When is the Illinois Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in April. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Illinois Marathon held?
- In Champaign, Illinois.
- What distances does the Illinois Marathon offer?
- Marathon and Half.
- How many people run the Illinois Marathon?
- About 11,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Illinois Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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