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Red Cedar Trail Half Marathon and 38k

📅 May 29, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Makanda · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (May 30, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

3.1 mi13.1 mi24.5 mi

About

The Red Cedar Trail Half Marathon and 38K takes place in Makanda, Illinois, in late May, in the Shawnee National Forest area. The longer trail race (listed as 38K, though the data shows about 24.5 miles) starts at 7:00 a.m., the trail half marathon (13.1 miles) at 7:30 a.m. and a 5K called Taste of 5K at 8:00 a.m.

The course is technical, with elevation changes, stream crossings, rocky bluffs and mixed surfaces from gravel to rugged single-track. Runners begin at Pavilion 5 in Giant City State Park and complete two laps of the Red Cedar Trail loop. Aid stations stand at major intersections, and an additional water point is offered in a cup-free format, so carry a bottle or soft flask.

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