*This is a River to River Runners Club Championship Series event!* The 10k run is set for 7:30am on Saturday, April 11 at the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. The Micro Marathon will start at 9:30 am, and the PeeWee Marathon will start at 10:30 am. Check-in and race day registration begins at 6:30am. All courses start and end at the new refuge headquarters located on Headquarters Road, just West of Rt 148. The courses are flat with a few small, gently rolling hills. All race participants registered by March 29th are guaranteed a T-shirt. There are also prizes for the top three male and female runners in each five-year age group, as well as the overall winner. There will be special awards for participants who participate in all three events. Light refreshments will be provided.
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Southern Illinois 10K, Micro-Marathon, and PeeWee Marathon – Marion, IL 2026
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for April 11.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Marion, IL.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
