Pere Marquette Endurance Trail Run 2026 — Grafton, IL

Date
December 12, 2026
Location
Grafton, IL
Venue
13112 Visitors Center Lane
Start Time
9:30 AM
Entry Fee
$50.00 – $70.00
Events
7.8 Mile Trail Run
Includes
T-Shirt
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This will be the 37th year of the Pere Marquette Endurance Trail Run. 7.8 miles of hills and incredible scenery through the park in December. Packet pickup and pre-race coffee available in the beautiful lodge with a roaring fire. Post race festivities and awards are also in the lodge. The race is a go regardless of rain, sleet, snow, ice, mud or muck. It's a trail race not a day at the beach. HOWEVER.... should the Park Service close Pere Marquette State Park due to severe inclement weather or other unforeseen cause, Metro Tri Club will cancel the event and offer no refunds or deferments. Packet Pickup: Race day starting at 7:30AM in the Pere Marquette State Park Lodge Race Awards: Male and Female Overall, Male and Female Masters (40+), Top 3 age group in 5-year increments from 14 to the oldest person to finish

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Pere Marquette Endurance Trail Run 2026 — Grafton, IL?

Pere Marquette Endurance Trail Run 2026 — Grafton, IL takes place on December 12, 2026. The race is held in Grafton, Illinois.

Where is Pere Marquette Endurance Trail Run 2026 — Grafton, IL held?

Pere Marquette Endurance Trail Run 2026 — Grafton, IL is held at 13112 Visitors Center Lane in Grafton, Illinois.

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