Road RunningWorld Marathon Majors Qualifier

Illinois Marathon

Road Running covering 1 km to 42.2 km with up to 25 m D+ in Champaign (Illinois, United States)

LocationChampaign, Illinois, United StatesShow on map(40.1164° N, 88.2434° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +45 m

Illinois Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Champaign, Illinois, US focused on Road Running. It is part of World Marathon Majors Qualifier. Key features include Kids & Youth Races, City Run.

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +25 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +15 m D+), 10K (10 km, +45 m D+), 5K (5 km, +22 m D+), 1 Mile (1.63 km, +7 m D+), and Kids Run (1 km, +4 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (illinoismarathon.com).

Official website
Illinois Marathon in Champaign (Work: "Race runners in Courmayeur", Photo: Parkywiki, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Race runners in Courmayeur" · Photo: Parkywiki · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Kids & Youth RacesCity Run

Races & distances (6)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+25 m217 m - 227 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+15 m220 m - 226 mLoop courseRoute & profile
10KRoad Running10 km+45 m223 m - 242 mLoop courseRoute & profile
5KRoad Running5 km+22 m226 m - 235 mLoop courseRoute & profile
1 MileRoad Running1.63 km+7 m229 m - 233 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Kids RunRoad Running1 km+4 m217 m - 219 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+25 m D+
Elevation loss
-25 m D-
Altitude range
217 m - 227 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.1 % / 0.2 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+25 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS40.1164° N, 88.2434° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 217 m to 227 m above sea level (+25 m D+, -25 m D-)

Peak: 227 m·at 14.6 km·Ø 0.1 %
217 m220 m224 m227 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km227 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Illinois Marathon take place?

Illinois Marathon takes place in Champaign, Illinois, US (start area at coordinates 40.1164° N, 88.2434° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Illinois Marathon?

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +25 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +15 m D+), 10K (10 km, +45 m D+), 5K (5 km, +22 m D+), 1 Mile (1.63 km, +7 m D+), and Kids Run (1 km, +4 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Illinois Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +25 m of elevation gain and -25 m of elevation loss, ranging between 217 m and 227 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Illinois Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (illinoismarathon.com).