Explore 19 trail running and hiking routes across Illinois. 4 organized races and 15 training routes covering distances from 3.4 mi to 32.8 mi. Elevation gains range from 11 ft to 2,949 ft.
| Route Name | Location | Distance | Elevation Gain | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raceway Trail | IL | 3.4 mi | 149 ft | race |
| Brunner Trail | IL | 3.5 mi | 11 ft | race |
| Bank of America Chicago Marathon | Chicago, Illinois | 26.8 mi | 128 ft | race |
| Shawnee Hills 50K | IL | 32.8 mi | 2,949 ft | race |
| Sauganash / Valley Line Trail / Skokie Valley Trail (IL) | Cook County, Illinois | 8.3 mi | 80 ft | route |
| Sag Valley Main Trail | IL | 8.5 mi | 284 ft | route |
| Constitution Trail Interurban Branch | Bloomington, Illinois | 9.2 mi | 115 ft | route |
| Red Loop | IL | 9.2 mi | 176 ft | route |
| River Ridge Back Pack Trail | Forest Glen County Preserve, Illinois | 9.3 mi | 1,165 ft | route |
| Waterfall Glen Main Trail | IL | 9.3 mi | 191 ft | route |
| Lake Carroll Loop (IL) | Carroll County, Illinois | 10.3 mi | 1,035 ft | route |
| OBT-1 | Chicago, Illinois | 10.5 mi | 251 ft | route |
| Constitution Trail Bloomer Line Branch | Bloomington, Illinois | 13.5 mi | 173 ft | route |
| Constitution Trail Illinois Central Branch | Normal, Illinois | 18.3 mi | 300 ft | route |
| Green Bay Trail (IL) | Cook County, Illinois | 18.3 mi | 123 ft | route |
| Pedway | Chicago, Illinois | 20.0 mi | 2,793 ft | route |
| Chief Illini Trail (IL) | Shelby County, Illinois | 21.7 mi | 1,931 ft | route |
| Lincoln Prairie Grass Trail (IL) | Coles County, Illinois | 24.3 mi | 190 ft | route |
| Crab Orchard Lake Loop (IL) | Williamson County, Illinois | 28.3 mi | 795 ft | route |
There are 4 organized races and 15 self-supported routes available in Illinois.
The average elevation gain is 676 feet, with routes ranging from 11 to 2,949 feet.
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