Shawnee Hills 50K

IL, USA

32.8 miles (52.8 km) · 2,949 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Race

Route facts

Distance	32.8 mi (52.8 km)
Elevation gain	2,949 ft (899 m)
Average gain	90 ft per mile (17 m per km)
Longest climb	4.6 mi, 244 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	17.3%
Runnable	89% of the route
Climbs / descents	4 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	4.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Race

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	18%
Mild uphill	33%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	30%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about Shawnee Hills 50K

How much elevation gain does Shawnee Hills 50K have?

Shawnee Hills 50K has 2,949 ft (899 m) of elevation gain over 32.8 miles (52.8 km). That averages 90 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Shawnee Hills 50K?

The difficulty score for Shawnee Hills 50K is 4.1 of 100. That is harder than 36.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 89% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Shawnee Hills 50K?

The longest climb on Shawnee Hills 50K runs 4.6 miles (7.4 km) and gains 244 ft (74 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 17.3%.