Starved Rock Country Marathon

The council asked for permission to close La Salle St. and parts of other city streets on May 9, and the race president said registration was over 100 runners ahead of the prior year.

1. 01Starved Rock State Park – rolling country hills and rock formations in heavily wooded areas
2. 02Illinois River – the course runs through the river valley
3. 03Ottawa neighborhoods – part of the route passes through town

• Individual registration on RunSignup
• There is no race-day registration; the last day to register is May 7, 2027

• Marathon: at least 18 years old is recommended, based on IMMDA regulations
• Only runners wearing the timing chip on their bib are timed and scored
• Wheeled vehicles, strollers, skates and bicycles are prohibited on the course
• Runners who leave the official course are disqualified

• Bib, collected at packet pickup, is required for race participation

• Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable
• No-shows are not mailed their race shirts or bags