MarathonRegistration OpenBQ

Rend Lake Marathon

March 27, 2027 · 8:30 AMBenton, IL, United States

Save

Race snapshot

Race Day

48°F

Feels cool

Total elevation gain

492ft

Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft

Crowd Rating

1/ 10

Quiet course sections

The Lowdown

The Rend Lake Marathon takes place on Saturday, March 27, 2027 in Benton, Illinois, with the marathon starting at 8:30 am Central Time. It is a single loop around the southern part of Rend Lake that follows the lakeside bike path and rolling country roads past Lake Hamilton and Lake Benton, and finishes at North Marcum Beach. The marathon course is USATF certified (IL25059NM) and a Boston Marathon qualifier. Marathon and half marathon runners are bused from North Marcum Beach to their start lines. A half marathon and a quarter marathon run the same morning, every race has its own finisher medal, and Seasons Lodge and Condominiums at the Rend Lake Golf Course gives race-weekend guests a 10% discount.

Course Highlights: 01Rend Lake – the course crosses the lake for a panoramic view over the water
02South Sandusky Beach – the lakeside bike path passes this beach
03Rend Lake Marina – a stop along the bike path
04Rend Lake Visitors Center – on the bike path section
05Rend Lake spillway – a spillway view from the bike path
06Lake Hamilton – the country roads wind past it
07Lake Benton – the country roads wind past it
08North Marcum Beach – the finish line
Also on this race weekend: Half marathon
Time Limit: Courses close at 3:30 PM (7 hours)
Boston Qualifier: This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event. Achieve your qualifying standard here on a verified course.

01: Every race has its own finisher medal, and the medals have a magnetic side so they connect to each other.
02: Marathon awards go to the top three overall men and women, who also win free entry to 2027, and the top three in each age group from 0-19 to 70+.
03: Marathon and half marathon runners are bused to their starts; buses leave North Marcum Beach at 7:45 am for the marathon.
04: Seasons Lodge and Condominiums at Rend Lake Golf Course offers a 10% discount for race weekend; mention the Rend Lake Marathon.

Questions about the Rend Lake Marathon 2027

When is the Rend Lake Marathon 2027?

Saturday, March 27, 2027.

Where is the Rend Lake Marathon?

Benton, IL, United States.

What time does the Rend Lake Marathon start?

The race starts at 8:30 AM, local time.

What is the Rend Lake Marathon time limit?

Courses close at 3:30 PM (7 hours).

How do I enter the Rend Lake Marathon 2027?

Registration is open. Mar 26, 2027: Registration closes. Ways in: Register online through RunSignup.

How much does the Rend Lake Marathon 2027 cost?

Marathon: $115.

When and where is packet pickup for the Rend Lake Marathon?

Mar 26, 2027: 5 to 7 pm at Seasons Restaurant at Rend Lake Golf Course, Whittington.

What is the Rend Lake Marathon elevation gain?

150 m (492 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Relatively flat course.

What is the Rend Lake Marathon course like?

It passes Rend Lake, South Sandusky Beach and Rend Lake Marina.

What is the weather like at the Rend Lake Marathon?

The race-day average is 9 °C (48 °F). Feels cool.

Is the Rend Lake Marathon a Boston qualifier?

Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.

Prepare for This Race

Pace CalculatorPlan splits for marathon Race PredictorPredict your marathon time BQ CalculatorBQ-eligible course Fuel PlannerPlan nutrition for marathon, cool weather Difficulty Analyzer492ft gain, 48°F avg, marathon Training PacesTraining zones for marathon

Running this race?

MarathonOS puts your race countdown on your Lock Screen and keeps every race-week checklist on your phone. Checklists and your race report are free for your first race.

Scan to download

Community

Stories, tips, and race-day snapshots from runners who have tackled this course.

Race Day Photos

Share the scenery, finish-line celebrations, and behind-the-scenes snapshots.

No photos yet. Be the first to showcase the course.