Illinois Marathon Course Information

All races start and end at the University of Illinois campus!

Start near the State Farm Center, run through crowd-filled neighborhoods and tree-lined parks, and finish on the 50-yard line of historic Memorial Stadium. No matter the race, the vibe is wonderful! Go here to see various maps of the many different races, course routes; mile markers; hydration, gel, and medical stations; shelters; relay exchange zones; and maps to help residents and onlookers get around town. They include:

• Marathon and relay (2 pages)
• Half marathon
• 10K
• 5K
• Course Porta-potties location/quantity map ◦
• Best Viewing Areas ◦Beltway (how drivers can avoid road closures on race day)
• Within the Loop
• 5K Within the Loop
• ◦Course Impact Times
• Parking Restrictions
• Expo and race-day parking
• Running Along an Ice Age Trail (how glaciers formed the topography of the race course)