Join me on April 28-30, 2016 for the 8th Annual Illinois Marathon in “micro-urban” Champaign-Urbana and the University of Illinois campus!
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I have run the half marathon every year for this event since it began in 2009 not just because it’s in my backyard, but because it has quickly become a premier race in the United States, especially due to its supportive crowds and fun atmosphere.
There are race options for all ages and abilities (below), all of which finish in historical Memorial Stadium. I have enjoyed the I-Challenge which allows you to “warm-up” with a 5K on Friday night before the big race on Saturday morning whether you are doing the 10K, Half or Full Marathon.
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- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- Marathon Relay (4 person)
- 10K
- 5K
- Full I-Challenge (5K on Friday + full marathon on Saturday)
- Half I-Challenge (5K on Friday + half marathon on Saturday)
- Mini i-Challenge (5K on Friday + 10K on Saturday)
- Youth Run (Roughly 1K with a finish in Memorial Stadium)
The last two years I have tweeted during my run (aka “twunning”) to try to capture the spirit and fun on the course. (See my GUIDE: Twunning (Tweeting + Running) a Race!)
Here are some of my photos from past years:
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