Pere Marquette Endurance Trail Run 2023

REGISTRATION

• For questions contact race director Tim Holland at twh@kaybeeelectric.com.

GENERAL

• The race is a go regardless of rain, sleet, snow, ice, mud, muck, etc ...
• Disclaimer Note: Should the Park Service close Pere Marquette State Park due to severe inclement weather, the Metro Tri Club will cancel the Pere Marquette Endurance Trail Run and offer no refunds.
• Covid-19 Note: Should the IDNR fail to issue or rescind the race permit, all registrations will be deferred to the 2024 event. 

WHO   

    You ... that is if you are a runner looking to get off the road & try a real challenge.  We accept no Wimps or Whiners. Harsh penalties exist for anyone caught looking Wimpish or acting Whiner-like.
     
    Note:    Minimum age is 14 years old as of race date.

COURSE SEEDING   

• 7.8 miles over very hilly terrain. Racers start in heats of 25  (every 30 seconds) according to our scientific seeding procedure.
• Seeding is based on your estimated 10K ROAD RACE PACE. You will provide your estimated pace during registration. 

​EARLY START

• We offer an early start option for those who may need a little more time completing the race. You will start one (1) hour early. Water stations and course support will be present. 
• This option allows all runners to finish the race and be able to enjoy the post race refreshments and awards ceremony.
• Runners starting early are still eligible for awards.
• This option is NOT available for faster runners simply looking to start early to avoid the joys of running in the crowd. 

Lodging?   

• Pere Marquette State Park Lodge offers special rooms rates for Friday and/or Saturday night. Simply call the lodge and ask for the Metro Tri Club room block rate. 

• There are also many fine B&B's in the Alton and Grafton area.