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90 days from June 8th or date of registration! Chicago, IL 60602 US
Get Ready to Gear Up and Race Across Illinois!

Events

Wave as you go by Chicago!

The Lake Michigan Shore Run: 63 Miles

Run, Walk, Hike or Bike from the Wisconsin border to the Indiana border all along the lake (0.7 miles/day)
Go border to border!

Southern Illinois Traverse: 90 Miles

Run, walk, hike or bike highway 64 from the Missouri border all the way to Indiana. (1 mile/day)
The Classic!

Take the Lincoln Highway: 180 Miles

Run, Walk, Hike or Bike from Lynwood, a Chicago suburb, to Fulton along the Mississippi River (2 miles/day)
Go at your own pace!

Experience Historic Route 66: 300 Miles

Run, Walk, Hike or Bike from Chicago to St. Louis on Route 66 (3.3 miles/day)
The Grand Daddy!

Race the Great River Road: 570 Miles

Run, Walk, Hike or Bike from East Dubuque in the north to Cairo in the south (6.3 miles/day)

Description

Land of Lincoln, we have a challenge for you! A virtual self powered road trip across the great state of Illinois. Get out, be active and log your miles on the Illinois Endurance Challenge benefiting Feeding Illinois!

We have five roadtrips for you to choose from varying in distance from 63 mi, all the way up to 570 mi. Make your choice, and get moving. Along the way, enjoy all that summer in Illinois has to offer. Swimming holes, rivers, the Lakefront Trail, the chirps of the cicada, the thrill of urban centers like Chicago, Peoria and Springfield, alongside the peacefulness of the countryside, home to festivals that feature crafters, flea markets, antiques and even homemade foods.  The only limit on what you can see and do is your imagination.

CHALLENGE COURSES

THE LAKE MICHIGAN SHORE RUN - 63 Miles (~0.7 Miles/Day)

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS TRAVERSE - 90 Miles (1 Mile/Day)

TAKE THE LINCOLN HIGHWAY - 180 Miles (2 Miles/Day)

EXPERIENCE HISTORIC ROUTE 66 - 300 Miles (~3.3 Miles/Day)

RACE THE GREAT RIVER ROAD - 570 Miles (~6.3 Miles/Day)

Challenge Contact Info

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