Potawatomi Trail Runs

Potawatomi Trail Runs, held in McNaughton Park, Pekin, Illinois, is a challenging trail running event featuring distances from 10 miles up to 200 miles. The course is a 10-mile loop of mostly single-track dirt trails with prairies, creek crossings, and rolling hills, offering about 1,500 feet of elevation gain per loop. Runners may encounter local wildlife such as deer and owls.

Aid stations are placed every 5 miles to provide food and hydration. The event offers primitive camping, a supportive atmosphere with no restrictions on pacers or crew, and awards including shirts, medals, buckles, and jackets for finishers of longer distances. The race emphasizes safety and requires GPS tracking for record attempts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.