Temptation 200 Ultras
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Temptation 200 Ultras : event facts
Temptation 200 Ultras takes place Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Sand Ridge State Forest near Forest City, Illinois. This is the event's 8th annual running. Distances offered:
- 200K
- 50K
- Not At All Tempted 10K
Race format, logistics and refunds
All long-ultra entrants register as 200K participants and may choose to stop at 50K, 100K, or 150K during the event. The 50K is two loops of the course and finishes earn a custom challenge coin. Finishers at 100K, 150K, and 200K receive distance-specific buckles; winners of each distance receive a framed map award and there is an award for the last 200K finisher who meets cutoffs. Upgrades to longer distances can be done online before race day or on race day for the cash difference; on-site upgrades may result in a buckle being mailed if supplies run out.
Camping at the start/finish is included with the race fee. Oak Campground has pit toilets and a hand-powered water pump; there are no showers or electric hookups in the park. Sweatshirts are not guaranteed for registrations after August 1. Registration closes August 25, 2026. Refund and deferral policy: 75% refund through April 30; 60% refund from May 1 through June 30; deferral only after July 1; no refunds or deferrals after August 26. Deferrals are valid for one year, with pregnancy-related deferrals valid up to three years. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.