Guide to Five Illinois Half Marathons
Half marathons have become more and more popular over the past twenty years. Even in the prairies of Illinois, you can find many unexpectedly scenic half marathons. If you can find a good half marathon within driving distance of your home and plan a trip around it, you have the basis for a wonderful weekend get-away. Here's a list of my five favorite half marathons in Illinois: ok 1) The Cactus Classic Trail Run Half Marathon and Marathon, Manito, Illinois Race Description: Sand Ridge State Park in west-central Illinois boasts over 7000 acres of pineland woods. This half marathon is not for the faint of heart! Its remote location on a bluff near the Illinois River makes this race a challenging trail run. Be prepared to wallow in long hilly sections of sand interspersed with dirt trails covered in pine needles. This is a great event if you are training for a full marathon later in the spring. No energy drinks or supplements were handed out, although water bottles were placed beside...