Red Cedar Trail Half Marathon and 38k

Giant City State Park, located within Shawnee National Forest, offers a stunning trail experience in southern Illinois. Featuring a course with diverse terrains, participants can expect single tracks, gravel road connectors, technical sections, and creek crossings. The event is cupless, encouraging self-sufficiency; it offers well-stocked aid stations. Participants receive a swag bag and can opt for a t-shirt at an additional cost. Finishers are awarded a medal and drink at the event lodge. The park provides lodging and camping, ideal for participants and families seeking a complete adventure near Carbondale.