River to River Marathon (2nd Annual)
- Date Sat 1st May 2027
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Louisiana, Illinois
- Price $84.74
- Races 1 race
- Distances Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable running experience at the Second Annual River to River Marathon on Saturday, May 1, 2027, in Louisiana, Pike! This unique point-to-point marathon offers a scenic route spanning 26.2 miles from the majestic Mississippi River in Louisiana, Missouri, to the serene Illinois River in Pearl, Illinois. Unlike traditional city marathons, this event takes you through the heart of rural America, showcasing picturesque farmland and charming small communities along the way.
Whether you're a seasoned marathoner aiming for a personal best or a newcomer looking to conquer your first marathon, the River to River Marathon provides a challenging yet rewarding atmosphere. Not up for the full distance? Form a team and take part in the exhilarating Four-Person River Relay, where each runner tackles a segment of the course while passing along a mystery baton that adds an exciting twist to the race! Join us for a day of camaraderie, scenic views, and the thrill of running from one legendary river to another. Don't miss your chance to be part of this remarkable journey across Pike County!
Whether you're a seasoned marathoner aiming for a personal best or a newcomer looking to conquer your first marathon, the River to River Marathon provides a challenging yet rewarding atmosphere. Not up for the full distance? Form a team and take part in the exhilarating Four-Person River Relay, where each runner tackles a segment of the course while passing along a mystery baton that adds an exciting twist to the race! Join us for a day of camaraderie, scenic views, and the thrill of running from one legendary river to another. Don't miss your chance to be part of this remarkable journey across Pike County!
Organiser's Description
Second Annual River to River Marathon
Run from one great American river to another.
The Second Annual River to River Marathon is a one-of-a-kind, point-to-point endurance race beginning along the Mississippi River in Louisiana, Missouri. From there, runners cross into Illinois and travel through the wide-open river bottoms and rural countryside of Pike County before finishing near the Illinois River in Pearl, Illinois.
This is not another city marathon filled with loops, crowded streets and concrete. It is 26.2 honest miles across the heart of rural Americapast farmland, small communities and miles of open country between two legendary rivers.
The River to River Marathon was created to be simple, challenging and unforgettable. Whether you are chasing a personal record, completing your first marathon or looking for a race with a story worth telling, this course gives every runner the opportunity to say:
I ran from the Mississippi River to the Illinois River.
Four-Person River Relay
Not ready to tackle all 26.2 miles alone? Gather four runners and cross Pike County together.
Each member of the four-person relay team will complete one section of the marathon course. At each exchange point, the teams baton will be passed to the next runner until the final teammate carries it across the finish line at the Illinois River.
But this isnt a track meetand you wont be passing an ordinary aluminum tube.
What Is the Baton?
We arent telling you yet.
Unmistakably connected to the River to River experience and unlike anything you have carried in another relay.
Youll have to register, assemble your team and show up on race morning to find out exactly what youre carrying across Pike County.
Choose your challenge:
Run all 26.2 miles as an individual
Divide the course among a four-person relay team
Carry the mystery baton from the Mississippi River to the Illinois River
No loops.
No big-city congestion.
Just two rivers, four runners and one unforgettable trip across Pike County.
Join us for the Second Annual River to River Marathonand prepare to carry something you probably werent expecting.
Run from one great American river to another.
The Second Annual River to River Marathon is a one-of-a-kind, point-to-point endurance race beginning along the Mississippi River in Louisiana, Missouri. From there, runners cross into Illinois and travel through the wide-open river bottoms and rural countryside of Pike County before finishing near the Illinois River in Pearl, Illinois.
This is not another city marathon filled with loops, crowded streets and concrete. It is 26.2 honest miles across the heart of rural Americapast farmland, small communities and miles of open country between two legendary rivers.
The River to River Marathon was created to be simple, challenging and unforgettable. Whether you are chasing a personal record, completing your first marathon or looking for a race with a story worth telling, this course gives every runner the opportunity to say:
I ran from the Mississippi River to the Illinois River.
Four-Person River Relay
Not ready to tackle all 26.2 miles alone? Gather four runners and cross Pike County together.
Each member of the four-person relay team will complete one section of the marathon course. At each exchange point, the teams baton will be passed to the next runner until the final teammate carries it across the finish line at the Illinois River.
But this isnt a track meetand you wont be passing an ordinary aluminum tube.
What Is the Baton?
We arent telling you yet.
Unmistakably connected to the River to River experience and unlike anything you have carried in another relay.
Youll have to register, assemble your team and show up on race morning to find out exactly what youre carrying across Pike County.
Choose your challenge:
Run all 26.2 miles as an individual
Divide the course among a four-person relay team
Carry the mystery baton from the Mississippi River to the Illinois River
No loops.
No big-city congestion.
Just two rivers, four runners and one unforgettable trip across Pike County.
Join us for the Second Annual River to River Marathonand prepare to carry something you probably werent expecting.
Races
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River to River Marathon (2nd Annual)
Incl. $5.74 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 1st May 2027 (8:00AM CDT)
$84.74
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13495 US-54, HWY 54, Louisiana, 63353, IL, United States
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