Rend Lake 1/4 Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start — fast day potential, warming through the race
A cool 49°F at the start line is ideal for fast times — expect to warm up quickly once you're moving. Temperatures rising to 62°F through the course will gradually increase perceived effort in the second half. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing.
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Race Info
The Rend Lake 1/4 Marathon covers 6.55 miles on the Saturday of race weekend and starts and finishes at North Marcum Beach. It is a lollipop course that leaves the beach area and then joins the marathon course for its last 4 miles. The route follows paved paths and country roads along Rend Lake in southern Illinois.
