RIVER TO RIVER MARATHON

The River to River Marathon is a point-to-point endurance race running across Pike County, Illinois — beginning at the Mississippi River in Louisiana, Missouri and finishing at the Illinois River in Pearl, Illinois.

This race is designed to be:

-Simple
-Honest
-Community-powered
-Experience-driven

No loops.
No city streets.
Just real miles across rural Illinois.

Race Day Logistics & Transportation:

This is a point-to-point race, and we’ve planned it that way on purpose.

To keep the course clear, safe, and runner-first, we’ve built in simple logistics that just work:

A race shuttle bus will transport solo runners back to the start line after finishing
Relay teams may stage vehicles at exchange points or bring a non-running driver
Multiple access roads allow smooth runner pickups at exchange locations
Course design keeps vehicle traffic off the race path as much as possible
What this means for you:

No dodging cars
No chaotic handoffs
No confusion at exchanges
Just running.

The result is a race that’s organized, safe, and actually fun — whether you’re running solo or with a team.

We’ve thought through the details so you can focus on what matters:
crossing rivers, covering miles, and finishing strong.