Ozark, IL

The Shawnee Hills 100 100Mi, 100K and 50K are simultaneous trail races that will be held across the scenic Shawnee National Forest in Southern IL. THE COURSE is a combination of 80% single track trail, all dirt with some fire roads and to keep you present there are enough rocks, roots and creek crossings. Distance: 100 Mile Run (3 x 30 mile loop + 10 mile out and back) 100K Run (2 x 30 mile loop) 50K Run (1 loop) Elevation Gain Per Loop is approx. 3200 feet and Elevation Loss Per Loop is approx. 3200 feet The runners will get to explore Jackson Hollow, Belle Smith Springs, and the Bay Creek Reservoir and several waterfalls along the course including Pakentuck Falls (the tallest free-falling waterfall in Illinois), Jackson Falls, Horseshoe Falls, and Cedar Falls along with some inspiring views from Salomon's Ridge.

Upcoming Races

Aug 24 2024
50 KM
3,200 3,200 ft.
Single Loop Course
32:00 Cutoff
3 Elevation Rating
Hilly, ~2500-7500 feet in 50 miles
4 Surface Rating
Substantial rocks, roots and/or ruts
Aug 24 2024
100 KM
Two 32ish-mile figure-8 loops
6,400 6,400 ft.
Multiple Loop Course
32:00 Cutoff
3 Elevation Rating
Hilly, ~2500-7500 feet in 50 miles
4 Surface Rating
Substantial rocks, roots and/or ruts
Aug 24 2024
100 Miles
One short 3-ish mile loop at the start and three 32ish-mile figure-eight loops
9,600 9,600 ft.
Multiple Loop Course
33:00 Cutoff
3 Elevation Rating
Hilly, ~2500-7500 feet in 50 miles
4 Surface Rating
Substantial rocks, roots and/or ruts

Results

Date Finishers Top Result (M) Top Result (F)
08/26/23 No Ultra Finishers
08/27/22 8 26:35:51 32:10:20
08/28/21 9 29:51:11 31:25:17
08/22/20 12 19:50:58 28:02:30
08/24/19 8 21:30:37 29:07:18
08/25/18 7 26:32:59 30:11:41
08/26/17 14 27:47:00 26:59:28
Date Finishers Top Result (M) Top Result (F)
08/26/23 22 14:52:33 17:50:50
08/27/22 23 15:09:26 19:19:09
08/28/21 16 13:13:22 18:19:55
08/22/20 14 13:53:04 18:49:11
08/24/19 24 14:13:50 14:30:40
08/25/18 21 13:47:41 15:27:11
08/26/17 19 15:19:26 15:56:31
Date Finishers Top Result (M) Top Result (F)
08/26/23 73 5:37:40 6:20:26
08/27/22 70 4:33:42 6:21:05
08/28/21 59 6:13:12 6:41:35
08/22/20 62 5:21:28 6:55:08
08/24/19 47 5:25:45 6:53:47
08/25/18 40 6:29:44 6:16:19
08/26/17 35 5:15:10 6:54:36