Pekin, IL, United States · Saturday, April 10, 2027

Fixed Distance 50K

Potawatomi 30 Mile Trail Run

184 days away

48 km Distance

1,500 m Climbing

4.7 Grit · Challenging

40.5675° N, 89.6407° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 31 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Field size ~39 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (30mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, April

Daytime high 18°C

Night low 5°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 13 h 02 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 205 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	30mi	39	Zachary Dicken · 04:35:02	Jacinda Shields · 06:08:00
2025	30mi	16	Michael Braun · 04:39:48	Jessica Glomb · 07:36:32
2024	30mi	28	Alexander White · 04:50:40	Rebekah Lynch · 05:54:32
2023	30mi	33	Michael Braun · 05:10:00	Rebekah Lynch · 06:07:00
2022	30mi	32	Adam Pittman · 06:25:41	Lily Medina · 06:14:27
2021	30mi	36	Joey Miller · 04:31:52	Teri Markley · 07:13:00
2019	30mi	49	Ben Harner · 05:03:15	Holly Pfaff · 06:47:27
2018	30mi	27	Zachary Lish · 05:22:15	Carolyn Zhang · 06:19:49
2017	30mi	28	Jason Midlock · 05:19:33	Whitney Johnson · 05:45:43
2016	30mi	15	Justin Wise · 06:41:50	Allison Moy-Borgen · 05:57:24

The field grew 144% between 2025 (16) and 2026 (39). 36% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (30mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Course notes

terrain This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

Gear for this race

Chosen for 48 km of trail with 1,500 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 31 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 48 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 1,500 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 34 h limit puts you out there after dark.

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