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Tunnel Hill Marathon

Vienna, IL
Saturday, November 14, 2026


  5 Stars from 3 Reviews

Course Description
The Tunnel Hill Marathon starts in City Park, travels south on the gravel Tunnel Hill State Trail fro 1.1 miles and then heads north on the trail until the second turn around. Runners will then finish back at City Park.

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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Saturday, November 14, 2026
2025: TBD

Course Information

Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Out and Back
Surface: Trail

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 46°F (7°C)
Average High: 55°F (12°C)
Average Low: 37° F (2°C)

PR Score & Course Score

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Race Size

2025: 94 Finishers
2024: 35 Finishers
2023: 56 Finishers
2022: 47 Finishers
2021: 60 Finishers
2020: 72 Finishers

BQ Percentages

2025: 9.6%
2024: 5.7%
2023: N/A
2022: N/A
2021: N/A
2020: 11.1%

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No




Tunnel Hill Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Tunnel Hill Marathon was the 384th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 497th largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2025, 9.6% of Tunnel Hill Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2024, 5.7% of finishers qualified for Boston.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Tunnel Hill Marathon ranked 144th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and 268th in 2024. In Illinois, it ranked 5th in 2025 and 6th in 2024. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different races.

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Race Reviews


5.0
Based on 3 reviews
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Friendliest fellow runners, beautiful course

Full Review:

This was my first small, non-city marathon. It was easy--no parking hassles, easy for my husband to spectate. The race volunteers were all fantastic, and fellow runners were amazing, too. There really isn't any crowd support beyond volunteers and a few family/friends at a couple of the aid stations, but the other runners--including the ultrarunners--were super supportive. Very different feel with all the ultrarunners out there--very inspiring! Beautiful course with deer, fall colors, and the tunnel, which really is cool. Would absolutely do this one again.

Race Tips:

The course really is fairly flat. The uphill going out and the downhill coming back are noticeable, but barely. Pacing is therefore easy. I brought a hydration pack but probably didn't need it with the available water stations, especially given the cool weather.

Travel/Logistics Tips:

You don't have to get there super early and parking is easy at the start line/city park. We stayed 10 miles away in Marion; the drive to and from the race is simple and no big deal.
Reviewed by AC About 2019

Beautiful course

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Reviewed by Anonymous About 2018

Beautiful trail

Full Review:

The trail and tunnel were beautiful, making the sites great. I personally liked the small size, space of aid stations, and the inspiration that I drew from seeing the 100 mile runners.

Race Tips:

The gradual 300 ft plus climb did get me pretty bad, I recommend going out slow and saving it for the last 9 miles which are downhill. After the first 3 you have 9 miles uphill , then a down up down up dip, followed by 9 downhill.

Travel/Logistics Tips:

I stayed in metropolis which is pretty close, parking is no problem, arrived about 40 minutes ahead of time with plenty to spare. They served pretty good and much appreciated burgers for free at the race
Reviewed by Travis Bosich About 2018