Mainly Marathons Heartland Series - Day 3

Portage, Indiana, United States

Jul 13, 2026 - Monday

5k, 10k, 50k, Half-marathon, Marathon, Ultra

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Race Information

Heartland Series is organized by Mainly Marathons, one of the largest race organizers in the US, with races in all 50 states. You can participate in one race or take the challenge to complete the whole series!

Mainly Marathons races are designed for runners who run long and run often. All finishers in races longer than half marathon get a custom metal-stamped nameplate!

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Run the 17th annual Illinois Race Weekend, happening April 2026.

6 distances, 8 Challenges, 1 Weekend. Take your pick of events: marathon, half-marathon, 10K, 5K, Mile, and youth run, plus eight I-Challenge events that dare you to complete multiple events throughout the race weekend to earn extra swag and a coveted third medal!

Thousands of fans and volunteers shower you with Midwest hospitality. First-class race shirts, medals, food, and fanfare.

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Finish at the 50-yard line of historic Gies Memorial Stadium! Snack on bountiful postrace food and then join the rockin’ 27th-Mile Street Fest with live music, a Beer Garden and other festivities.

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Race Facts

Race Size: 1 - 100

Elevation: Fast and Flat

Course Type: Trail

Boston Qualifier: No

Kids Run: No

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