DoLittle Marathon

Whether you’re gearing up for your first race, locking in a training run for a big fall marathon, or just want to cruise a gorgeous course, the DoLittle won’t disappoint. This stretch of the trail is scenic, smooth, and speedy — ideal for setting a PR or just enjoying the spring vibes.

🤔 What’s with the name?
You know... Do a little marathon. 😉 Whether that’s a few miles or the full 26.2, we’re here for it!

This is not just flat. It is laser-flat, lightning-fast, and fully certified, a course built to reward strong legs and smart pacing. Even better, it is a dream for spectators. Your fans and crew can cheer you on up to eight times without budging, then roll straight into the start and finish to witness the moment you make it official.

If you are ready for a high-energy, runner-first marathon that delivers speed, support, and unforgettable vibes, lace up and join us. This is the race that shows up.

The courses are super flat and fast making them perfect as a qualifier. The half and full marathon courses are being recertified for 2024.

5K course
Out and back on the Fox River Trail (paved)

10K Course 
Out and back on the Fox River Trail for a total of 3 miles
Out and back on the Glacial Drumlin Trai

Half Marathon Course
Out and back on the Fox River Trail for a total of 3 miles
Out and back on the Glacial Drumlin Trail
Certification map

Marathon Course
Out and back on the Fox River Trail for a total of 3 miles
Out and back on the Glacial Drumlin Trail for a total of 23 miles

Marathon Certification Map

Run Any Distance
If you are training for a fall marathon or ultra, this is the division for you! You can run any distance you want up to 22 miles. You will receive everything other distance get, but you will not be eligible for age group awards since there are no age groups! You will receive a time.

The shirts are gender specific, dry wick and those registered by noon on August 30th are guaranteed a custom race shirt. Everything you ever wanted to know about shirts can be found right here. The FEMALE shirts run small!

There will be7 aid stations on course with water, energy gel and Gatorade. Aid stations may be self serve. Runners are welcome to drop a bag(s) on course with their own hydration and nutrition. If you drop a bag, please make sure it is on the side of the path or it will become a kickball for runners in front of you.

Finish Line

Overall Male & Female will receive custom plaques. Top 3 male & female finishers in 5 year age groups will receive a custom woodle.  All finishers in all distances will receive a custom DoLittle finishers medal.

PLEASE BRING YOUR RECEIPT WITH YOU!

You do not need to print it. We will need to scan the QR code on the receipt, though, so please have your email accessible on your mobile device or save a picture of your receipt with the QR code to your device’s image library.

Saturday, September 13th
6:45am Packet pickup opens
7:00am Early marathon start
8:00am All races start
1:30pm Course breakdown
2:00pm Course closes

Early Start & Course Closures

As much as we’d love to spend days/nights/weekends at our favorite race sites, our permits only allow us to be on site for a limited amount of time. We are required to close the course to stay within those limits and, unfortunately, participants will not be permitted to continue once the course is closed.

If you are concerned about being able to finish the marathon in the allotted time, we want to help you achieve your running goals, so we offer an early start for those who need a little more time. Early start marathoners will receive a chip time, but are not eligible for age group awards or series awards. The course may not be marked, course marshals & police may not be on course, aid stations may not be set, and the course is open to the public. The early start is ONLY for marathoners. 

Those that are not participating in the marathon and start early will not receive an official time and will be disqualified. Additionally, participants who continue after being asked to stop will be disqualified.

This race is chip timed by Silver Circle with a chip start. Your time will start when you cross the start line and stops when you cross the finish line. 

How to wear your bib.

HOW TO TRANSFER, DEFER, CHANGE SHIRTS SIZE, & CHANGE DISTANCES

• Login into RunSignUp.com
• Select your Profile.
• Scroll down to the race you would like to modify.
• Select "Manage Registration".
• All of the race options will be listed on the menu (transfers, change shirts size, modify team, change distances, resend confirmation / QR code & deferrals)

We need volunteers for everything from aid station support to course marshals. If you or your group have an interest in volunteering, we would greatly appreciate the assistance. All volunteers can run a future race at no charge. Register to volunteer by clicking on the volunteer link in the menu above. For more information on volunteering click here.

Are you involved with a workplace wellness program? We’d love to help!

Here’s how it works:

• Contact us with your workplace information.
• We will create a code for your wellness members to use at registration checkout that will waive or discount the registration fee. You can offer any discount amount your workplace wellness program allows.
• The day after the race, we will send you an invoice that can be paid online.