Race organizers and medical team encourage entrants to be fully vaccinated, but no proof of vaccination or negative PCR test is required to participate.
Fully immunized people can still contract and transmit COVID-19, although at a much lower rate than those unvaccinated. So even if you are fully vaccinated, if you are experiencing any symptoms of viral illness (headache, sore throat, cough, fever, fatigue, body aches, loss of sense of smell or taste, shortness of breath), you should not report to the start line on April 27-29. Medical deferral to our 2024 Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend event will be granted to anyone who cannot participate due to any potential COVID-19 symptoms (you must contact race organizers at director@illinoismarathon or by calling the race hotline at 217/372-1444).
