Pere Marquette Endurance Trail Run
Updated
Saturday, December 12, 2026, first start 9:30 AM, in Grafton (13112 Visitors Center Lane). Distances: 7.8 miles. Entry from $60; the 7.8 miles goes from $60 to $70 after December 1.
Course and race notes
This will be the 37th year of the Pere Marquette Endurance Trail Run.
7.8 miles of hills and incredible scenery through the park in December. Packet pickup and pre-race coffee available in the beautiful lodge with a roaring fire. Post race festivities and awards are also in the lodge.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 12
2026 · in 35 days
Start time
9:30 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
7.8 miles
Price
$60
Plus the platform's processing fee
7.8 miles goes up after Tue Dec 1 (in 24 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 12 (in 35 days)
Opened May 1, 2026
Race day in Grafton
Weather
45° / 28°F
Typical high and low for December 12, with a 27% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, St Charles Co Airport, MO (6.9 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:11 AM – 4:40 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
21 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Nearest public restroom: under 0.1 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 11
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.