Central Illinois Trail Running Alliance- CITRA

03/08/2026

Thank you everyone who came out and made Cactus Classic a success! Trails were as good as they get, and even after it cooled off it was warmer than most years.

Extra shout out to our volunteers! I could absolutely NOT do this race without you! Thank you!

Results have been loaded - please let me know if you see any issues.

https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=129897

Photos have been shared to an online album and can be found here:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/915GQMMpbUWDDovaA

Hope to see everyone again next year!

Shared album · Tap to view!

03/07/2026

The course for Cactus Classic is marked - and just in time, the skies opened up just as I was pulling out of the parking lot!

The trails are in fantastic condition, and the torrential downpour should mean less dust and fast times!

Race day registration is available - come on out and set a course record!

10K - $60 | Half Marathon - $80 | Marathon - $100
(does not include shirt or hoodie)

Pickup/race day registration starts at 7 AM at Oak Campground.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/EJgS91PNz4XMoF8S8

Current Course Records:

MEN
10K – Mike Heffron – 41:12 (2016)
Half Marathon – Justin Stewart – 1:23:23 (2024)
Marathon – Jeff King – 3:20:49 (2016)

WOMEN
10K – Chloe Schmidt – 49:58 (2017)
Half Marathon – Nicole Benson – 1:41:20 (2018)
Marathon – Brooke Williams – 3:53:14 (2020)

★★★★★ · Campground

02/28/2026

LAST CALL! Today is the last day for online registration for Cactus Classic! Race day registration prices are higher, so save yourself a few bucks and get signed up today!

Register Now!

02/20/2026

LAST CALL!!! Today is the final day to register for Cactus Classic if you want a hoodie or shirt! If you don't want/need more running apparel, we'll pass along the savings starting at midnight.

Volunteers are still needed - please register on UltraSignup so we know you're coming! EDIT - volunteer page is now live, apologies for anyone who tried to sign up but couldn't!

https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=129897

02/01/2026

We're just over a month out from the 16th running of Cactus Classic, but if you want a hoodie or shirt you'll need to register by Feb 20th! This year's color is "Sand". 😁 Don't miss out!

Can't run, but still want a hoodie? We still need volunteers, too!

https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=129897

11/28/2025

Black Friday deal alert! Sign up for Cactus Classic using code "BF20" and get 20% OFF entry - our best deal of the year! Good on any distance and a great gift for that hard to shop for runner!

Only good through Black Friday, and only for the first 20 entries - don't wait!

Register Now!

10/15/2025

Cactus Classic registration is open! Use coupon code "SPOOKY EARLY" through October 31 for 10% off any distance!

Register Now!

03/14/2025

Photo dump from Cactus Classic! I apologize to anyone I missed, it was a little hectic as the first runners came through.

101 new items added to shared album

03/10/2025

Thanks again to everyone for coming out for the Cactus Classic on Saturday! Special thanks to our volunteers and the park staff - I couldn't do it without you!

Final results can be found below!

03/08/2025

Cactus Classic live results!

Race results: 2025 Cactus Classic @ Forest City, IL, United States. Saturday, March 8, 2025 8:01 AM (GMT-6)