March Madness Half Marathon Cary, IL   Mar 15, 2026

The March Madness Half Marathon course is a certified USATF course: IL-14001-JW, starting and finishing at Cary-Grove High School. The half marathon course has been dubbed the most challenging in Northern Illinois and an excellent training race for spring marathons. All miles will be accurately marked with a sign marker. Water and a performance drink will be provided at approximate 2.5 mile intervals and at the finish line.

The Hillstriders Club will award scholarship money to three or more graduating seniors from a McHenry County high school in memory of Fritz Kauffman. The March Madness Half Marathon will offer 25 VIP entries which will be available as charitable donations to the Scholarship. VIP entries receive special parking passes, private restrooms and pre and post race refreshments in a private VIP lounge. VIP entries cost $125 and will be used for our scholarship program.