The best running trails in Illinois Beach State Park

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Running in Illinois Beach State Park is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Illinois Beach State Park—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Pennoyer Beach – Alford Park Beach loop from Winthrop Harbor	Expert 03:04 29.5km
Sedge Meadow Forest Preserve loop from Gurnee	Expert 01:45 16.9km
Sterling Lake – Sedge Meadow Forest Preserve loop from Gurnee	Expert 03:05 30.0km
Gowe Memorial Pond – Sedge Meadow Forest Preserve loop from Wadsworth	Expert 01:52 18.1km

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Pennoyer Beach – Alford Park Beach loop from Winthrop Harbor
03:04
29.5km
6:14/km
90m
90m
Expert
12
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Sedge Meadow Forest Preserve loop from Gurnee
01:45
16.9km
6:12/km
20m
20m
Expert
4
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Sterling Lake – Sedge Meadow Forest Preserve loop from Gurnee
03:05
30.0km
6:11/km
40m
40m
Expert
6
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Gowe Memorial Pond – Sedge Meadow Forest Preserve loop from Wadsworth
01:52
18.1km
6:11/km
20m
20m
Expert
4
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.