Hennepin Hundred Course Profile

Dixon, IL, Illinois

• Distance: 100 miles
• Elevation Gain: 3,500 ft
• Elevation Loss: 3,500 ft
• High Point: 720 ft
• Low Point: 680 ft
• Time Limit: 30 hours
• Month: October
• Finisher Rate: ~75%

A fast, flat 100-miler along the Hennepin Canal Parkway towpath in northern Illinois. The crushed gravel surface and minimal elevation change make this an ideal course for runners targeting a fast 100-mile finish or first-time 100-miler.

Aid Stations

Name	Mile	Elevation	Crew Access	Drop Bag	Cutoff
Bridge 23	18	700 ft	Yes	Yes	—
Lock 22	35	700 ft	Yes	Yes	12:00
Turnaround	50	710 ft	Yes	Yes	16:00
Lock 22 Return	65	700 ft	Yes	Yes	21:00
Bridge 23 Return	82	700 ft	Yes	Yes	26:00

Course Segments

Segment	Miles	Terrain	Difficulty	Notes
Dixon to Lock 22	0–35	flat	easy	Flat towpath. Find your pace and settle in.
Lock 22 to Turnaround	35–50	flat	easy	Maintain rhythm to the turnaround.
Turnaround to Finish	50–100	flat	moderate	Mental game on the return. Stay consistent.

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