Watershed Endurance 6Hr/3Hr Runs
Watershed Endurance 6Hr/3Hr Runs is an ultra and running race on August 8, 2026 in Edwardsville, IL, with entry fees from $55 to $75.
- Date
- August 8, 2026 (17 days to go)
- Location
- 1591 Tower Ave, Edwardsville, IL
- Price
- $55–$75
- Sports
- UltraRunning
From the Organizer
The Watershed Endurance 6Hr/3Hr Run is an unique event to challenge an individual’s physical abilities hosted by Final Lap Racing. The event will consist of a 3-hour and 6-hour timed run taking place on the 1 Mile path around the Watershed Nature Center. Participants can run, jog, walk or even take a break in between loops. The event is to see how many miles individuals can complete within the 3 or 6 hours limit. Event is limited to 120 participants. So, how far can you go?
Both distances will end at midnight. Participants will be required to wear a headlamp, waist lamp or carry a light after sunset.
Times
6 HR – Start 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
3 HR – Start 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Packet Pickup
Race day Only - 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM in front of the Watershed Nature Center Welcome Center.
In-person registration will be available during Packet Pickup hours on Friday and Race Day
Awards
Male & Female Overall in both races.
Top 2 Male & Female age group winners – 29 & under, 30-30, 40-49, 50-59, 60+ in both races.
Top Male/Female Ruck division winner in both races. Weight minimum - 20lbs for Female and 30lbs for Men. Packs will be weighted during pickup on race day.
*Awards will be based on the number of loops completed AND the fastest finish time within the time limit.
Aid Station
An aid station tent will be setup near the Welcome Center. This will be supplied with water, electrolyte drink, energy gels, fruit, snacks and first aid. There will be no cooked food on-site. Participants are encouraged to provide their own aid during event. Event will be a CUP-FREE event to minimize the trash in the landfills. Restrooms will be available inside the Welcome Center and in parking lot near basketball/sand volleyball courts.
Per City permits - NO grills or open flames allowed on property
Course
The course is a 1.01 Mile loop from the walking path leading to the Welcome Center. The route surface is 50% crushed limestone and 50% pavement.
Course direction changes each year. Even years - Clockwise, Odd years - Counterclockwise
Results
Results will be posted live during the event on the RunSignUp event page. Results will also be posted on UltraSignUp within 24 hours of the conclusion of event.
Live race day results provided by Final Lap Racing.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
87°
Typical Low
68°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Alton - Melvin Price L&D, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Edwardsville, IL
Population
26,543
as of 2023
City Elevation
527 ft
Nearest Airport
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 23 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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17
Days to train
- Race
- Watershed Endurance 6Hr/3Hr Runs
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Location
- 1591 Tower Ave, Edwardsville, IL
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Ultramarathon
An ultramarathon is anything beyond the standard marathon — 50K, 50-mile, 100K, 100-mile, and timed events. Crossing the line is less about speed and more about not quitting.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Watershed Endurance 6Hr/3Hr Runs
Aug 8, 2026