Volunteers sign up in droves, saving first Illinois Marathon

CHAMPAIGN – On Monday, Mark Knutson was in a bind.

The Fargo, N.D., resident is executive director of the company that is organizing the first-ever Illinois Marathon. Scheduled for April 11, the event has drawn strong interest, with more 7,600 registered entrants in three different races: a marathon, a half marathon and a 5K.

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