Trail Running calendar near Albion 2026-2027

Trail run at Rudy Mines in Owensboro offering a 10K and a 1-mile kids run; all finishers receive medals and top three men and women in the main race earn awards.

A team-focused 5K cross country race behind the Carterville Community Center on July 17, 2026, with grass, gravel, and paved sections. Teams compete by standard XC scoring and medals and team awards are presented.

Backyard Ultra at Quail Ridge Farm in Albion IL on July 18 2026. Registration includes a t-shirt and a $10 food truck voucher, camping is available the night before, and an optional $1 per lap prize pool is planned.

A 5K trail race on July 25, 2026 in Charleston, IL featuring winding forest trails, a one‑third mile crossing of the Embarras River, about 1,100 feet of elevation gain, and a small field capped at 125 runners with a post-race pancakes and i..

An obstacle and trail running event at Diamond Lake Resort in Owensboro, Kentucky, featuring 5K and 10K options, 28 obstacles, and youth races for ages 4 to 13. Proceeds benefit MentorKids Kentucky.

An off-road 5K on the Lake Land College campus in Mattoon, Illinois, featuring rolling hills, grassy fields and wooded paths. The event highlights the college cross country program in its second year and includes packet pickup at the Field..

Participate in a 5K or 10K trail and ruck run in Velpen to honor veterans and emergency personnel. Enjoy a professionally timed race at Cool Springs that supports local community safety and veteran awareness.

Trail races at Camp Ondessonk in the Shawnee National Forest offering 100 mile, 100K, 50K, night 50K and a half marathon over rugged, scenic single track with multiple waterfalls and staffed aid stations.

A last person standing loop race at Ferne Clyffe State Park with 4.167 mile loops and about 600 feet of climbing per loop. Night laps require a headlamp and reflective vest and registration is capped at 75.

Honest Abe Trail Run at Lincoln State Park offers marathon, 14K and 5K courses on trails and roads with aid stations, drop bag support for marathoners, tiered entry fees, and no participant cap.

An annual 3.1 mile run and walk at the Warrick Humane Society in Newburgh, featuring timed and un-timed 5K options, pet-friendly participation, awards for top finishers, and donation-linked merchandise.

A multi format endurance event on October 10 to 11 2026 at Arrowhead Lake Campground in Johnston City IL. Races run on a certified 2.07 mile gravel loop and include 24 Hour, relay, 12 Hour, night 12 Hour, 6 Hour and 3 Hour options.

A two-day trail running event at Willenborg Woods in Charleston, IL on October 16 and 17, 2026, offering distances from 5K up to 100K. The course features single-track, riverside paths, creeks and technical sections with full course marking..

A Backyard Ultra on June 5, 2027 in Charleston, IL, featuring repeated 4.167-mile loops on single-track and grass trails at Willenborg Woods; hourly laps continue until one runner remains and a Bronze Ticket is awarded.