Trail Running calendar near Albion 2025-2026

The Quail Ridge Farm Backyard Ultra will take place in Albion on Saturday 19 July 2025.

The Madder Than a Wet Hen 5K is a unique summer trail race held in Charleston, Illinois, at Willenborg Woods. This challenging 5K features about 1,100 feet of elevation gain and includes a memorable one-third mile stretch running directly through the shallow Embarras River, offering a wet and wild e..

The 5th Annual Honor and Remember Run in Velpen, Indiana, is a family-friendly event held at Cool Springs, featuring a 5K Run/Walk, a 10K Trail and Ruck Run, and a Virtual Run option. This race honors military veterans, their families, emergency personnel, and those who died on 9/11 and subsequent w..

The Shawnee Hills Trail Races, held at Camp Ondessonk in Ozark, Illinois, offer challenging ultramarathon distances including 100 miles, 100K, 50K, and a half marathon. Set within the scenic Shawnee National Forest, the course features a figure-eight loop with 80% single-track trails, technical terr..

The Last Boyscout is a challenging Last Man Standing race held at Ferne Clyffe State Park in Goreville, Illinois. Participants run a 4.167-mile loop on the Boyscout Trail, featuring single track, jeep roads, paved sections, and about 600 feet of elevation gain per loop. The race tests endurance and..

The Honest Abe Trail Run is held at Lincoln State Park in Lincoln City, Indiana, offering marathon, 14K, and 5K distances. The marathon consists of three loops around the park's primary trail course, which features mostly double-track trails with some gravel and road crossings. The 14K is a single l..

The Arrowhead Endurance Run, held at Arrowhead Lake Campground in Johnston City, Illinois, features a certified 2.07-mile loop trail around the lake, mostly gravel with minimal elevation change, ideal for fast times and high mileage. The event offers multiple race options including 24-hour, 24-hour..

The Shake Your Trail Feather Trail Run takes place at Willenborg Woods in Charleston, Illinois, offering a variety of distances including 5K, 8-mile, 16-mile, and 50K ultra runs. Set amidst pristine timber, grassy riverside paths, and babbling creeks, the course features technical single-track trail..

The Elsa Chicken Plucker Backyard Ultra is a unique trail running event held at Willenborg Woods in Charleston, Illinois, featuring a 4.167-mile loop that runners complete every hour. Set on 149 acres of scenic trails, the course includes single-track paths, groomed grass trails, riverside views, ri..