Trail Running calendar near Bloomington 2026-2027

Midwest OCR in Marseilles, Illinois features 5K and 10K obstacle courses, ruck options, a kid's loop, and a multi-lap Bearded Challenge, with finisher shirts, medals, and professional photos included; elite divisions award podiums and cash..

A loop-based running event at Limestone Park offering 8 hour and 4 hour races on a 1.65 mile course with mixed crushed limestone and asphalt terrain. Scoring is by completed loops and proceeds support local organizations.

A timed two-mile obstacle course at Richland Community College in Decatur, IL with about 20-25 obstacles and a fire truck hose down finish. Proceeds support Richland Community College's Student Veterans' Resource Center and donations are ta..

Run The Woods is a trail event at Timber Pointe Outdoor Center in Hudson, IL featuring 5K and 8K races with youth divisions and a one mile untimed trail walk. Proceeds benefit Easterseals Central Illinois and Timber Pointe Outdoor Center.

Trail races at Farmdale Reservoir near East Peoria Illinois feature distances from 10K to 100 mile across single-track trail and prairie. The event includes packet pickup, aid stations, camping and specific rules for drop downs and awards.

A fall event at Allerton Park featuring a 5.7 mile trail run, a 2 mile nature walk, and a virtual 5.7 mile option. The riverside course has roots, ruts, and sharp turns, with awards, costume prizes, and park donations.

A community road-and-trail event at Meadowbrook Park in Urbana supporting Grand Prairie Friends, offering 5K and 10K runs, a 5K walk, plus virtual options, medals, and t-shirts.

Trail races at Mcnaughton Park in Pekin, IL on November 14, 2026, offering 3.5, 10, 30 and 50 mile options with a 13 hour cutoff. The 10 mile loop is run in reverse and features two creek crossings and about 1300 feet of gain per loop.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a 2 mile run through the wooded trails of Sheffield Illinois. Wear your best holiday costume for a chance to win prizes at this untimed community event.

The 36th FOLEPI River Trail Classic in East Peoria on November 28, 2026 features a 4 Mile race with multiple award categories and a 2 Mile non timed walk, with bib pickup before the event and a post race gathering.

Experience a cross country style trail race through the Timber Pointe Nature Center at Lake Bloomington. Choose between 4K and 8K loops or a three hour endurance challenge while supporting local nature conservation.

Trail races at Wildlife Prairie Park in Hanna City, Illinois with 5K and 10K loop courses on maintenance trails and single track. Day park admission is included and the event features awards, post race snacks, and volunteer opportunities.