Trail Running calendar near Canton 2025-2026

Event overview The Farmdale Trail Run is scheduled for October 11-12, 2025 at Farmdale Reservoir near East Peoria, Illinois. This is the twentieth running of the Farmdale Endurance Trail Runs. The venue is an 800-acre area maintained by the..

Hit scenic, rugged trails at Geode State Park near Danville, IA on Oct 18, 2025, with 5K, 12K and 25K courses featuring single track, rock, sand and creek crossings. All finishers get a geode and winners earn handmade wood and geode plaques..

Oktoberfest Rotary Run is an annual fundraiser in Bloomington, Illinois, held on the third Sunday each October. The event centers at GE Park / Union Park Clubhouse (1750 GE Road) and offers a chip-timed 5K on the Constitution Trail, looping..

Running with Ghouls is a Halloween-themed trail run/walk in Canton, Illinois, organized by YWCA Canton. Participants can choose a 5k or 1 mile distance, with a family-friendly atmosphere and Halloween costumes encouraged but not required. T..

Run McNotagain Fall Trail Runs at McNaughton Park in Pekin IL on October 25 with distances from 3.5 to 50 miles. A reversed 10 mile loop with creek crossings and about 1300 feet of climbing offers a fresh fall trail challenge.

Da Deer Run Run is an 8K cross-country trail race at Timber Pointe Nature Center in Hudson, Illinois. In its fifth year, the course features two loops through Timber Pointe, using wide double-track trails with some gravel, and nods to secti..

Event details The Cactus Classic Trail Races take place at Sand Ridge State Forest in Manito, Illinois on March 7, 2026. This is the 16th anniversary of the event, first held in 2010. Registration closes February 28. To be guaranteed a shir..

Potawatomi Trail Runs in Pekin Illinois April 9 to 12, 2026 offers rugged 10 mile loops and ultra options up to 200 miles. Single track, creek crossings and wildlife make for a wild backcountry challenge.

Event overview Loud Thunder 50 is a trail race day on April 18, 2026 at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve, Illinois City, IL. The start/finish area is at the Horse Corral Campground (park address: 19408 Loud Thunder Rd). The event offers the fol..

Temptation 200 Ultras returns to Sand Ridge State Forest on September 5, 2026, with 200K, 50K and a playful Not At All Tempted 10K. Tackle the distance that suits you, camp at the start and finish, and earn buckles or a challenge coin.

Test your grit at the Broken Anvil Backyard Ultra in West Point, Iowa, where runners tackle a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one person remains. Camp onsite, enjoy park trails, and early registrants get a guaranteed hoodie and goodies.