Trail Running calendar near Carlinville 2026-2027

Start the year on the trails with the Doomsday 5K at Cliff Cave County Park. This rolling dirt course rewards every finisher with a custom medal and practices reduced waste so bring your own mug for post race coffee. Open to all genders.

ShITR Shivery Icy Trail Run brings frosty trails to Creve Coeur Park with 1 mile to half marathon races in person or virtual. Finishers receive a winter hat, hot drinks and live music while benefiting Crohn's and Colitis Foundation.

Test your limits on a scenic 20.35 mile loop near St Louis offering distances from 20 mile to 100 mile, plus a 100 mile team relay. Rugged single track, big climbs, indoor weekend lodging, cupless aid, and finisher swag make for a memorable..

Run winter trails at the FROZEN STICK Trail Run in Glencoe, Missouri, offering 5 mile and 13.1 mile courses through Bluffview, Rock Hollow and Zombie Trails. Finish at LaSalle Middle School for indoor post race festivities and finisher swag..

Tackle 15 km of single track trails, climbs, and switchbacks at Castlewood State Park on January 31, 2026 as part of the Big River Trail Series. Celebrate with post race BBQ, a sweatshirt and finisher medal, beer and live music.

Run under the stars at the 963 Beulah Challenge, a capped night trail loop at Greensfelder County Park benefiting local trail groups. Choose from timed 3, 6 or 9 hour options on a rugged 4.2 mile single track loop with a central aid station..

Tackle the 9th annual Bootlegger 10K this winter in Upper Creve Coeur Park, a scenic single track course with switchbacks and lakefront views. A 1.5 mile parade loop sorts the field before the trails and every finisher earns custom swag.

Celebrate the 16th Cactus Classic Trail Races on Mar 7, 2026 at Sand Ridge State Forest in Manito, IL. Choose marathon, half marathon or 10K and run scenic sandy pine trails dotted with wild cactus for a memorable spring trail experience.

Hit the scenic trails at West Tyson County Park with race options from 8 miles to 50K, plus a 25K ruck that requires a 20 pound pack. Friendly aid stations and finisher medals make this a rewarding spring trail challenge.

Run scenic single track loops around Clinton Lake near DeWitt, IL through forests, hills and meadows with a bridge connecting the course. Choose the 30 Miler or 10 Mile, enjoy post race food and a long sleeved finisher item.

Take on trail challenges at the Ozark Foothills Endurance Runs in Wildwood MO, April 10 to 12, 2026, with distances from a kids mile to 100 miles and a Night 50K. Cup free event so bring your own plate and spork; pacers available.

Run the Green Park Viking Dash in Saint Louis: choose a 5K or 1 Mile along neighborhood streets and Grant's Trail. Family friendly, medals for all finishers, and proceeds support Green Park Lutheran School.

Take on a spring trail challenge at Queeny Park in Ballwin on May 2 2026 with 5K, 10K, 10K ruck and half marathon options on shaded gravel trails. Professional chip timing, medals, shirts and finish line photos make it a rewarding day for r..

Run a scenic 8K through Lincoln Memorial Garden on May 30, 2026, with trails along Lake Springfield and the Ostermeier Prairie Center. Family friendly Kids Fun Runs, finisher shirts, and wooden medallions make this a great spring outing.

Baby Shippey on June 7 at Beaumont Reservation in High Ridge, Missouri is a no frills, cupless trail challenge with half marathon and 10K options over rugged, rocky terrain and big climbs. Expect technical trails, limited aid, and post race..

Run under the stars at Dark 2 Dawn Night Trail Races June 27 and 28 in Foristell MO, with 10K, 6 hour and 9 hour options on a scenic 6.7 mile loop of fields and single track. Enjoy onsite camping, free race photos and a post race snack.

Tackle the Labor Day Slay at Queeny Park on August 29, 2026 with 5K, 10K, 10K Ruck or half marathon options on a marked trail loop that all start together. Expect chip timing, aid stations and a finisher medal.

Temptation 200 Ultras at Sand Ridge State Forest near Forest City, Illinois on Labor Day weekend offers tough single loop terrain and distances from 50K to 200K. Camping at the start and a 40 hour cutoff make it welcoming for ultra runners.

Run fast rolling trails at Sand Creek in Decatur on Sept 12 and choose 4.4 or 7.6 miles for a lively trail challenge. Get a tech shirt and finisher medal while supporting the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.

Join the Miles for Marshall 5K trail run and walk on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Patriot's Park in Greenville to support childhood cancer research and families. Run or walk scenic trails with community spirit and purpose.