Trail Running calendar near Carlinville 2026-2027

An all night trail event at Indian Camp Creek Park in Foristell, MO offering a 10K and timed 6 hour and 9 hour ultra options on an approximate 6.7 mile loop with aid at the start finish.

A gravel 5K at Klondike Park on June 28, 2026, with a route along the Katy Trail, bluffs and the lake. Registration includes a custom singlet, post race breakfast and a waterfront summer party with beermosas.

A five-race trail series at Castlewood State Park in Ballwin, MO, with distances from 4K to 8K across summer dates. Series scoring uses each runner's best four races; series entrants receive a shirt and commemorative medal.

A multi-distance road and trail event at Frontier Park in St Charles on July 4 featuring 5K, 10K, a fun 5K run/walk, and a 13.1 miles half marathon. The event offers aid stations, finishers medals, timed results, downloadable photos, and ag..

Multiple distances run along the Katy Trail and riverfront trails in Frontier Park, St Charles on July 4, 2026. The event includes finisher medals, T-shirts, timed results, aid stations, music and awards for age groups.

A July 4 road race in Springfield with 5K, mile and 10K options, professional timing for the 5K and 10K, participant shirt, medal and age group awards. Volunteer roles are available.

A trail race at Queeny Park on July 11, 2026 with an approximately 4 mile off road course, free bagels and beer, and a long sleeve tech race shirt. The event is supported by Fit4adventure Touring Company.

Timed 3 hour and 6 hour loop races on a measured 2.425 mile course through shaded trails at Route 66 State Park. Cupless event with main aid at Forest Shelter and required hydration and lights.

A 5K trail race on July 18, 2026 that opens private trails on Elkhart Hill near Elkhart, Illinois, featuring old-growth timber, historic sites, and panoramic overlooks. Registration runs June 18 to July 18 and the fee is $30.

Experience a trail run through Forest Park on the General Dacey Trail in Shelbyville. Participate in a 5K or 1 mile race featuring team competitions, post race refreshments, and a gathering at the local aquatic center.

A continuous loop ultra at Indian Camp Creek Park on a marked 3.1 mile loop with a fully stocked aid station and a 12 hour cutoff. Runners repeat laps to reach 40 or 50 miles with designated crew access and on-site support.

A three-week night trail running series in Wildwood, MO with three 10K races on August 7, 14 and 21, 2026, featuring increasing hill climbs and series finisher benefits including a shirt, sticker and post race snack and beverage.

Timed 6 hour and 3 hour endurance runs on a 1.01 mile loop at Watershed Nature Center in Edwardsville, IL, with a mixed crushed limestone and pavement surface. Field limited to 120; proceeds support the nature center.

Loop based trail event at Cliff Cave Park on the River Bluff Trail with a clearly marked 3.1 mile loop and a stocked aid station. Distances range from 5K to 50K and runners may stop after any completed loop.

Continuous loop trail race at Cliff Cave Park using a 3.1 mile loop with fully stocked aid each lap. Options for 40 Mile and 50 Mile distances with a 12 hour cutoff and centralized race support.

Trail races at the Lewis and Clark Trailhead near St Charles include a 13.1 miles half plus separate 8 miles and 5 miles loops. Aid stations offer water and Tailwind and each runner receives a reusable cup at packet pickup.

Experience an all terrain trail race through the scenic Big Horse Vineyards featuring natural obstacles and mud. Choose between a competitive 5K or a social beer mile followed by wine tasting in Central Illinois.

A multi-distance ultramarathon at Sand Ridge State Forest offering 200K, 100K, 50K and a 10K out-and-back; awards include buckles and a 50K challenge coin, and camping is included at the start/finish.

Trail runs and a ruck event at Queeny Park on September 5, 2026. Events include chip timing, lap aid stations, finisher medals, age group awards, event shirts and backpacks.

A 5K trail loop at Rolling Meadows Farm on September 5, 2026, running along the Sangamon River and near the historic Sangamo Town site. Registration runs from June 9 to August 23, with a $35 fee.