Trail Running calendar near Carlinville 2025-2026

Run the 36th Pere Marquette Endurance Trail Run, a scenic but hilly 7.8 mile course through Pere Marquette State Park near Grafton, IL on December 13, 2025. Expect wintry trail conditions and warm post race lodge festivities.

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..

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 on April 18, 2026 with a family friendly 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run along Grant's Trail and nearby neighborhoods. Medals for all, proceeds benefit Green Park Lutheran School, and shirts for early registrants.

Join the Spring Sprung at Queeny Park for 5K, 10K, 10K Ruck and half marathon on scenic paved trails with tunnel and bridge crossings. Chip timing, finisher medals, race shirt and snacks support Rockwoods School District Cross Country.

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.

Join the Labor Day Slay on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at Queeny Park in St Louis for 5k, 10k, half marathon and 10K Ruck on fully marked trail loops. Expect chip timing, finisher medals, swag and race day packet pickup.

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.

Hit the fast rolling Sand Creek trails near Decatur with 4.4 or 7.6 mile options, in person or virtual. Enjoy a technical long sleeve shirt, finisher medal and snacks while supporting the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.

Join the Miles for Marshall 5K trail run and walk at Patriot's Park in Greenville to support childhood cancer efforts. Enjoy scenic trails, community spirit, and a meaningful cause this September 26, 2026.