Trail Running calendar near Carlinville 2026-2027

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 at Castlewood State Park on Jan 31, 2026; expect hills, switchbacks, and scenic views. Join the 18th annual Castlewood Cup for a fun post race BBQ, beer, live music, and a sweatshirt and medal for finishe..

Run the 9th Annual 963 Beulah Challenge, a night trail race capped at 75 runners in Greensfelder County Park, Wildwood Missouri, over a rugged 4.2 mile single track loop by headlamp. Choose 12.6 miles 25.2 miles or 50K and help support Gate..

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.

Run the scenic Cactus Classic Trail Races in Manito, IL on March 7, 2026, celebrating 16 years on pine forest trails. Choose marathon, half marathon or 10K and enjoy runnable flats, rolling sections and glimpses of wild cactus.

Quivering Quads at Cuivre River State Park offers scenic bluff views, creek crossings and steep climbs with half marathon and 8 mile options. Field limited to 400; finishers receive a long sleeve shirt, medal and post race food and beer.

Double Chubb at West Tyson County Park serves trail lovers with 50K, 25K, 25K RUCK and 8M options. Expect rugged singletrack, full aid stations and a tough 25K ruck that requires carrying a minimum 20 pound pack for an extra endurance test.

Run scenic single track loops around Clinton Lake with 30 mile and 10 mile options on March 28, 2026. Expect rolling terrain, fully stocked aid stations, finisher swag and a community focused event supporting local trail maintenance.

Tackle scenic trails at Ozark Foothills Endurance Runs in Wildwood, MO, with races from a free kids mile to 100 miles over a weekend of trail challenges. The event is cup free and zero waste, so bring a mess kit.

Join the Green Park Viking Dash on April 18 in Saint Louis for a fun 5K and 1 mile run or walk starting at Green Park Lutheran School. Enjoy neighborhood and Grant's Trail scenery while supporting the school's Viking Village.

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..

Tackle rugged bluffs, forested ravines, and long climbs at The PIASA trail race in Pere Marquette State Park. Choose 12.5K, 25K, or 50K and run solo or side by side in the buddy division on demanding singletrack near St Louis.

Run the scenic 8K through Lincoln Memorial Garden on May 30 in Springfield, with wood chipped trails, bridges, and a Kids Fun Run around Cawley Meadow. Finishers get a shirt and wooden medallion, and the field is limited so register early.

Tackle rugged Ozark trails at Baby Shippey, a no frills summer trail race offering a half marathon and 10K at Beaumont Reservation. Expect rocks, steep climbs, great views, a custom race item for all finishers and awards for top runners.

Run through the night at Indian Camp Creek Park June 27 to 28, 2026 with 10K, 6 hour and 9 hour timed trail options and included overnight camping. Enjoy a custom finisher medal, free digital photos, and a single scenic 6.7 mile loop.

Celebrate Independence Day at Freedom Run 2026 in Centennial Park, Springfield, with a 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile fun run. Chip timed courses start atop Centennial Hill, wind through scenic trails, and finish with breakfast, a shirt, and a medal.

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.

Take on Sand Ridge State Forest near Forest City Illinois the weekend of September 5 2026 at Temptation 200 Ultras. Pick a 200K, 50K or the cheeky Not At All Tempted 10K and opt to stop at a shorter distance on race day.

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.