Trail Running calendar near Carlinville 2026-2027

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 trail event at Sand Ridge State Forest offering 200K, 150K, 100K, 50K and a 10K option, included camping, on-course upgrades, and awards ranging from challenge coins to collectible buckles and framed maps.

An open 5K running event in Forest Park, Saint Louis, on 12 September 2026 with a $15 entry fee; the festival also features high school cross country competition and open registration from 23 April 2026.

Experience fast rolling terrain at the Sand Creek Trail Run in Decatur. Choose between 4.4 and 7.6 mile distances to support the Special Operations Warrior Foundation through the scenic Macon County Conservation District.

Operation Obstacle 2026 is a timed two mile obstacle course at Richland Community College on September 19, 2026 that raises funds and awareness for veteran support, featuring between 20 and 25 obstacles and awards for top finishers.

A 5K trail run or walk at Patriot's Park in Greenville on 09/26/2026 focused on community support for children and families affected by childhood cancer, with registration open 03/02/2026 and a $35 fee.

A trail race at Greensfelder County Park on September 26, 2026 offering a 53K ultra, a half marathon and a half marathon ruck option. Courses run mostly on singletrack with rocky, technical terrain and substantial elevation gain.

A 5K, 10K and Half Marathon along the Katy Trail near St Charles, Missouri on September 27, 2026. The Wine Cafe hosts post race whiskey sampling and an after party while awards are posted as instant results at the finish line.

Experience technical trails and rolling hills at Greensfelder Park with distance options ranging from 8 miles to a 50K ultra. This cup free event features a repeating loop format through scenic Missouri woodlands.

A Backyard Ultra at the New Town amphitheater in Saint Charles featuring repeated 4.17 mile loops in a last-person-standing format; part of the proceeds support research and charity efforts for MSMDS.

Timed 12, 6, and 3 hour endurance runs on a USATF-certified 1.17-mile paved loop at Minnie Ha Ha Park near Fenton, Missouri. The cupless, chip-timed event includes aid station support, finishers medals, and series points.

A 15K trail event at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park offering a standard trail race and a 15K ruck division that requires a minimum 20 lb pack. The loop course has one unmanned water drop and is a cup free event.

Timed trail event on 11/28/2026 at Turkey Ridge in Wildwood with a 1.8 mile loop and 347 ft elevation gain per loop. Two time categories let runners complete as many loops as possible in 2 or 4 hours.

Celebrate Thanksgiving in St. Louis with this annual running event featuring multiple distances from a half marathon to a kids dash. Enjoy chip timing designer shirts and custom medals for all participants.

Trail races in Wildwood, Missouri offering marathon, half marathon and 10K on mixed surfaces with single track and technical sections. The event is cup-free and features manned aid stations, finisher medals, and post-race food for longer di..

A 7.8 mile trail run through Pere Marquette State Park in Grafton, IL on 12/12/2026 with packet pickup, pre race coffee and post race awards held in the park lodge. The event is planned to run in most weather conditions.

Trail ultramarathon weekend at Beaumont Scout Reservation near High Ridge, Missouri, offering multiple distances from 25K to 100 miles on predominantly single track with steep climbs and two indoor aid stations.

Trail races on 27 February 2027 in Glencoe Missouri offering 5 mile and 13.1 mile options on Bluffview, Rock Hollow and Zombie Trails, with chip timing, medals, postrace indoor village and real time course tracking.

A backyard ultra at Queeny Park using a 4.19 mile mixed surface loop in a last person standing format. Awards are given by gender and challenge coins are awarded for loop thresholds.

Trail running event in Wildwood, Missouri taking place April 9 to 11, 2027, with distances from a free kids fun run up to 100M. The event follows a cup-free, zero waste policy and partners with the Trail Mix Fund.