Trail Running calendar near Carterville 2025-2026

Experience the Land Between the Lakes Great American Trail Race in Grand Rivers, starting at Lighthouse Landing on Kentucky Lake. Choose 23k, marathon, 60k or 50 mile on the scenic Canal Loop with single track, rolling hills and lake views.

Hit scenic trails at the 16th annual Ondessonk Trail Races on April 11, 2026 at Camp Ondessonk in Ozark IL. Choose from a half marathon, Manchester 10k, 5k, or One Mile Fun Run through forests, canyons and around Lake Echon.

Run the Red Cedar Trail at Giant City State Park on May 30, 2026 with a 5k, half marathon and rugged 40k. Single track trails, creek crossings and big climbs make for a memorable challenge and limited spots remain for the half and 40k.

Join the inaugural Cross Country Sundown Showdown in Carterville for a spirited 5K team contest over scenic grass, gravel and paved paths. Teams of 3 to 5 chase top honors as colorful mile markers guide a lively summer evening run.

Run the Shawnee Hills Trail Races at Camp Ondessonk in the Shawnee National Forest, with distances from half marathon to 100 miles. Tackle technical single track through sandstone canyons and waterfalls and relax with on site camping.