Trail Running calendar near Carterville 2025-2026

Run by moonlight to support Unity Christian cross country with 6k and 2k on an all grass course lit by a Super Moon and 200 solar lights. Enjoy unique awards, soup and sandwiches and be sure to wear lights for a fun glowing night run.

Tunnel Hill 100 in Vienna Illinois offers 100 mile, 100 km, 50 mile and marathon on a certified USATF and IAU course. The 50 mile serves as the USATF 50 Mile Road Championships and starts and finishes at Vienna City Park with aid.

Run the Meandering Turkey in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on November 23, 2025, a festive 5.5 mile course at Klaus Park. Field is limited to 100 runners, with a performance tech shirt, socks, post race food and awards.

Test your limits at the Howard Aslinger Endurance Run in Cape Girardeau, MO, offering 24, 12 and 1 hour timed events on a flat paved loop. Enjoy a stocked aid station, post race meal and entertainment while supporting scholarships for peopl..

Challenging multi loop trail races along Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake in Grand Rivers, KY on March 14, 2026. Choose from 23 km, marathon, 60 km or 50 mile distances with scenic single track, awards and post race food.

Run the scenic trails of Camp Ondessonk in Ozark Illinois with 5K and 10K options perfect for all abilities. Expect forest singletrack, friendly vibes and event shirts for early registrants.

Run Under The Stars Paducah invites runners to chase distance in a chip timed 10 hour endurance event on a lighted half mile oval at Carson Park, with distances from half marathon to ultra. A family friendly RUTS Kids Run welcomes ages 1 to..

Run the 1st Annual Sundown Showdown 5K cross country in Carterville IL on July 17, 2026. Team or individual runners will tackle a grassy course and compete for awards for top finishers and male, female, and mixed teams.

Tackle Shawnee Hills Trail Races at Camp Ondessonk in Ozark IL on Aug 22 and 23 2026. Choose from 100 mile to half marathon on hilly single track with creek crossings, night options and full aid.

Join The Last Boyscout at scenic Ferne Clyffe State Park, a Last Man Standing where you must run a 4.167 mile loop each hour to stay in. Enjoy runnable trails with two big climbs and optional night loops under headlamps.

Challenge yourself at the Arrowhead Endurance Run in Johnston City, Illinois on Oct 10 and 11, 2026, with race options from 3 hours up to 24 hours including relays and a night 12 hour. Set on a scenic 2.07 mile loop around Arrowhead Lake wi..