Trail Running calendar near Carterville 2026-2027

Trail runs in Grand Rivers KY on March 14, 2026 with four distances from 23 km to 50 mile. Routes start at Lighthouse Landing and use the Canal Loop offering single track, packed dirt, hill sections, and views of both lakes.

Ondessonk Trail Races on April 11, 2026 at Camp Ondessonk in Ozark, Illinois features a half marathon, Manchester 10k, 5k, and a one-mile fun run around Lake Echon for families.

Trail races at Giant City State Park on May 30, 2026 include a 5k, a half marathon and a 40k mostly on the Red Cedar Trail. Courses feature single track, technical sections, possible creek crossings, and marked aid stations.

A team-oriented cross country 5k in Carterville. Run on a grass-based course with team scoring for male, female, and mixed divisions. Awards go to the top 20 individual runners and the leading teams.

A multi distance trail running weekend at Camp Ondessonk in Ozark Illinois, featuring a figure eight loop through sandstone canyons and multiple waterfalls. The course is mainly single track with technical terrain and staffed aid stations.

A certified ultramarathon on the Tunnel Hill State Trail near Vienna IL offering 100 mi, 100 km, a USATF 50 mile championship, 50 mi and a marathon. The rail-trail course features certified distances, 30 hour limits, aid stations, and live..