Trail Running calendar near Chillicothe 2026-2027

Celebrate 16 years of the Cactus Classic Trail Races in the sandy pine forests of Sand Ridge State Forest. Choose from marathon, half marathon, or 10K distances on a course named for the wild cactus found throughout the park. Packet pickup..

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a festive 5K run/walk along Peoria's Riverfront Trail. The event features costumes and finishes with a party at Kelleher's Irish Pub, including food and a drink. Proceeds benefit Crew 309.

Race against the clock on a 2.25-mile alternating loop trail in Lowell Park. Choose the 8-hour 806, the 3-hour 314, or form a relay team. Finishers within the time limit earn unique apparel.

Take on the scenic trails of Clinton Lake State Recreation Area with the Clinton Lake Ultra. Choose between a challenging 30-mile or a 10-mile loop course through forests and meadows. It's a cup-free, community focused event with a mandator..

Explore scenic Carpenter Park on a well-marked trail run with 5K and 10K options. The race offers views of the Sangamon River, woodland paths, and wildlife sightings. It's the first event in a three-race trail series, with all finishers rec..

Event Overview The Potawatomi Trail Runs take place from April 9 to 12, 2026, at McNaughton Park in Pekin, Illinois. This event marks its 25th year. Distances The event offers several trail running distances: 200 Miler 150 Miler 100 Miler..

A weekend of in-person and virtual races in Monticello, Illinois, featuring a trail and road Half Marathon, 10K, and a nighttime Trail-Glo 5K. The event benefits Robert Allerton Park and supports Make-A-Wish Illinois.

The Spring Stampede is a 5k/10k trail race in Wildlife Prairie Park. The courses loop through the park on trails, with the 10k offering a more challenging second half. Park admission is included with entry.

Run the beautiful single-track trails at Sunderbruch Park in Davenport. Choose from a ~5k or a ~10k course, followed by a community potluck. This cup-free event supports the local trail builders.

A community trail event on May 30, 2026 in Springfield, IL featuring an 8 km course through the Lincoln Memorial Garden and a Kids Fun Run with short pond-side laps for three age groups.

A chip timed 5k at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard and Winery on June 14, 2026 featuring a two lap cross country style course, race swag and a wine pour, with age group awards and a virtual participation option.

Mark America's 250th birthday at the Freedom Run in Springfield's Centennial Park. Choose from a 5K, 10K, or a 1-mile fun run/walk on a course that starts atop a hill. Every finisher gets a commemorative shirt and medal.

Join the Heartland Series Day 5 in Clinton, Iowa, on July 15, 2026. The event, organized by Mainly Marathons, features a variety of distances from a 5K to a 50K on the Discovery Trail. It's part of a multi-day running community series.

A multi-distance trail event at Camp Wokanda near Chillicothe IL featuring 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and a half marathon on wooded single track with significant elevation and staffed aid stations.

A summer trail event in Hudson, Illinois offering 12 hour last-person-standing, 6 hour, 3 hour and 1 hour timed runs plus an untimed option. The looped course is about 4.1 miles and some proceeds support Comlara parks.

Explore the diverse trails of Scott County Park at the ScoCo50 trail run. Choose from 50K, 10 mile, or 5 mile distances on a forgiving course through woods and prairie. The event includes aid stations and supports the local park.

Race Information The Temptation 200 Ultras offers three race distances: a 200K, a 50K, and a Not At All Tempted 10K. All runners for the 100K, 150K, and 200K distances register for the 200K. On race day, participants can choose how far they..

The Gristmill Grind 10K will take place in Franklin Grove on Saturday 5 September 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Event Details The Hindsight Ultra Trail Runs take place in Dixon, Illinois. The event offers four distances: a 100 Miler, a 100k, a 50k, and a 25K. The course consists of loops starting behind the Dixon Park District Facility. Each loop is..

A point to point, all trail ultramarathon along the Hennepin Canal State Trail in northwest Illinois. Multiple distances from 50K to 100 miles, with aid stations every 3 to 7 miles and a 30 hour cutoff for Western States qualification.