Trail Running calendar near Chillicothe 2025-2026

Run the festive Fat Tuesday 5K or 10K at Keg Grove in Bloomington along the Constitution Trail. Grab Mardi Gras beads, enter a King Cake raffle and enjoy post race drinks while supporting St Vincent De Paul.

Celebrate the 16th Cactus Classic Trail Races on Mar 7, 2026 at Sand Ridge State Forest in Manito, IL. Choose marathon, half marathon or 10K and run scenic sandy pine trails dotted with wild cactus for a memorable spring trail experience.

Join the festive Blarney Blitz 5K in Peoria on March 14, 2026 for a St. Patrick's Day themed run along the scenic Riverfront Trail. Celebrate at the post race party at Kelleher's Irish Pub with food and a drink ticket.

Take on the Skunk Ape 806 314 Trail Race at Lowell Park with 33.75 mile and 13.5 mile solo options or a team 806 relay. Alternate wooded loops, enjoy hearty aid station fare and finisher swag, and chase podium awards and great camaraderie.

Run scenic single track loops around Clinton Lake near DeWitt, IL through forests, hills and meadows with a bridge connecting the course. Choose the 30 Miler or 10 Mile, enjoy post race food and a long sleeved finisher item.

Potawatomi Trail Runs in Pekin IL celebrates 25 years with distances from 10 to 200 miles. Run scenic 10 mile single track loops through prairies and creeks, and earn shirts, medals, buckles and jackets for the longest finishes.

Enjoy scenic road and trail courses at Allerton Races in Monticello with a Half Marathon, 10K and a nighttime Trail Glo 5K. Proceeds benefit Robert Allerton Park and Make A Wish Illinois, and virtual options are available.

Spring trail racing at Sunderbruch Park with 5K and 10K single track trails featuring scenic dirt and some technical sections. Expect on course aid, race swag and a postrace potluck with bacon and craft beer plus a free kids trail race.

Run a scenic 8K through Lincoln Memorial Garden on May 30, 2026, with trails along Lake Springfield and the Ostermeier Prairie Center. Family friendly Kids Fun Runs, finisher shirts, and wooden medallions make this a great spring outing.

CMAR Trail Races at Camp Wokanda near Chillicothe, Illinois offers scenic looped trail races across wooded ridges and river bluff climbs. Camping and weekend camaraderie make it a rewarding challenge and a true trail getaway for runners.

Temptation 200 Ultras at Sand Ridge State Forest near Forest City, Illinois on Labor Day weekend offers tough single loop terrain and distances from 50K to 200K. Camping at the start and a 40 hour cutoff make it welcoming for ultra runners.

Run the GristMill Grind on September 5, 2026 at Franklin Creek State Natural Area, a hilly technical trail offering 5K and 10K routes through ravines, limestone bluffs, springs and creek crossings. Proceeds support park conservation.

Run the Hennepin Hundred, an all trail ultramarathon along the scenic Hennepin Canal featuring flat terrain and canal and farmland views. Distances: 100, 50, 50K and team relay with Western States qualification for the 100.

Hit the trails at Run The Woods on October 3, 2026 in Hudson IL with 5K and 8K races, youth divisions, and a one mile trail walk for all ages. Proceeds support Easterseals Central Illinois and Timber Pointe Outdoor Center.

Enjoy a scenic and challenging 5.7 mile trail run along the Sangamon River at Robert Allerton Park in Monticello IL, finishing in a meadow. Proceeds support park trail care and there is a 2 mile nature walk plus a virtual option.