Trail Running calendar near Chillicothe 2026-2027

Experience the beautiful trails of Allerton Park in Monticello with a weekend of running events. Choose from a glow in the dark 5k, a 10k, or a half marathon while supporting Make A Wish Illinois.

Experience a bib timed run through the natural twists and turns of Saw Wee Kee Park. Join this spring event to earn a unique medal piece and enjoy the changing seasonal terrain in Yorkville.

Test your endurance at this 24 hour track event in Davenport where you can run or walk at your own pace. With a limited field of 60 participants, every runner receives a shirt and personal lap counting support.

IVS Spring Stampede offers 5k and 10k trail races at Wildlife Prairie Park on May 3, 2026. Park admission is included and the event features water stations, post race snacks, and awards for overall and age group finishers.

A Second Wind Running Club event on May 9, 2026, the Buffalo Trace Trail Race follows an approximately 5-mile course through woods and prairie at Lake of the Woods; registration is available online and proceeds benefit the Forest Preserve F..

Trail races at Sunderbruch Park in Davenport on May 16 2026 with 5K and 10K routes on mostly single track dirt trails. Online registration and a waitlist are used and no refunds are offered.

Experience the historic landscapes of Springfield at the Lincoln Memorial Garden Trail Race 8K. Run through scenic lakeside trails and prairie grounds followed by a medallion finish and post race refreshments.

Experience a seasonal trail run through the natural twists and turns of Saw Wee Kee Park. Complete this bib timed race to earn a piece of the 2026 series medal and enjoy the summer landscape.

Experience the local trail community at Kinsey Park with a four mile loop featuring rolling hills and themed stretches. This event offers a great introduction to the local ultramarathon scene in Peoria.

A backyard ultra at Kinsey Park in Peoria where runners repeat a 4.16 mile loop each hour until one runner remains. The single track course includes support, participant awards, and milestones for 50k, 50 miles and 100 miles.

A chip timed 5k run and walk at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard and Winery on June 14, 2026, featuring a two lap cross country course, race swag, and a pour of wine for eligible participants. The event benefits The Heller Center for Kids with Canc..

A nine hour trail endurance run at Schuetzen Park in Davenport, IA, on a 0.85 mile loop with 125 to 150 feet of climb per lap. Solo and three person relay options, online registration only, no refunds or bib transfers.

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.

Experience flowing singletrack and deep ravines at Black Partridge Park in Metamora. This five mile trail race features creek crossings and steep climbs through mature Illinois forests.

An endurance loop event at the Pinetum in Lowell Park, Dixon IL, using a 0.411 mile paved loop. Participants choose 6 hour, 12 hour, or 24 hour formats and track their own laps with tents allowed in the loop center.

A multi distance trail event in mid July at Camp Wokanda near Chillicothe Illinois, featuring shaded single track, significant elevation gain, aid stations with hydration and free camping near the start finish area.

Experience the final race of the summer at Farmdale Reservoir in Washington Illinois. This five mile trail run features a mix of prairie woods and singletrack paths through a diverse landscape.

A night trail event in Dixon, IL with looped courses of about 5 miles per lap, options for single runners or three‑person relays, on mixed grass, gravel, and dirt trails.

A multi-event day in Coal Valley with a 5K Mud Adventure Run, a Ninja Kids Run, and a Cross Country Trail Run. Main obstacles include a Tire Wall, Ninja Scaling Wall and Weight Lift; spectator entry is $7.

A youth and family 2K obstacle course at Maxwell Park with about 15 obstacles. Waves serve ages 5 and up; participants get a shirt, medal and a timed result, with trophies for top three in each competitive age group.