Trail Running calendar near Chillicothe 2026-2027

Hill of a Race 2026 in Bloomington, IL combines a lap based Endurance Challenge with multiple 3 mile obstacle course waves, including competitive men, women, masters and several recreational waves.

Test your endurance at Comlara Park with a unique hourly trail challenge ranging from one to twelve hours. Run a scenic loop every hour to stay in the game or enjoy a relaxed pace in the open format events.

Trail races at Scott County Park near Long Grove IA offering 50K, 10 Miler and 5 Miler courses on mixed dirt and grass trails. The 50K is three laps of a roughly 10 mile loop with aid stations and specific crew and pacer rules.

Experience an all terrain trail race through the scenic Big Horse Vineyards featuring natural obstacles and mud. Choose between a competitive 5K or a social beer mile followed by wine tasting in Central Illinois.

Test your limits at Decker Farm with a grueling combination of military boot camp and farm chores. Choose between 4, 12, or 36 hour endurance challenges featuring heavy carries and undisclosed physical tasks.

A multi distance trail ultra at Sand Ridge State Forest on Labor Day weekend 2026 offering 200K, 50K and a 10K. Camping is included and finishers receive coins or buckles according to distance.

A technical trail event at Franklin Creek State Natural Area featuring 5K and 10K routes with multiple hills, limestone bluffs, creek crossings, and a rucking option. Proceeds support the Franklin Creek Conservation Association.

A multi-division obstacle course event at The Cliffs park featuring 5K and 10K courses, a ruck division, a multi-lap Bearded Challenge, and a kid's course. Finishers receive a shirt, medal and professional action photos.

A community 2K and 5K trail run and walk at Case Creek Valley on September 20, 2026. Dogs are welcome on leash, the event is untimed, and proceeds support the Rock Island County Animal Care and Control Shelter.

A grassroots loop ultra at Dixon Park District offering 25K, 50K, 100K and 100 mile options on a 7.85 mile mixed surface loop with two aid locations, crew and pacer policies, and finisher awards.

A point-to-point all-trail ultramarathon along the Hennepin Canal State Trail between Sterling and Colona, Illinois. Multiple distances include 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and a 100 mile team relay; aid stations are every three to seven miles.

Run or walk through the scenic Timber Pointe Outdoor Center in Hudson. Choose from 8K and 5K races or an untimed 1 mile trail walk to support Easterseals Central Illinois.

A trail running event at Farmdale Reservoir on October 10-11, 2026 offering 10K through 100-mile distances on single-track and prairie terrain, with camping, aid stations, pacers, and finisher awards including shirts and medals.

Experience a natural trail run at Saw Wee Kee Park featuring a soft path with twists and turns. Complete this event to earn a piece of the 2026 series medal and enjoy seasonal swag in a beautiful outdoor setting.

The Washington Park Trail Trek is a 5K run and walk on the forest trails of Springfield's Washington Park. The event supports the restoration of the historic Leland Farm Summer Kitchen. It is the final race in a series where participants ca..

A fall event at Allerton Park featuring a 5.7 mile trail run, a 2 mile nature walk, and a virtual 5.7 mile option. The riverside course has roots, ruts, and sharp turns, with awards, costume prizes, and park donations.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a 2 mile run through the wooded trails of Sheffield Illinois. Wear your best holiday costume for a chance to win prizes at this untimed community event.

Experience a cross country style trail race through the Timber Pointe Nature Center at Lake Bloomington. Choose between 4K and 8K loops or a three hour endurance challenge while supporting local nature conservation.

A four race winter trail series in Dixon, Illinois totaling 31 miles across four dates from December 2025 to March 2026. Distances range from 5K to 20K with series awards and age-category prizes.

Skunk Ape 806/314 is a looped trail event at Lowell Park in Dixon, IL offering 33.75 mile, 13.5 mile and relay options with time limits, an aid station with food, awards, and nonrefundable registration.