Trail Running calendar near Clinton 2026-2027

A chip timed 5K and an untimed 1 mile fun walk at GE Park in Bloomington on October 18, 2026, raising funds for BN Sunrise Rotary Youth Services and the CCHS Rotaract Club. Awards include ceramic steins for top 5K age group finishers.

Originally listed as a 5K at Washington Park in Springfield with registration closed and a $30 fee; a notice states the event has been renamed and moved to September 5th.

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.

A community race around Meadowbrook Park in Urbana offering 5K and 10K runs, a 5K walk, and virtual options to benefit Grand Prairie Friends, with medals, optional shirts, music, and packet pickup.

McNotagain Fall Trail Runs in Mcnaughton Park, Pekin IL on November 14, 2026 offers 3.5, 10, 30 and 50 mile races on a 10 mile loop run in reverse direction. The course has two creek crossings per loop and about 1300 ft of gain per loop.

The 36th annual FOLEPI River Trail Classic in East Peoria features a 4 Mile competitive run and a 2 Mile non competitive walk, shirt and no shirt entry options, age group awards for the run, and a post race gathering at a local pizzeria.

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 trail event at Clinton Lake State Recreation Area in DeWitt, IL featuring 30 mile and 10 mile races over three 10 mile loops with about 1500 feet gain per loop. The race uses no chip timing, requires volunteer service, and prohibits cups..

Trail races at Wildlife Prairie Park in Hanna City, Illinois with 5K and 10K loop courses on maintenance trails and single track. Day park admission is included and the event features awards, post race snacks, and volunteer opportunities.

A backyard ultra on June 5, 2027 in Charleston IL at Willenborg Woods where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour for a chance to earn a Bronze Ticket toward Big Dog's Backyard Ultra World Championship.

The Mackinaw Valley Wine Run 5K will take place in Mackinaw on Sunday 13 June 2027. You can run 5 kilometers.