Trail Running calendar near Coal Valley 2026-2027

Trail races in Coralville offering 10 mile, 5K and a new 1500 meter fun run to benefit the Red Shamrock Foundation. Mixed-surface courses, aid stations, participant shirts for 5K and 10 mile, and age group awards.

Potawatomi Trail Runs in Pekin, Illinois features looped single-track trail distances from 10 miles to 200 miles, creek crossings, rolling hills, aid stations every 5 miles, on-site camping, and race-day registration.

Experience the beauty of Lake MacBride State Park with the Iowa Trail Run Series. Choose between several distances including a half marathon and enjoy post race food and games in a natural setting.

Loud Thunder 50 is a trail running event at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve near Illinois City, IL offering 50 mile, 50k and half marathon options on mostly single track with significant elevation gain, aid stations, camping and strict cutoff..

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.

Trail run in Dubuque on May 2, 2026 offering 5K, 10K and half marathon distances. The event features marked trails, basic timing, a custom bib, a rotating race item, and post-race food; series entry includes a series gift.

Experience a trail race through the scenic Wildlife Prairie Park in Central Illinois. Choose between an accessible 5k loop or a more demanding 10k course featuring single track trails and post race snacks.

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.

Test your grit at Byron Motosports Park with tactical obstacle courses ranging from 5K to 10K endurance laps. Choose from elite vest challenges, weighted rucking, or open waves designed to honor the resilience of first responders.

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.

Short trail and paved races plus a kids fun run at Westbrook Park in DeWitt, IA on June 20, 2026. Proceeds support the Paul Skeffington Memorial Race Foundation and local multi-use trail development.

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.

Experience the rugged beauty of the Illinois River Bluff at Camp Wokanda. This summer trail event features distances from a half marathon to 100 miles on technical, wooded single track with significant elevation.

Trail races at Lake Macbride State Park in Solon, IA feature 50K and 25K courses on mostly trail terrain with multiple aid stations, packet pickup options, limited entries, and awards by gender and age groups.

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.

Experience the natural beauty of Dubuque with trail races through the Mines of Spain Recreation Area. Enjoy distances ranging from 4 miles to a half marathon followed by a post race party with brick oven pizza and local beer.

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.

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.