Trail Running calendar near Decatur 2026-2027

Take on the scenic trails of Clinton Lake State Recreation Area with the Clinton Lake Ultra. Choose between a challenging 30-mile or a 10-mile loop course through forests and meadows. It's a cup-free, community focused event with a mandator..

Explore scenic Carpenter Park on a well-marked trail run with 5K and 10K options. The race offers views of the Sangamon River, woodland paths, and wildlife sightings. It's the first event in a three-race trail series, with all finishers rec..

Event Overview The Potawatomi Trail Runs take place from April 9 to 12, 2026, at McNaughton Park in Pekin, Illinois. This event marks its 25th year. Distances The event offers several trail running distances: 200 Miler 150 Miler 100 Miler..

Experience the beautiful trails of Allerton Park with a variety of races including a nighttime 5k and a Sunday half marathon. Support Make A Wish Illinois while enjoying a weekend of fitness and nature in Monticello.

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.

Elsa Chicken Plucker Backyard Ultra The event takes place at Willenborg Woods, a private property of 149 acres with maintained trails near Charleston, Illinois. Participants must complete a 4.167-mile loop each hour. The format continues un..

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 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 7.1 mile trail run around Lake Mingo at Kennekuk Cove County Park on June 13, 2026. The mostly trail course features hills, nine bridges, one aid station halfway and a post race party at the Hideaway Shelter.

The Yellowbrick Backyard Ultra is a last-runner-standing event in Peoria's Kinsey Park. Runners tackle a 4.16-mile trail loop every hour until only one remains. All participants get a shirt and sticker, with extra prizes for hitting distanc..

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..

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.

This unique 5K trail run sends participants splashing down a shallow riverbed for a third of a mile. With a tough hill finish and a field limited to 125 runners, it finishes with a community pancake and ice cream party.

Experience a trail run through Forest Park on the General Dacey Trail in Shelbyville. Participate in a 5K or 1 mile race featuring team competitions, post race refreshments, and a gathering at the local aquatic center.

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.

Event Overview The Howl at the Moon Ultra is a timed endurance event held at Kennekuk Road Runners in Danville, Illinois. The event features separate eight-hour and four-hour divisions for runners and walkers. Course Details Participants co..

Test your limits at Ewing Park II with a 3 mile obstacle course or a four hour endurance challenge. Choose between competitive divisions, recreational waves, and age-based categories in Bloomington.

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.