Trail Running calendar near East Peoria 2025-2026

We have found 8 Trailruns within 80 miles of East Peoria. See below where and when you can find the races.

Join the FOLEPI River Trail Classic on Saturday, November 29, 2025 in East Peoria for a scenic, mostly downhill 4 mile run along the River Trail. Pre registrants get a technical long sleeved shirt and everyone is invited to a post race pizz..

December 2025

Hit the trails at Timber Pointe for a scenic cross country style 8K, 4K or multi lap challenge with possible deer and eagle sightings. Partial proceeds benefit the nature center and finishers enjoy post race food and warm company.

March 2026

Run among pine forests and wild cactus at the Cactus Classic Trail Races in Sand Ridge State Forest, Manito Illinois on March 7, 2026. Choose marathon, half marathon or 10K on sandy, runnable trails for a scenic, rolling challenge.

April 2026

Potawatomi Trail Runs returns April 9 to 12, 2026 at McNaughton Park in Pekin, Illinois with distances from 10 mile to a 200 mile epic. Tackle rugged 10 mile loops of single track, creek crossings and rolling hills, with primitive camping a..

Experience the Allerton Races in Monticello, Illinois on April 11 and 12, 2026 with a half marathon, 10K and glow trail 5K plus virtual options. Scenic courses and a welcoming community make this a perfect spring running weekend.

May 2026

Enjoy a scenic 8K through Lincoln Memorial Garden in Springfield on May 30, 2026, weaving lakefront paths and prairie trails. Kids fun runs, post race food, and a wooden finisher medallion make this intimate event limited to 300 runners.

September 2026

Choose your challenge at Temptation 200 Ultras on September 5 2026 at Sand Ridge State Forest near Forest City, IL, with options from the Not Tempted 10K to a loop based 50K or the epic 200K. The loop format lets runners stop at 50K 100K or..

October 2026

Run the scenic 104 mile Hennepin Canal State Trail from Sterling to Colona on a flat and fast all trail course. Choose 100 mile relay, 50 mile, or Mule 50K night run and earn memorable finish swag.