Trail Running calendar near East Peoria 2026-2027

A non-timed 2K and 5K trail run/walk at Case Creek Valley that welcomes leashed dogs and supports Rock Island County Animal Care & Control Shelter, with race bibs, optional T-shirts, finisher dog tags, and hydration stations.

A point to point all-trail ultramarathon along the Hennepin Canal State Trail in northwest Illinois offering 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and a 100 mile team relay with stocked aid stations and a 30 hour cutoff.

Run The Woods is a trail event at Timber Pointe Outdoor Center in Hudson, IL featuring 5K and 8K races with youth divisions and a one mile untimed trail walk. Proceeds benefit Easterseals Central Illinois and Timber Pointe Outdoor Center.

A coffee-themed fun run on October 4, 2026 at Case Creek Trails in Coal Valley, IL offering 2K and 5K routes, hot drinks after the course, optional swag, and proceeds supporting QC PAWS.

Farmdale Trail Run is a multi distance trail event at Farmdale Reservoir near East Peoria, IL on October 10 and 11, 2026. Distances range from 10K and half marathon up to 100 mile with camping, aid stations, and on course support.

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.

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 Backyard Ultra in Colona, Illinois on Nov 7, 2026, consisting of repeated 4.17 miles loops on a mostly flat course with one hill out of a ravine. Parking and camping space are available.

Trail races at McNaughton Park in Pekin, IL offering 3.5, 10, 30 and 50 mile options. The event runs the 10 mile loop in reverse with two creek crossings per loop and about 1300 ft gain per loop.

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.

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.

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.