Trail Running calendar near Elkhart 2026-2027

A multi-distance trail event at Farmdale Reservoir near East Peoria, IL on October 10-11, 2026, featuring races from 10K to 100 miles, single-track and prairie trails, on-site camping, aid stations, and awards for finishers.

Trail races at Willenborg Woods in Charleston, Illinois on October 16 and 17, 2026 offer distances from 5K to 100K on single track trails with creek crossings and technical sections.

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 road-and-trail event at Meadowbrook Park in Urbana supporting Grand Prairie Friends, offering 5K and 10K runs, a 5K walk, plus virtual options, medals, and t-shirts.

Trail races at Mcnaughton Park in Pekin, IL on November 14, 2026, with 50, 30, 10 and about 3.5 mile options on a reversed 10 mile loop featuring creek crossings and a 13 hour time limit.

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.