Trail Running calendar near Goreville 2026-2027

Experience the beauty of Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley at this 21st annual event. Choose from four distances through scenic singletrack trails in the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area.

Ondessonk Trail Races on April 11, 2026 at Camp Ondessonk in Ozark, Illinois features a half marathon, Manchester 10k, 5k, and a one-mile fun run around Lake Echon for families.

Experience the scenic Shawnee National Forest with trail races ranging from a 5k to a 40k. Run through technical single track and creek crossings at Giant City State Park in this cupless event.

Experience a high school style cross country meet in Carterville featuring a 5k course on grass and gravel. Join as a team or run solo in this evening event with awards for top individuals and teams.

Run through the scenic wilderness of Shawnee National Forest from a base at Camp Ondessonk. Choose from four distances, including a 100-mile ultra, on a course past waterfalls and sandstone canyons. Stay overnight in rustic tree houses or l..

A 22 km trail event across Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake bridges via the Central Hardwoods Scenic Trail, offered as an individual race or two and three person relays with on-course water stations and race day transportation.

Run on the fast, scenic Tunnel Hill State Trail in Illinois. This event offers a 100-mile, 100 km, USATF 50-mile championship, 50-mile, and marathon distances on a gentle grade. It's a record-setting course known for its historic tunnel and..