Trail Running calendar near Herrin 2026-2027

Experience an obstacle course race in Missouri featuring over 25 obstacles across a 5k course. Choose from competitive waves, open fun runs, or a five hour endurance challenge with finisher medals for all participants.

Experience the natural beauty of Camp Ondessonk with distances ranging from a one mile fun run to a half marathon. Explore scenic forests and canyons in the Illinois landscape on this annual trail running event.

Experience technical single track trails and creek crossings in the Shawnee National Forest. This event offers several distances across the scenic Red Cedar Trail with significant elevation and full support at Giant City State Park.

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..

Test your resilience at Ferne Clyffe State Park in this classic backyard ultra format. Runners take on a 4.167 mile loop every hour through technical trails and hills until only the Last Boyscout remains.

This trail run/walk in Greenville's Patriot's Park is a 5K event supporting childhood cancer research. It takes place on scenic trails and is inspired by a personal story of courage.

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..