Trail Running calendar near Hudson 2025-2026

Glazin' the Trail is a family-friendly run/walk event held at Kankakee Community College in Kankakee, Illinois. This donut-themed event features a 5K Donut Dash and a shorter 2K Sprinkle Sprint, both designed for participants of all ages, including children under 12 who can join for free. The course..

The Yellowbrick Backyard Ultra is a unique endurance running event held at Kinsey Park in Peoria, Illinois. It features a "last runner standing" format, where participants run a 4.16-mile trail loop every hour until only one runner remains. The course is a scenic, single-track trail with a whimsical..

The Lincoln Memorial Garden Trail Race 8K is set to take place in Springfield, Illinois, on June 7, 2025. This event features an 8K trail race that winds through the scenic trails of the Lincoln Memorial Garden, alongside Lake Springfield, and across the Ostermeier Prairie Center grounds. Participan..

The Temptation 200 Ultras is an annual running event held in Sand Ridge State Forest, Forest City, IL, featuring multiple distance options: 200K, 50K, and the "Not at all Tempted 10K." Scheduled for Labor Day Weekend 2025, this event challenges participants both physically and mentally, encouraging..

The Kennekuk Road Runners - Wild Wild Wilderness is an annual running event held in Oakwood, Illinois, featuring a variety of races including a 5K, a 7.45-mile trail run, and the WWW Challenge. This event celebrates community spirit and resilience, welcoming both seasoned runners and newcomers. The..

The Big Horse 5K, hosted by Gut Check Fitness, is an exciting trail and mud run set in the scenic Big Horse Vineyards in Lewistown, Illinois. This event features a mix of natural obstacles, including hills, streams, and a thrilling slip-n-slide, making it a fun challenge for participants of all ages..

The Farmdale Trail Run, held October 11-12, 2025, takes place at Farmdale Reservoir near East Peoria, Illinois. This premier trail event offers multiple distances including a 10K, half marathon, 30-mile, 50-mile, and 100-mile ultramarathon. The course features miles of single-track trails, service r..

The Allerton Park Trail Run, organized by the Second Wind Running Club, takes place at Robert Allerton Park in Monticello, Illinois. The event features a challenging 5.7-mile trail run along scenic river trails with roots, ruts, and sharp turns, and a 2-mile nature walk. Participants can enjoy a fes..