Trail Running calendar near Illinois City 2026-2027

Experience the local trail community at Kinsey Park with a four mile loop featuring rolling hills and themed stretches. This event offers a great introduction to the local ultramarathon scene in Peoria.

A 5K Run/Walk at Camp Courageous in Monticello, IA on June 13, 2026 featuring a scenic trail route, packet pickup on June 12 and race day, race shirts for registrants by May 16, and age group awards.

A nine hour endurance run in Davenport, IA on a 0.85 mile single track loop with 125 to 150 feet of climb per circuit. Solo runners and three person relays are allowed, with abundant aid, hot food, and a custom race shirt provided.

Trail and paved races are held June 20, 2026 at Westbrook Park in DeWitt, Iowa, with 2.62 mile paved and trail options plus a 0.62 mile kids run. Proceeds support the Paul Skeffington Memorial Race Foundation and local trail development.

Experience flowing singletrack and deep ravines at Black Partridge Park in Metamora. This five mile trail race features creek crossings and steep climbs through mature Illinois forests.

Trail races at Lake Macbride State Park near Solon, IA, with 25K and 50K course options on mostly trail terrain, staffed aid stations, and a 175-runner cap in the first year.

A timed 5K trail run or walk at a working microdairy in Oxford, Iowa, routed through restored tallgrass prairie with a prairie identification challenge, awards, music and snacks. A virtual 5K option includes mailed giveaways.

Experience the final race of the summer at Farmdale Reservoir in Washington Illinois. This five mile trail run features a mix of prairie woods and singletrack paths through a diverse landscape.

Experience the natural beauty of Dubuque with trail races through the Mines of Spain Recreation Area. Enjoy distances ranging from 4 miles to a half marathon followed by a post race party with brick oven pizza and local beer.

A multi-event day in Coal Valley with a 5K Mud Adventure Run, a Ninja Kids Run, and a Cross Country Trail Run. Main obstacles include a Tire Wall, Ninja Scaling Wall and Weight Lift; spectator entry is $7.

Part of Hoover Hometown Days on August 8, 2026, the event features a 5K through the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site tall-grass prairie and a 1.5K walk around the Presidential Library grounds.

Trail races of 50K, 10 miles and 5 miles at Scott County Park near Long Grove, IA. The event uses a roughly 10 mile loop, has stocked aid stations, and allows pacers for the 50K with online registration only.

Experience an all terrain trail race through the scenic Big Horse Vineyards featuring natural obstacles and mud. Choose between a competitive 5K or a social beer mile followed by wine tasting in Central Illinois.

Test your limits at Decker Farm with a grueling combination of military boot camp and farm chores. Choose between 4, 12, or 36 hour endurance challenges featuring heavy carries and undisclosed physical tasks.

A trail race at Pleasant Creek Park in Palo, Iowa on September 12, 2026 offering 15K, 30K and 45K on a 15K equestrian loop. Dirt and grass trails, rolling hills, awards and cash prizes for top finishers.

A looped trail event at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve featuring a repeatable 1-mile loop, two course variants with notable elevation per loop, a 4 hour limit, on-course aid at the start/finish, and proceeds returned to the preserve.

Broken Anvil Backyard Ultra in West Point, Iowa, sends runners on repeated 4.167 mile loops around Pollmiller Lake Park. Each loop must be completed within an hour and the last runner to finish a loop wins.

A dog-friendly 2K and 5K trail run/walk in Case Creek Valley with race bibs, T-shirts, finisher dog tags, and proceeds supporting the Rock Island County Animal Care & Control Shelter.

A coffee-themed, untimed 2K and 5K run at Case Creek Trails near Coal Valley, IL, with aid stations, post-run hot drinks and treats, optional swag, and proceeds supporting The Rock Island County Animal Care & Control Shelter through QC PAWS..

Trail races at Swiss Valley Nature Preserve near Peosta, Iowa, offering 5.2 mile, 25k and 50k options on a multi loop course with creek crossings and rugged, hilly terrain. Free camping, showers and shuttle service are provided.