Trail Running calendar near Illinois City 2025-2026

The Haunted Heritage Trail Fun Run / Hero Walk in Dyersville, Iowa, offers a festive and spooky running experience with multiple events including a 5K Haunted Heritage Trail Fun Run, a 10K Trail Run, and a 1 Mile Hero Walk. Participants are..

Run the Hennepin Hundred, Illinois all trail point to point along the scenic Hennepin Canal from Sterling to Colona. Flat and fast 50 and 100 mile options plus a 50K and team relay make it ideal for a PR or your first ultra.

Tackle rugged trails and creek crossings at Swiss Valley Nature Preserve with 50K, 25K, or a 5.2 mile loop. Scenic climbs, free campground showers and camping, and proceeds benefit Friends of Dubuque County Conservation.

Bone Dash 5K & Monster Mile Fun Run takes place at Lake McBride Trail and Timber Dome Lodge in Solon, Iowa. The event offers two races: a Bone Dash 5K and a Monster Mile one-mile run. The courses start together at Timber Dome Lodge; 5K runn..

Mines of Spain 100, held in Dubuque, Iowa, offers 100-mile and 100-kilometer ultramarathons on October 17-18, 2025. Set in the driftless region’s bluffs, prairies and forests above the Mississippi River valley, it delivers a true Midwest tr..

Hit scenic, rugged trails at Geode State Park near Danville, IA on Oct 18, 2025, with 5K, 12K and 25K courses featuring single track, rock, sand and creek crossings. All finishers get a geode and winners earn handmade wood and geode plaques..

Running with Ghouls is a Halloween-themed trail run/walk in Canton, Illinois, organized by YWCA Canton. Participants can choose a 5k or 1 mile distance, with a family-friendly atmosphere and Halloween costumes encouraged but not required. T..

Event The Miner 49er endurance runs take place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Dubuque, Iowa at the Mines of Spain area (8991 Bellevue Heights Rd). Distances offered: 25K 50K Registration closes on October 31, 2025. Race registration fe..

Event Woodpecker Six is a six hour endurance run organized by LoKeyz Trail Runners. It takes place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Central City, Iowa (4732 Horseshoe Falls Rd). The format asks participants to complete as many loops of the..

Skunk Ape 806/314 Trail Race : March 21, 2026, Dixon, IL The event takes place at Lowell Park, 2114 Lowell Park Road, Dixon, IL 61021 on March 21, 2026. Distances offered: 806 - 33.75 miles (8 hrs 6 mins) 314 - 13.5 miles (3 hrs 14 mins) 8..

Event overview Loud Thunder 50 is a trail race day on April 18, 2026 at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve, Illinois City, IL. The start/finish area is at the Horse Corral Campground (park address: 19408 Loud Thunder Rd). The event offers the fol..

Run the Galena Sky Trail Race on May 16, 2026 at Chestnut Mountain, choosing four hour or eight hour timed formats on scenic looped trails with Mississippi River views. Rack up loops, earn a striking 3D Warrior finisher medal and enjoy a he..