Trail Running calendar near Illinois City 2026-2027

Trail races in Coralville offering 10 mile, 5K and a new 1500 meter fun run to benefit the Red Shamrock Foundation. Mixed-surface courses, aid stations, participant shirts for 5K and 10 mile, and age group awards.

Experience the beauty of Lake MacBride State Park with the Iowa Trail Run Series. Choose between several distances including a half marathon and enjoy post race food and games in a natural setting.

Loud Thunder 50 is a trail running event at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve near Illinois City, IL offering 50 mile, 50k and half marathon options on mostly single track with significant elevation gain, aid stations, camping and strict cutoff..

Test your endurance at this 24 hour track event in Davenport where you can run or walk at your own pace. With a limited field of 60 participants, every runner receives a shirt and personal lap counting support.

Trail run in Dubuque on May 2, 2026 offering 5K, 10K and half marathon distances. The event features marked trails, basic timing, a custom bib, a rotating race item, and post-race food; series entry includes a series gift.

Experience a trail race through the scenic Wildlife Prairie Park in Central Illinois. Choose between an accessible 5k loop or a more demanding 10k course featuring single track trails and post race snacks.

Trail races at Sunderbruch Park in Davenport on May 16 2026 with 5K and 10K routes on mostly single track dirt trails. Online registration and a waitlist are used and no refunds are offered.

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.

Short trail and paved races plus a kids fun run at Westbrook Park in DeWitt, IA on June 20, 2026. Proceeds support the Paul Skeffington Memorial Race Foundation and local multi-use 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 in Solon, IA feature 50K and 25K courses on mostly trail terrain with multiple aid stations, packet pickup options, limited entries, and awards by gender and age groups.

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 night trail event in Dixon, IL with looped courses of about 5 miles per lap, options for single runners or three‑person relays, on mixed grass, gravel, and dirt trails.

Trail races at Scott County Park near Long Grove IA offering 50K, 10 Miler and 5 Miler courses on mixed dirt and grass trails. The 50K is three laps of a roughly 10 mile loop with aid stations and specific crew and pacer rules.

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 County Park in Palo, Iowa offering 15K, 30K, and 45K on a 15K equestrian loop with dirt and grass trails, rolling hills, post-race cookout, awards, and timed results.

A Backyard Ultra at Pollmiller Lake Park in West Point, Iowa featuring repeated 4.167 mile loops with a one hour limit per loop. The single loop course mixes paved path, gravel, and trail, and onsite camping is available.

A grassroots loop ultra at Dixon Park District offering 25K, 50K, 100K and 100 mile options on a 7.85 mile mixed surface loop with two aid locations, crew and pacer policies, and finisher awards.

Trail races at Swiss Valley Nature Preserve in Peosta IA use a 5.2 mile loop with creek crossings, steep climbs and rugged terrain, offered as 5.2 mile, 25k and 50k. Free camping, showers and shuttle service are provided.