Trail Running calendar near Johnston City 2026-2027

A community 5k on June 27, 2026 in Carrier Mills, Illinois offering a 5k run and a 5k walk to support the local cross country team, with registration fee of $25, a T-shirt deadline of June 13, and awards for top finishers.

A team-focused 5K cross country race behind the Carterville Community Center on July 17, 2026, with grass, gravel, and paved sections. Teams compete by standard XC scoring and medals and team awards are presented.

A Backyard Ultra in Albion, Illinois on July 18, 2026 with a registration fee that includes a t-shirt and a ten dollar food truck voucher. Free camping is available the night before and a voluntary per-lap pot funds top prizes.

Trail races at Camp Ondessonk in Shawnee National Forest on a figure eight loop of mostly single track and rugged terrain. Distances range from a half marathon to 100 miles with staffed aid stations and on site lodging.

A last person standing loop race at Ferne Clyffe State Park with 4.167 mile loops and about 600 feet of climbing per loop. Night laps require a headlamp and reflective vest and registration is capped at 75.

A 5K trail run or walk at Patriot's Park in Greenville on 09/26/2026 focused on community support for children and families affected by childhood cancer, with registration open 03/02/2026 and a $35 fee.

A multi-format endurance event at Arrowhead Lake Campground in Johnston City, IL, run on a certified 2.07 mile loop. Multiple timed races are offered with on-course aid, finisher medals and awards, camping, and chip timing provided.

A certified road and trail ultramarathon in Vienna, IL offering 100 mile, 100 km, USATF 50 mile national championship, 50 mile, and marathon distances on a smooth crushed limestone rail-trail with a 30 hour time limit.

Land Between the Lakes Trail Runs on March 13, 2027 in Grand Rivers, Kentucky offers four trail distances on an 11.3 mile Canal Loop with views of Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley. The course is mostly single-track packed dirt with rolling an..