Trail Running calendar near Mahomet 2025-2026

Join the River Rat Races at Kankakee River State Park on Sunday, November 9, 2025 for 10 mile, 10K and 5K runs plus a 5K walk along the scenic bike trail by Rock Creek bridge. Register by Nov 8 for $20; packet pickup and post race refreshme..

Join the FOLEPI River Trail Classic on Saturday, November 29, 2025 in East Peoria for a scenic, mostly downhill 4 mile run along the River Trail. Pre registrants get a technical long sleeved shirt and everyone is invited to a post race pizz..

Hit the trails at Timber Pointe for a scenic cross country style 8K, 4K or multi lap challenge with possible deer and eagle sightings. Partial proceeds benefit the nature center and finishers enjoy post race food and warm company.

Start 2026 at the Siberian Express, a 7.45 mile winter trail run at Kickapoo State Recreation Area on January 3. Expect steep climbs and creek crossings, carry your own hydration, and warm up at a friendly post race gathering.

Run the Frozen Cock's Crow 5K in Willenborg Woods on Feb 14, 2026, a rugged winter trail with steep climbs, a stream crossing and scenic singletrack. Join the trail community afterward for food, fun and warmth.

Potawatomi Trail Runs returns April 9 to 12, 2026 at McNaughton Park in Pekin, Illinois with distances from 10 mile to a 200 mile epic. Tackle rugged 10 mile loops of single track, creek crossings and rolling hills, with primitive camping a..

Allerton Races in Monticello offers scenic trail and road distances including a half marathon, 10K and a glowing nighttime 5K. Run live or virtually while supporting Robert Allerton Park and Make A Wish Illinois, with special donor perks on..

Test your limits at the Grind on the Grid Backyard Ultra in Wingate, IN, where runners repeat a roughly 4.17 mile out and back loop every hour until one person remains. Tents and canopies are welcome the night before and the field is limite..

Challenge yourself in 6 hour or 12 hour relays and ultras on a scenic loop of trails and roads at Hawthorn Park. Solo and team entries, camping, on site food and finisher medals make it a festive weekend of racing.

Enjoy a scenic 8K through Lincoln Memorial Garden in Springfield on May 30, 2026, weaving lakefront paths and prairie trails. Kids fun runs, post race food, and a wooden finisher medallion make this intimate event limited to 300 runners.

Push your limits at Elsa Chicken Plucker Backyard Ultra in Willenborg Woods, Charleston IL where runners run a 4.167 mile loop every hour until one remains. Enjoy trails and compete for a Bronze Ticket to the Big Dog's World Championship.

Join the 28th annual Lake Mingo Trail Run on June 6, 2026 in Danville, IL for a scenic 7.1 mile loop of trails, hills and marshes where mud and wildlife add to the fun. Celebrate with food and beer at the post race party.

Take on Madder Than A Wet Hen, a rugged 5K trail race at Willenborg Woods in Charleston on July 25, 2026, with river crossings, steep climbs and roughly 1,100 feet of gain. Field limited to 125, with post race pancakes and ice cream.

Run the rugged Wild Wild Wilderness at Kickapoo State Recreation Area with a scenic 7.45 mile trail or 5K option. Expect steep climbs, creek crossings, awards at the finish and the chance to complete the Grand Slam.

Shake Your Trail Feather runs October 16 and 17, 2026 at Willenborg Woods in Charleston, IL, with distances from 100K to 5K on winding single track, creek crossings and riverside paths. Friendly trail support and a post race celebration awa..