Trail Running calendar near Makanda 2025-2026

Take on the Frozen Chosin Challenge at Johnson Shut Ins State Park December 5 to 7, 2025, a rugged winter weekend honoring Korean War veterans. Choose 40 mile, 17 mile or 4 mile routes with steep trails, river fords and bivouac camping.

Run the Great American Trail Race in Grand Rivers, Kentucky along Kentucky Lake with 23 km, marathon, 60 km and 50 mile options. Mostly single track Canal Loop offers rolling hills and sweeping lake views across looped courses.

Run the scenic trails of Camp Ondessonk in Ozark Illinois with 5K and 10K options perfect for all abilities. Expect forest singletrack, friendly vibes and event shirts for early registrants.

Ozark's Mountain Challenge at Sam A Baker State Park invites hikers to climb Mudlick Mountain repeatedly for about 7,980 feet of total ascent across rugged terrain. This non competitive 12 hour event includes aid and a welcoming finish.

Run scenic singletrack and gravel through Giant City State Park at the Red Cedar Trail Races in Makanda, IL on May 30, 2026 with 5K, half marathon and a tough 40K option. Finishers get a medal, swag and a post race drink choice.

Run the 1st Annual Sundown Showdown 5K cross country in Carterville IL on July 17, 2026. Team or individual runners will tackle a grassy course and compete for awards for top finishers and male, female, and mixed teams.

Run the Shawnee Hills Trail Races at Camp Ondessonk in the Shawnee National Forest, with distances from half marathon to 100 miles. Tackle technical single track through sandstone canyons and waterfalls and relax with on site camping.