Trail Running calendar near Makanda 2026-2027

Experience the natural beauty of Camp Ondessonk with distances ranging from a one mile fun run to a half marathon. Explore scenic forests and canyons in the Illinois landscape on this annual trail running event.

The Ozark's Mountain Challenge is a 12-hour hiking event in Missouri's Sam A. Baker State Park. Participants aim to summit Mudlick Mountain multiple times to match the 7,980-foot height of Mount Olympus. It's a personal challenge with shutt..

Experience technical single track trails and creek crossings in the Shawnee National Forest. This event offers several distances across the scenic Red Cedar Trail with significant elevation and full support at Giant City State Park.

Experience a high school style cross country meet in Carterville featuring a 5k course on grass and gravel. Join as a team or run solo in this evening event with awards for top individuals and teams.

Run through the scenic wilderness of Shawnee National Forest from a base at Camp Ondessonk. Choose from four distances, including a 100-mile ultra, on a course past waterfalls and sandstone canyons. Stay overnight in rustic tree houses or l..

Tackle a rugged 13-mile course on Missouri's Ozark Trail, from Taum Sauk Mountain to Johnson Shut-ins State Park. This demanding run or hike passes scenic landmarks like Mina Sauk Falls. It's a fundraiser supporting trail maintenance and pr..

Experience a 22 km trail run crossing both the Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake bridges. Participants can run the full course individually or join a two or three person relay team through the Land Between the Lakes Recreation area.

This Halloween-themed 5k run/walk takes place on October 31st at Otahki Lake KOA. It features a 3.5-mile trail course. Proceeds support the Care Camps Foundation.

Run on the fast, scenic Tunnel Hill State Trail in Illinois. This event offers a 100-mile, 100 km, USATF 50-mile championship, 50-mile, and marathon distances on a gentle grade. It's a record-setting course known for its historic tunnel and..

Honor history through a winter endurance trek in the St. Francois Mountains. Choose between a 40 mile expedition, a 17 mile overnight challenge, or an accessible 4 mile hike through Johnson Shut Ins State Park.