Trail Running calendar near Makanda 2025-2026

The Shawnee Hills Trail Races, held at Camp Ondessonk in Ozark, Illinois, offer challenging ultramarathon distances including 100 miles, 100K, 50K, and a half marathon. Set within the scenic Shawnee National Forest, the course features a figure-eight loop with 80% single-track trails, technical terr..

The Last Boyscout is a challenging Last Man Standing race held at Ferne Clyffe State Park in Goreville, Illinois. Participants run a 4.167-mile loop on the Boyscout Trail, featuring single track, jeep roads, paved sections, and about 600 feet of elevation gain per loop. The race tests endurance and..

The Devil's Toll Race, held in Middle Brook, Missouri, is a challenging 13-mile event across rugged terrain on the Ozark Trail. Participants traverse from Taum Sauk Mountain, Missouri's highest point, past Mina Sauk Falls and the Devil’s Toll Gate rock formation, continuing over Proffit and Wildcat..

The Trail du Rocher - Leopold will take place in Leopold on Saturday 4 October 2025. You can run between 15 and 33 kilometers.

The Arrowhead Endurance Run, held at Arrowhead Lake Campground in Johnston City, Illinois, features a certified 2.07-mile loop trail around the lake, mostly gravel with minimal elevation change, ideal for fast times and high mileage. The event offers multiple race options including 24-hour, 24-hour..

The LBL Bridge to Bridge Trail Run is a scenic 22-kilometer trail race held in Hardin, Kentucky, crossing the Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake bridges. The course begins on the Canton side of the Lake Barkley Bridge, follows a paved path along Highway 80, then transitions onto the Central Hardwoods Sc..

The Tunnel Hill 100 & 50 Mile Runs take place in Vienna, Illinois, on the scenic Tunnel Hill State Trail, a smooth crushed limestone rails-to-trails path featuring gentle grades and iconic landmarks like a historic tunnel and trestles. The event offers 100-mile and 50-mile distances, both USATF-sanc..

The Land Between the Lakes - The Great American Trail Race, held annually in Grand Rivers, Kentucky, offers four challenging distances: 50 miles, 60 km, marathon, and 23 km. Starting along the scenic Kentucky Lake shoreline, the course leads runners into the Land Between the Lakes National Recreatio..

The Ozark's Mountain Challenge is a demanding hiking event held at Sam A. Baker State Park in Patterson, Missouri. Participants aim to ascend Mudlick Mountain multiple times within 12 hours, covering approximately 17 miles with a total elevation gain of 7,980 feet—equivalent to climbing Mount Olympu..