Trail Running calendar near Makanda 2026-2027

Trail runs in Grand Rivers KY on March 14, 2026 with four distances from 23 km to 50 mile. Routes start at Lighthouse Landing and use the Canal Loop offering single track, packed dirt, hill sections, and views of both lakes.

Ondessonk Trail Races on April 11, 2026 at Camp Ondessonk in Ozark, Illinois features a half marathon, Manchester 10k, 5k, and a one-mile fun run around Lake Echon for families.

A noncompetitive ascent-only challenge on Mudlick Mountain near Patterson, MO, where hikers attempt eight climbs (about 21 miles total and 7,980 feet ascent) within twelve hours; shuttles return hikers to the base after each summit.

Trail races at Giant City State Park on May 30, 2026 include a 5k, a half marathon and a 40k mostly on the Red Cedar Trail. Courses feature single track, technical sections, possible creek crossings, and marked aid stations.

Join the Cross Country Sundown Showdown 5K in Carterville on July 17, 2026, starting and finishing behind the Community Center. Teams and solo runners will enjoy a grassy, scenic course and compete for top finisher and team awards.

A weekend of trail running in Shawnee National Forest with multi-distance loop courses, waterfalls, technical single-track and on-site treehouse lodging.

A 22 km point to point trail race from Lake Barkley to Kentucky Lake, with individual and relay options and a mix of paved and woodland gravel paths.

The Monster Dash - Patterson will take place in Patterson on Saturday 31 October 2026. You can run 4 miles.

Tunnel Hill in Vienna Illinois offers certified 100 mile, 100 km, 50 mile and marathon distances on a smooth crushed limestone rails trail with certified courses, a 30 hour limit, race tracking and established world record history.