Trail Running calendar near Monticello 2025-2026

The Yellowbrick Backyard Ultra is a unique endurance running event held at Kinsey Park in Peoria, Illinois. Featuring a whimsical Wizard of Oz-themed setting, the race takes place on a scenic 100% single-track trail with no roads or water crossings, surrounded by local wildlife. The format is a "las..

The Lincoln Memorial Garden Trail Race 8K is set to take place in Springfield, Illinois, on June 7, 2025. This event features an 8K trail race that winds through the scenic trails of the Lincoln Memorial Garden, alongside Lake Springfield, and across the Ostermeier Prairie Center grounds. Participan..

Madder Than a Wet Hen is a 5K running event held in Charleston, Illinois, at 17737 E County Road 380N. The race offers participants a scenic course through the local area, providing a community-focused atmosphere ideal for runners of all levels. The event takes place in July, promising summer weathe..

The Dino-Griffin 10K Bonus Run is a trail running event held at Griffin Bike Park in Terre Haute, Indiana. The race features a 10-kilometer course consisting of two laps around Stryker Lake, with moderate terrain, rolling hills, and generally stable footing. The wide trails allow for easy passing an..

The Temptation 200 Ultras, held in Sand Ridge State Forest near Forest City, Illinois, is a challenging ultramarathon event celebrating its 7th anniversary in 2025. The race offers multiple distances: a grueling 200K, a 50K, and a "Not At All Tempted" 10K. The 200K starts early Saturday and must be..

The Kennekuk Road Runners - Wild Wild Wilderness is an annual running event held in Oakwood, Illinois, featuring a variety of races including a 5K, a 7.45-mile trail run, and the WWW Challenge. This event celebrates community spirit and resilience, welcoming both seasoned runners and newcomers. The..

The Farmdale Trail Run, held October 11-12, 2025, takes place at Farmdale Reservoir near East Peoria, Illinois. This premier trail event offers multiple distances including a 10K, half marathon, 30-mile, 50-mile, and 100-mile ultramarathon. The course features miles of single-track trails, service r..

The Shake Your Trail Feather Trail Run, held at Willenborg Woods in Charleston, Illinois, offers a scenic and challenging trail running experience. Participants can choose from distances including a 50K ultra, half marathon, 10K, and 5K. The course features single-track trails winding through pristi..

The McNotagain Fall Trail Run takes place at McNaughton Park in Pekin, Illinois, known for its scenic, flat terrain in Central Illinois. The event offers multiple race distances including 3.5, 10, 30, and 50 miles, all run on a 10-mile loop course that is run in reverse direction compared to the spr..

The Allerton Park Trail Run, organized by the Second Wind Running Club, takes place at Robert Allerton Park in Monticello, Illinois. The event features a challenging 5.7-mile trail run along scenic river trails with roots, ruts, and sharp turns, and a 2-mile nature walk. Participants can enjoy a fes..