Trail Running calendar near Monticello 2024-2025

The Clinton Lake Ultra is an exciting trail running event held at the Clinton Lake State Recreation Area in DeWitt, IL. Participants can choose between a challenging 30-mile or a 10-mile race, both featuring scenic loops through forests, hills, and meadows. The event emphasizes sustainability by enc..

The Potawatomi Trail Runs, held at McNaughton Park in Pekin, IL, features a variety of ultra-distance races including 200, 150, 100, 50, 30, and 10-mile options. The course consists of a challenging 10-mile loop with single track dirt paths, creek crossings, and rolling hills, offering an elevation ..

The Allerton Races is a running event taking place in Monticello, Illinois, featuring a variety of races including a Half Marathon, 10K, and a nighttime Trail-Glo 5K. Participants can also choose virtual options for the Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K. This event supports Robert Allerton Park and encoura..

The Grind on the Grid Backyard Ultra is a unique running event held in Veedersburg, Indiana, designed for endurance athletes. Participants run a 4-mile loop that includes a mix of gravel, grass, and road surfaces, with the goal of completing as many loops as possible within an hour. The event emphas..

The Elsa Chicken Plucker Backyard Ultra is an official Backyard Ultra event held in Charleston, IL. Participants will run a 4.167-mile loop every hour, continuing until only one runner remains. The course features groomed grass and dirt trails during the day, while the night loop includes a dead-end..

The Temptation 200 Ultras, held in Sand Ridge State Forest, Forest City, IL, is a challenging running event celebrating its 7th anniversary over Labor Day Weekend 2025. Participants can choose from various distances: 200K, 150K, 100K, 50K, and a "Not at all Tempted" 10K. Runners start as 200K partic..

The Kennekuk Road Runners - Wild Wild Wilderness is an annual running event held at Kickapoo State Recreation Area in Oakwood, Illinois. Celebrating its 45th year, the event features multiple races, including a 5K, a 7.45-mile trail run, and the WWW Challenge. Participants can enjoy a scenic and cha..

The Shake Your Trail Feather Trail Run offers a variety of challenging race options, including a 5K, 10K, half marathon (13.1 miles), and a 50K. Set in Charleston, IL, participants can enjoy beautiful grass and dirt trails, pristine timber, and a creek crossing, all while navigating hills and valley..