Trail Running calendar near Monticello 2026-2027

A timed, mostly flat 2 mile obstacle course at Richland Community College on September 19, 2026, raising funds for the Student Veterans' Resource Center with 20 to 25 obstacles and finisher rewards.

Midwest Spartan Trifecta Weekend at Badlands features off road obstacle races across 1,200 acres with Sprint, Super, Beast and kids distances. Team entries, spectator access and service member discounts via GOVX are available.

Run The Woods is a trail event at Timber Pointe Outdoor Center in Hudson, IL featuring 5K and 8K races with youth divisions and a one mile untimed trail walk. Proceeds benefit Easterseals Central Illinois and Timber Pointe Outdoor Center.

Farmdale Trail Run is a multi distance trail event at Farmdale Reservoir near East Peoria, IL on October 10 and 11, 2026. Distances range from 10K and half marathon up to 100 mile with camping, aid stations, and on course support.

Trail running event at Willenborg Woods in Charleston IL offering 100K, 50K, 16 miler, 8 miler and 5K on marked single track through timber, riverside paths and creek crossings. Pets are not allowed.

A chip timed 5K and an untimed 1 mile fun walk at GE Park in Bloomington on October 18, 2026, raising funds for BN Sunrise Rotary Youth Services and the CCHS Rotaract Club. Awards include ceramic steins for top 5K age group finishers.

A fall event at Allerton Park featuring a 5.7 mile trail run, a 2 mile nature walk, and a virtual 5.7 mile option. The riverside course has roots, ruts, and sharp turns, with awards, costume prizes, and park donations.

A community road-and-trail event at Meadowbrook Park in Urbana supporting Grand Prairie Friends, offering 5K and 10K runs, a 5K walk, plus virtual options, medals, and t-shirts.

Trail races at McNaughton Park in Pekin, IL offering 3.5, 10, 30 and 50 mile options. The event runs the 10 mile loop in reverse with two creek crossings per loop and about 1300 ft gain per loop.

The 36th annual FOLEPI River Trail Classic in East Peoria features a 4 Mile competitive run and a 2 Mile non competitive walk, shirt and no shirt entry options, age group awards for the run, and a post race gathering at a local pizzeria.

Experience a cross country style trail race through the Timber Pointe Nature Center at Lake Bloomington. Choose between 4K and 8K loops or a three hour endurance challenge while supporting local nature conservation.

A backyard ultra in Wingate, Indiana, run on a 4 miles 880 feet loop with mixed surfaces. Loops start every hour and the last runner to complete a loop is declared the winner.

Trail races at Wildlife Prairie Park in Hanna City, Illinois with 5K and 10K loop courses on maintenance trails and single track. Day park admission is included and the event features awards, post race snacks, and volunteer opportunities.