Trail Running calendar near Oakwood 2025-2026

We have found 14 Trailruns within 80 miles of Oakwood. See below where and when you can find the races.

The Cornell Days 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk is a family-friendly event held at Clinton Keith Mills Memorial Park in Cornell, Illinois. The event takes place on Saturday, September 6, 2025. It offers two distances: a 5K and a 1 mile Fun Run/Walk, starting and finishing at the park along a county blac..

The Wild Wild Wilderness is an annual running event held at Kickapoo State Recreation Area in Oakwood, Illinois. Established in 1981, the race features multiple distances including a 5K and a challenging 7.45-mile trail run that covers steep hills, creek crossings, and scenic woodland terrain. The c..

Limestone Rocks! 8-Hour or 4-Hour Race takes place at Limestone Park in Kankakee, Illinois. Runners choose an endurance 8-Hour or a 4-Hour option, competing on a 1.65-mile loop course. The surface is mostly crushed limestone with sections of asphalt; the course is roughly half flat and half hilly, f..

Run The Woods is a charity running event held in Hudson, Illinois at Timber Pointe Outdoor Center (20 Timber Pointe Lane). The series includes 5K, 5K for Youth, 8K, 8K for Youth, and a 1 Mile Trail Walk – Untimed. While the site doesn’t describe a specific course layout, the venue suggests a family-..

Hope on the Trail is a running and walking event held in Thorntown, Indiana, featuring 5K and 10K distances along with a "Fun Run" and a "Run your own race!" option for 5K or 10K. Participants enjoy the scenic Farm Heritage Trail, providing a beautiful outdoor course experience. The event supports a..

October 2025

The Apple Mash Dash Cider 5k Run/Walk is held at Avon Town Hall Park in Avon, Indiana. This 5k course winds through scenic park trails, with portions on unpaved or grassy surfaces. The event is family-friendly and invites participants to dress in costume, offering a trophy for the most creative look..

Shake Your Trail Feather Trail Run takes place at Willenborg Woods in Charleston, Illinois, offering four distances: 50K, 16-mile, 8-mile, and 5K to suit a range of trail runners. The course uses true trail terrain with single-track paths through timber, grassy riverside segments, creeks, and hills,..

Oktoberfest Rotary Run is an annual fundraiser in Bloomington, Illinois, held on the third Sunday each October. The event centers at GE Park / Union Park Clubhouse (1750 GE Road) and offers a chip-timed 5K on the Constitution Trail, looping through Tipton Trails and returning on blacktop paths. A 1‑..

The Allerton Park Trail Run, hosted by Second Wind Running Club, takes place at Robert Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello, Illinois. The event features a challenging 5.7-mile trail run along the Sangamon River, known for its hidden roots, ruts, and sharp turns, as well as a 2-mile nature..

November 2025

Rattlesnake Master Run for the Prairie is a community running event in Urbana, Illinois, at Meadowbrook Park. The 27th annual edition features a 10K Run, a 5K Run, and a 5K Walk, plus 5K and 10K Virtual Races for remote participants. The course circles Meadowbrook Park’s 130-acre prairie and include..

January 2026

Set in Kickapoo State Recreation Area, Oakwood, Illinois, the Siberian Express Trail Race is a 7.45-mile, 95% trail course that winds east from the park into woodlands, featuring steep hills, creek crossings, and wildlife sightings. The event emphasizes a wintry Midwest experience, with a time limit..

March 2026

The OPSF 50/50 Trail Race is a well-established event held in Owen-Putnam State Forest near Poland, Indiana, about an hour from Indianapolis. Organized by the Indiana Trail Running Association, it offers multiple distances: a 50-mile ultra, a 50K, a 14-mile run, and a 10K trail race. The course feat..

May 2026

The Hawthorn Half Day Relay & Ultra, held in Terre Haute, Indiana, is a unique endurance event established in 2006, celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026. Participants can choose between 6-hour or 12-hour races on a scenic 5K loop combining trail and road, with a shorter ½-mile course available n..

Elsa Chicken Plucker Backyard Ultra is a Bronze Ticket Event held at Willenborg Woods in Charleston, Illinois, on 149 acres of lovingly maintained trails. Runners tackle a 4.167-mile loop every hour, with the last athlete standing earning a Bronze Ticket toward Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra World Champio..