Trail Running calendar near Oakwood 2026-2027

Conquer a rugged 1200 acre off road course at the Badlands Off Road Park. Choose from 5K, 10K, and 21K obstacle races featuring sand dunes and forest trails for a complete weekend of outdoor adventure.

Run or walk through the scenic Timber Pointe Outdoor Center in Hudson. Choose from 8K and 5K races or an untimed 1 mile trail walk to support Easterseals Central Illinois.

Trail races at Willenborg Woods in Charleston, IL on October 16 and 17, 2026 offer distances from 5K to 100K. The course runs through timber, riverside paths, creeks and hills with full course marking and on-course support.

Experience a 5.7 mile trail race or a 2 mile nature walk along the Sangamon River at Robert Allerton Park. This community event supports local trail maintenance and features a costume contest in a scenic meadow setting.

Experience the beauty of the Illinois tallgrass prairie at Meadowbrook Park with 5K and 10K events supporting local land conservation. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome to this annual community tradition.

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.