Trail Running calendar near Peoria County 2026-2027

A coffee themed untimed 2K and 5K fun run and walk at Case Creek Trails in Coal Valley on October 4, 2026, with hot coffee or hot chocolate and on course aid stations. Proceeds support Rock Island County Animal Care and Control via QC PAWS.

A multi-distance trail event at Farmdale Reservoir near East Peoria, Illinois with routes from 10K to 100 miles, on-site camping, aid stations and packet pickup the day before the races.

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.

Originally listed as a 5K at Washington Park in Springfield with registration closed and a $30 fee; a notice states the event has been renamed and moved to September 5th.

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 Backyard Ultra in Colona, IL where runners repeat a single *4.17m* loop each hour until they stop. The course is mostly flat with one ravine hill and offers parking and space to camp.

McNotagain Fall Trail Runs in Mcnaughton Park, Pekin IL on November 14, 2026 offers 3.5, 10, 30 and 50 mile races on a 10 mile loop run in reverse direction. The course has two creek crossings per loop and about 1300 ft of gain per loop.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a 2 mile run through the wooded trails of Sheffield Illinois. Wear your best holiday costume for a chance to win prizes at this untimed community event.

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 four-race winter trail series in Dixon, Illinois, featuring events from 5K to 20K across mixed terrain. Individual race and full-series entry options are available, with series awards and completion apparel for multi-race finishers.

A looped trail event on March 27, 2027 in Lowell Park, Dixon, IL offering 33.75, 22.5, and 13.5 mile timed races plus an 806 relay, with a 2.25 mile alternating loop, manual lap tracking, aid at the start/finish, and awards.

A trail event at Clinton Lake State Recreation Area in DeWitt, IL featuring 30 mile and 10 mile races over three 10 mile loops with about 1500 feet gain per loop. The race uses no chip timing, requires volunteer service, and prohibits cups..

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.

The Mackinaw Valley Wine Run 5K will take place in Mackinaw on Sunday 13 June 2027. You can run 5 kilometers.