Trail Running calendar near Peoria Heights 2026-2027

Operation Obstacle is a timed 2 mile obstacle course on September 19, 2026 at Richland Community College that raises awareness and funds to address veteran suicide.

A non-timed 2K and 5K trail run/walk at Case Creek Valley that welcomes leashed dogs and supports Rock Island County Animal Care & Control Shelter, with race bibs, optional T-shirts, finisher dog tags, and hydration stations.

A grassroots trail event in Dixon, IL on a roughly 7.85 mile loop offering distances from about 8 miles up to a 100 Miler, featuring singletrack, meadow and gravel sections, two aid locations, crew access and pacer allowances.

A point to point, all-trail ultramarathon along the Hennepin Canal State Trail in Illinois offering 100 mile, 100 mile team relay, 50 mile and 50K options, with aid stations every 3 to 7 miles and a 30 hour cutoff for Western States eligibi..

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.

A coffee-themed, untimed fun run at Case Creek Trails on October 4, 2026, offering 2K and 5K routes, hot drinks and aid stations. The event raises funds for the local animal shelter and includes optional swag and finish tokens.

A multi-distance trail event at Farmdale Reservoir near East Peoria, IL on October 10-11, 2026, featuring races from 10K to 100 miles, single-track and prairie trails, on-site camping, aid stations, and awards for finishers.

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.

Trail races at Mcnaughton Park in Pekin, IL on November 14, 2026, with 50, 30, 10 and about 3.5 mile options on a reversed 10 mile loop featuring creek crossings and a 13 hour time limit.

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 totaling 31 miles across varied terrain. Distances include 5K, 10K, 15K, and 20K with series awards, age-group prizes, and multi-race apparel for series finishers.

A looped trail event at Lowell Park with multiple timed distances on a 2.25 mile alternating-direction loop, manual lap counting, finishers' items and awards, an aid station with varied food, and a nonrefundable registration policy.

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.