Trail Running calendar near Springfield 2025-2026

Event overview The Farmdale Trail Run is scheduled for October 11-12, 2025 at Farmdale Reservoir near East Peoria, Illinois. This is the twentieth running of the Farmdale Endurance Trail Runs. The venue is an 800-acre area maintained by the..

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..

Running with Ghouls is a Halloween-themed trail run/walk in Canton, Illinois, organized by YWCA Canton. Participants can choose a 5k or 1 mile distance, with a family-friendly atmosphere and Halloween costumes encouraged but not required. T..

Run McNotagain Fall Trail Runs at McNaughton Park in Pekin IL on October 25 with distances from 3.5 to 50 miles. A reversed 10 mile loop with creek crossings and about 1300 feet of climbing offers a fresh fall trail challenge.

Tackle a scenic 5.7 mile trail run through Allerton Park with roots, ruts and winding riverside singletrack, or enjoy a relaxed 2 mile nature walk. Virtual options are available and proceeds support park trail maintenance and improvements.

Join the Beaver Dam Dash at Beaver Dam State Park on November 1 for scenic single track 5K, 10K and one mile fun runs to support the Macoupin Center for the Developmentally Disabled. Register early to guarantee a long sleeved tech shirt.

On the Move for Men's Health 4-Hour Endurance Challenge takes place at Ballard Nature Center in Altamont, Illinois, on a 5K wooded trail loop with rolling hills. Runners aim to complete as many laps as possible in four hours, with breaks in..

Da Deer Run Run is an 8K cross-country trail race at Timber Pointe Nature Center in Hudson, Illinois. In its fifth year, the course features two loops through Timber Pointe, using wide double-track trails with some gravel, and nods to secti..

The Pere Marquette Endurance Trail Run is a challenging 7.8-mile trail race held annually in December at Pere Marquette State Park in Grafton, Illinois. Celebrating its 35th year, the course features hilly terrain and scenic views through t..

Event details The Cactus Classic Trail Races take place at Sand Ridge State Forest in Manito, Illinois on March 7, 2026. This is the 16th anniversary of the event, first held in 2010. Registration closes February 28. To be guaranteed a shir..

The Schon Park 3/6/9 Endurance Runs, hosted by Ultra Bound Coaching, take place in Glen Carbon, Illinois. This timed event offers three durations: 3, 6, and 9 hours, where participants run loops on a 1.5-mile paved course featuring rolling..

Potawatomi Trail Runs in Pekin Illinois April 9 to 12, 2026 offers rugged 10 mile loops and ultra options up to 200 miles. Single track, creek crossings and wildlife make for a wild backcountry challenge.

Temptation 200 Ultras returns to Sand Ridge State Forest on September 5, 2026, with 200K, 50K and a playful Not At All Tempted 10K. Tackle the distance that suits you, camp at the start and finish, and earn buckles or a challenge coin.