Trail Running calendar near Topeka 2025-2026

The Yellowbrick Backyard Ultra is a unique endurance running event held at Kinsey Park in Peoria, Illinois. Featuring a whimsical Wizard of Oz-themed setting, the race takes place on a scenic 100% single-track trail with no roads or water crossings, surrounded by local wildlife. The format is a "las..

The Lincoln Memorial Garden Trail Race 8K is set to take place in Springfield, Illinois, on June 7, 2025. This event features an 8K trail race that winds through the scenic trails of the Lincoln Memorial Garden, alongside Lake Springfield, and across the Ostermeier Prairie Center grounds. Participan..

The Temptation 200 Ultras, held in Sand Ridge State Forest near Forest City, Illinois, is a challenging ultramarathon event celebrating its 7th anniversary in 2025. The race offers multiple distances: a grueling 200K, a 50K, and a "Not At All Tempted" 10K. The 200K starts early Saturday and must be..

The Big Horse 5K, hosted by Gut Check Fitness, is an exciting trail and mud run set in the scenic Big Horse Vineyards in Lewistown, Illinois. This event features a mix of natural obstacles, including hills, streams, and a thrilling slip-n-slide, making it a fun challenge for participants of all ages..

The Farmdale Trail Run, held October 11-12, 2025, takes place at Farmdale Reservoir near East Peoria, Illinois. This premier trail event offers multiple distances including a 10K, half marathon, 30-mile, 50-mile, and 100-mile ultramarathon. The course features miles of single-track trails, service r..

The McNotagain Fall Trail Run takes place at McNaughton Park in Pekin, Illinois, known for its scenic, flat terrain in Central Illinois. The event offers multiple race distances including 3.5, 10, 30, and 50 miles, all run on a 10-mile loop course that is run in reverse direction compared to the spr..

The Allerton Park Trail Run, organized by the Second Wind Running Club, takes place at Robert Allerton Park in Monticello, Illinois. The event features a challenging 5.7-mile trail run along scenic river trails with roots, ruts, and sharp turns, and a 2-mile nature walk. Participants can enjoy a fes..