Topeka
Trail Running Calendar near Topeka 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Topeka for 2026-2027! We've gathered 13 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Family-friendly 5K and 1-mile walk/run at Lakeland Park on October 31, 2026, hosted by the Canton YWCA with proceeds supporting local YWCA programs.
November 2026
36th Annual FOLEPI River Trail Classic in East Peoria on November 28, 2026, features a 4-mile run and a 2-mile walk with shirt and no-shirt options.
April 2027
Multi-day trail event in Pekin IL, April 8 to April 11, 2027, with multiple ultramarathon distances on a 10 mile loop and aid stations every five miles.
May 2027
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.
A 20-mile single-loop hike through Jim Edgar Panther Creek with aid stations, a finisher medal, and about 850 ft of elevation gain on mixed trails.
June 2027
First race of the Central Illinois Summer Trail Series at Kinsey Park in Peoria, featuring an about 4.16 mile loop with hills, runnable sections, and themed stretches.
July 2027
Race 2 of the Central Illinois Summer Trail Series: evening trail races at Dirksen Park in Pekin with two 5-mile entries and a $25 registration fee.
August 2027
Final race of the Central Illinois Summer Trail Series at Farmdale Reservoir, featuring a 5 mile trail run across varied singletrack, prairie, and wooded trails.
Trail 5K and a Beer Mile at Big Horse Vineyards in Lewistown on August 29, 2027 with timed and untimed heats plus on-site wine tasting.
September 2027
Farm-based endurance and obstacle event at Decker Farm near Cuba, IL offering 36 hour, 12 hour and 4 hour formats with heavy gear requirements and restricted pacer access.
October 2027