Trail Running calendar near Clinton 2026-2027

Tour de Dodge is a trail race in Wisconsin's scenic Governor Dodge State Park, with 50K, 27K, and 10K options. The event supports local conservation and creates an inclusive atmosphere. All finishers earn a unique horseshoe medal.

Event Overview Tour de Trails is a series of four winter trail runs held on Saturdays from December 2025 to March 2026. Each race is held at a different forest preserve or park in the Rockford, Illinois area. Participants can register for i..

Race against the clock on a 2.25-mile alternating loop trail in Lowell Park. Choose the 8-hour 806, the 3-hour 314, or form a relay team. Finishers within the time limit earn unique apparel.

Take on the trails at Coralville Creekside Park. Choose between a 5K or a 10-mile course in this annual challenge supporting the Red Shamrock Foundation. The chip-timed event welcomes all paces.

Trail races at Lake MacBride State Park on April 11, 2026 offering 5K, 10K and half marathon distances with marked courses, basic timing, a custom bib and post-race food.

Loud Thunder 50 offers three trail distances through the rugged terrain of Loud Thunder Forest Preserve. The loop course features significant elevation and fully stocked aid stations. Camping is available right at the start and finish line.

Trail run in Dubuque on May 2, 2026 offering 5K, 10K and half marathon distances. The event features marked trails, basic timing, a custom bib, a rotating race item, and post-race food; series entry includes a series gift.

Run the beautiful single-track trails at Sunderbruch Park in Davenport. Choose from a ~5k or a ~10k course, followed by a community potluck. This cup-free event supports the local trail builders.

The Sugar Badger 50 Miles is a trail ultramarathon scheduled for May 2026. Organized by Ten Junk Miles Racing, it focuses on a community atmosphere on the trails. The event is a single 50-mile distance challenge.

Join the Heartland Series Day 5 in Clinton, Iowa, on July 15, 2026. The event, organized by Mainly Marathons, features a variety of distances from a 5K to a 50K on the Discovery Trail. It's part of a multi-day running community series.

A multi-distance trail event at Camp Wokanda near Chillicothe IL featuring 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and a half marathon on wooded single track with significant elevation and staffed aid stations.

Run the trails at Iowa's largest state park. This July event features a scenic 25K or 50K loop course around Lake Macbride. Join a capped field for a community-focused trail race.

Challenge yourself on the scenic trails of Iowa's Mines of Spain with 4-mile, 7-mile, and half marathon races. The courses feature a mix of prairie paths, forest tracks, and blufftop views. Proceeds support local trail conservation.

Explore the diverse trails of Scott County Park at the ScoCo50 trail run. Choose from 50K, 10 mile, or 5 mile distances on a forgiving course through woods and prairie. The event includes aid stations and supports the local park.

Experience a technical trail race through the bluffs and forests of Franklin Creek State Natural Area. Choose between 5K and 10K distances featuring multiple creek crossings and significant elevation gains.

Event Details The Hindsight Ultra Trail Runs take place in Dixon, Illinois. The event offers four distances: a 100 Miler, a 100k, a 50k, and a 25K. The course consists of loops starting behind the Dixon Park District Facility. Each loop is..

Trail races through the Swiss Valley Nature Preserve feature 5.2-mile, 25K, and 50K distances on a rugged loop with creek crossings. The event includes free camping, showers, and shuttles, with proceeds supporting local conservation.

A point to point, all trail ultramarathon along the Hennepin Canal State Trail in northwest Illinois. Multiple distances from 50K to 100 miles, with aid stations every 3 to 7 miles and a 30 hour cutoff for Western States qualification.

The Autumn Leaf Run will take place in Freeport on Saturday 3 October 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Event Overview The Broken Rock Trail Runs take place at Bethel Horizons in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, within the Driftless Area. The event name comes from the Broken Rock Trail, which features a steep rock-stair climb near the finish. Distances..