Trail Running calendar near Davenport 2026-2027

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a festive 5K run/walk along Peoria's Riverfront Trail. The event features costumes and finishes with a party at Kelleher's Irish Pub, including food and a drink. Proceeds benefit Crew 309.

Timed loop trail races at Lowell Park in Dixon, IL include 33.75-mile and 13.5-mile options plus a relay. Single track loops alternate direction each lap and a staffed aid station provides drinks and snacks.

A trail race in Coralville on April 4, 2026 offering 10 mile, 5K and a new 1500 meter fun run to benefit the Red Shamrock Foundation, with mixed-surface trails, aid stations, event shirts, and chip timing.

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.

A trail event at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve near Illinois City, IL offering a 50 mile, 50K, and half marathon on a 13.3 mile loop with mostly natural trail, two aid stations, camping at the Horse Corral Campground, and online-only registr..

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.

Trail races of 5 km and 10 km at Wildlife Prairie Park near Hanna City, IL, with park admission included. The event features water stations, post-race snacks, awards by overall and age groups, and a member discount.

Trail races at Sunderbruch Park in Davenport, IA featuring approximately 5k and 10k single-track courses, cup-free aid, race swag and a potluck with bacon and beer. Online registration only with waitlist and a deferral option.

A multi-distance running event on July 15, 2026 at Discovery Trail in Clinton, IA offering 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon and 50K with listed entry fees and no time limits.

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.

Trail races at Lake Macbride State Park in Solon, IA featuring 50K and 25K looped courses on limestone and singletrack, multiple staffed aid stations, and a capped field for 2026.

Trail races at Mines of Spain near Dubuque include 4 mile, 7 mile and half marathon distances on varied singletrack and prairie trails, with aid stations, cup free practices, shuttle service and age group awards.

Trail races at Scott County Park in Long Grove, Iowa with 50K, 10 mile and 5 mile options on mixed dirt and grass loops. The event features stocked aid stations, drop bags, post race food, and a community focused race format.

A technical trail event at Franklin Creek State Natural Area near Franklin Grove, IL, offering 5K and 10K courses with multiple creek crossings, notable elevation changes, on-course water at key points, race shirts, and awards.

A trail running event at Pleasant Creek Park on September 12, 2026, offering 15K, 30K and 45K looped courses on dirt and grass with rolling hills, timed results, age-group and overall awards, and a post-race cookout.

A looped trail event in Dixon Illinois offering 25K, 50K, 100K and 100 mile distances. The course combines singletrack, grassy meadows and gravel with two aid stations and on course crew access.

Trail races at Swiss Valley Nature Preserve near Peosta, Iowa, on a rugged 5.2-mile loop with 5.2-mile, 25K, and 50K options, free camping and shuttle service, and 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.

A multi-loop trail ultramarathon in Dubuque set on a roughly 20-mile loop through the Mines of Spain Recreation Area, offering 100-mile and 100K options with substantial elevation and varied terrain.