Trail Running calendar near Davenport 2026-2027

Experience the local trail community at Kinsey Park with a four mile loop featuring rolling hills and themed stretches. This event offers a great introduction to the local ultramarathon scene in Peoria.

A backyard ultra at Kinsey Park in Peoria featuring a 4.16 mile single-track loop run hourly until one runner remains, with on-course aid, participant swag, and milestone prizes for 50k, 50 miles, and 100 miles.

A 5K Run/Walk at Camp Courageous in Monticello, IA on June 13, 2026 featuring a scenic trail route, packet pickup on June 12 and race day, race shirts for registrants by May 16, and age group awards.

A nine hour trail endurance event in Davenport with solo and three person relay options on a 0.85 mile loop that includes stairs and 125 to 150 feet of elevation per lap.

Trail and paved races are held June 20, 2026 at Westbrook Park in DeWitt, Iowa, with 2.62 mile paved and trail options plus a 0.62 mile kids run. Proceeds support the Paul Skeffington Memorial Race Foundation and local trail development.

Experience flowing singletrack and deep ravines at Black Partridge Park in Metamora. This five mile trail race features creek crossings and steep climbs through mature Illinois forests.

An endurance event at Lowell Park's Pinetum on a roughly 0.411 mile paved loop. Self supported 6 hour, 12 hour and 24 hour options with solo and three person relay entries and on site water and volunteer support.

CMAR Trail Races at Camp Wokanda near Chillicothe, Illinois offers multiple looped and out and back trail distances on wooded singletrack with substantial elevation, staffed aid stations, and time cutoffs for each distance.

A trail race at Lake Macbride State Park on July 18, 2026, offering 25K and 50K options on mostly off-road loops with multiple aid stations and limited entry.

A timed 5K at Connorridge Farms in Oxford, IA, on dirt and mowed grass trails that pass restored prairie, a farm pond, hazelnut and young Christmas tree plots. Finishers receive snacks and a wildlife metal or sticker, with music and awards..

Experience the final race of the summer at Farmdale Reservoir in Washington Illinois. This five mile trail run features a mix of prairie woods and singletrack paths through a diverse landscape.

Experience the natural beauty of Dubuque with trail races through the Mines of Spain Recreation Area. Enjoy distances ranging from 4 miles to a half marathon followed by a post race party with brick oven pizza and local beer.

A night trail event in Dixon Illinois offering 5 10 and 15 mile options plus a 3 person relay. Loop course over grass gravel and dirt with one aid station and a post race snack.

A multi-event day in Coal Valley with a 5K Mud Adventure Run, a Ninja Kids Run, and a Cross Country Trail Run. Main obstacles include a Tire Wall, Ninja Scaling Wall and Weight Lift; spectator entry is $7.

Part of Hoover Hometown Days on August 8, 2026, the event features a 5K through the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site tall-grass prairie and a 1.5K walk around the Presidential Library grounds.

Trail races at Scott County Park in Long Grove, IA featuring 50K, 10 mile and 5 mile options on a roughly 10 mile loop with on-course aid stations and drop-bag and pacer policies for the 50K.

Test your limits at Decker Farm with a grueling combination of military boot camp and farm chores. Choose between 4, 12, or 36 hour endurance challenges featuring heavy carries and undisclosed physical tasks.

A technical trail event at Franklin Creek State Natural Area in Franklin Grove, IL, offering 5K and 10K courses with multiple creek crossings and about 100 ft elevation gain per mile. Runners, walkers, and ruckers take part and proceeds sup..

Pleasant Creek Trail Run in Palo, Iowa offers three loop-based distances on the park's 15K equestrian outer loop and includes timing, awards and a post race cookout. The event is organized by the Eastern Iowa Trail Alliance.

A looped trail event at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve where participants repeat a 1 mile loop for up to four hours. Courses offer different per loop elevation profiles and the route includes single track, rocks, roots and steep grades.