Trail Running calendar near Delmar 2026-2027

A coffee-themed, untimed 2K and 5K run at Case Creek Trails near Coal Valley, IL, with aid stations, post-run hot drinks and treats, optional swag, and proceeds supporting The Rock Island County Animal Care & Control Shelter through QC PAWS..

A grassroots looped ultra in Dixon, Illinois featuring multiple distances on mixed singletrack and meadow paths. The event provides two aid locations, crew and pacer access, and medals or a buckle for finishers depending on distance.

Trail races at Swiss Valley Nature Preserve near Peosta, Iowa, offering 5.2 mile, 25k and 50k options on a multi loop course with creek crossings and rugged, hilly terrain. Free camping, showers and shuttle service are provided.

A point to point all trail ultramarathon along the Hennepin Canal State Trail in northwest Illinois, offering 100 mile, 50 mile, team relay and a nighttime 50k, with aid stations every 3 to 7 miles and Western States qualification.

Autumn Leaf Run is a 5K trail event at Oakdale Nature Preserve in Freeport on 10/03/2026. The looped course crosses prairies, creek and wooded trails and raises funds for park improvements through the Freeport Parks Foundation.

Trail ultra at Bethel Horizons in the Driftless Area offering 50K, 20M and 10M looped courses with mixed singletrack, grassy ridgelines, rocky climbs, fully stocked aid stations and chip timing.

A trail running event at Backbone State Park in Dundee, Iowa, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, organized by Backbone Lake Friends, offering a 4.3 mile Original route and a 10K Lake Loop with stated difficulty levels.

A charity running event in Solon, Iowa featuring a timed 5K and a Monster Mile, with all proceeds to the Arthritis Foundation to support pediatric rheumatic disease awareness.

A Midwest trail ultramarathon in Dubuque that uses a roughly 20 mile loop through the Mines of Spain Recreation Area. Options include a 100 mile five loop race and a 100K three loop race with substantial elevation gain.

Experience the seasonal beauty of Clayton County at the Pony Hollow Trail 15K and 5K. Run through the historic Motor Mill park area and enjoy the autumn foliage on this established trail course.

Miner 49er in Dubuque, IA features 25K and 50K runs on single-track and prairie trails with significant elevation gain, three aid stations, and views of the Julien Dubuque Monument, Horseshoe Bluff, and the Mississippi River.

A Backyard Ultra in Colona, Illinois on Nov 7, 2026, consisting of repeated 4.17 miles loops on a mostly flat course with one hill out of a ravine. Parking and camping space are available.

A backyard ultra in Delmar, IA where runners complete a 4.16 mile loop each hour until only one person remains. Participants receive a 10 by 10 foot camp space, may bring up to three crew members, and get a custom hockey sweater.

A six hour trail endurance run at Pinicon Ridge Park near Central City, Iowa, on a 1.2 mile loop with two large climbs and stairs. Course direction changes every two hours and the event includes aid station food, a race shirt, and awards.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a 2 mile run through the wooded trails of Sheffield Illinois. Wear your best holiday costume for a chance to win prizes at this untimed community event.

A winter trail event at Governor Dodge State Park offering 50K, 25K and 15K courses on mixed horse trails and prairie paths. Aid stations, crewing and pacers are available for the 50K, and part of proceeds support the Driftless Trail projec..

A four race winter trail series in Dixon, Illinois covering 31 miles from December to March. Races include 5K, 10K, 15K and 20K with series awards and participation merchandise.

A looped trail event at Lowell Park offering 13.5, 22.5, and 33.75 mile timed races plus a relay, with manual lap tracking, aid station food, entry fees, and awards for top finishers.