Trail Running calendar near Eldridge 2026-2027

Timed four-hour and eight-hour loop trail races at Chestnut Mountain Resort with scenic river views, looped laps, post-race music and meal, included shirt and finisher medal, and awards for mileage and costumes.

Trail races at Sunderbruch Park in Davenport on May 16 2026 feature roughly 5k and 10k single track courses, a cup free policy, a potluck with bacon and beer, online registration with a waitlist, and a one year deferral option.

Frontline OCR at Byron Motosports Park on May 23, 2026 offers 10K and 5K obstacle courses, a ruck division, a kids mile, Special Forces and Heroes waves, plus team entry packs, organized by a 501(c)(3) foundation.

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 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 endurance run in Davenport, IA on a 0.85 mile single track loop with 125 to 150 feet of climb per circuit. Solo runners and three person relays are allowed, with abundant aid, hot food, and a custom race shirt provided.

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.

A trail 5K at Byron Forest Preserve with chip timing and awards by age group, plus a 1 mile Fun Run with a participation medal. Parking and indoor restrooms are available onsite.

An overnight loop endurance event at Lowell Park in Dixon, IL where participants repeat a .411 mile paved loop for 6, 12, or 24 hours. Solo and three person relay options are available and the event is self supported.

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.

Trail races at Lake Macbride State Park near Solon, IA, with 25K and 50K course options on mostly trail terrain, staffed aid stations, and a 175-runner cap in the first year.

A timed 5K trail run or walk at a working microdairy in Oxford, Iowa, with hilly dirt and mowed-grass trails through restored tallgrass prairie. A virtual 5K, a prairie identification challenge with a metal for finishers, and snacks are inc..

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.

Night trail races in Dixon Illinois on an approximate 5 mile loop with solo distances and a three person relay, single aid station, post race snack, and on site tees for all participants.

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.

Trail races of 50K, 10 miles and 5 miles at Scott County Park near Long Grove, IA. The event uses a roughly 10 mile loop, has stocked aid stations, and allows pacers for the 50K with online registration only.

A technical trail event at Franklin Creek State Natural Area offering 5K and 10K courses with multiple creek crossings and forested, hilly terrain. Proceeds benefit the Franklin Creek Conservation Association.

A trail race at Pleasant Creek Park in Palo, Iowa on September 12, 2026 offering 15K, 30K and 45K on a 15K equestrian loop. Dirt and grass trails, rolling hills, awards and cash prizes for top finishers.

A looped trail event at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve featuring a repeatable 1-mile loop, two course variants with notable elevation per loop, a 4 hour limit, on-course aid at the start/finish, and proceeds returned to the preserve.