Trail Running calendar near Eldridge 2026-2027

A nine hour endurance run on a 0.85 mile loop at Schuetzen Park in Davenport, IA, with solo and team relay options. The event includes staffed aid, hot food, a custom shirt, online registration only and a no refund policy.

Crossroads Trail Mix at Westbrook Park in DeWitt IA on June 20 2026 offers paved and trail 2.62 races plus a .62 kids run, a warm up event on June 10, and supports the Paul Skeffington Memorial Race Foundation and 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.

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.

A timed endurance event at Lowell Park where participants loop a .411 mile paved course for 6, 12, or 24 hours, solo or in three-person relays, self-supported with a central tent area and volunteer oversight.

Test your endurance on the technical river bluff trails of Illinois with distances ranging from a half marathon to 100 miles. Experience rolling hills and steep climbs within the beautiful wooded canopy of Camp Wokanda.

Trail races at Lake Macbride State Park near Solon, IA on July 18, 2026 offering 25K and 50K looped courses. The route stays mostly on trails, features multiple aid stations per loop, and the field is capped at 175 runners.

A timed 5k trail run or walk at Connorridge Farms in Oxford, Iowa, with a Virtual 5k option, prairie views, a prairie identification challenge, awards, and on-site finish line music.

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 on August 8, 2026, held on a roughly five mile loop with multiple distance options and a three person relay. One aid station, participant tees, and awards for top finishers.

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.

A 6K run/walk in Springville, Iowa on August 8, 2026, using an alternate town route this year instead of the quarry. Chip timing, age-group and overall awards, packet pickup on race day; proceeds benefit Springville Sports Boosters.

Trail races at Scott County Park near Long Grove, IA on August 29, 2026 offer 50K, 10 mile and 5 mile options on a multi loop course with stocked aid stations and a no refund registration policy.

A technical trail event at Franklin Creek State Natural Area on September 5, 2026, offering 5K and 10K courses with multiple creek crossings and notable elevation. Proceeds benefit the Franklin Creek Conservation Association and awards are..

Trail races of 15K, 30K and 45K at Pleasant Creek Park in Palo, Iowa on September 12, 2026. The event uses a 15K equestrian loop with dirt and grass trails, offers awards and cash prizes, and includes a post-race cookout.

A four hour looped trail event at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve featuring a one mile loop with steep gradients and off trail sections. Prizes go to the runners with the most loops and proceeds support the preserve.

A backyard ultra in West Point, Iowa with repeated 4.167 mile loops through Pollmiller Lake Park. Runners complete hourly loops on a mostly paved course until one runner remains.

Experience ten miles of hills and winding trails through the Byron Forest Preserve and Nardi Equine Prairie. This cup free race features cash prizes and a post race celebration with pizza at Hairy Cow Brewing Company.