Trail Running calendar near Eldridge 2025-2026

We have found 23 Trailruns within 80 miles of Eldridge. See below where and when you can find the races.

The Galena Sky Trail Races, set for May 17, 2025, offer an exciting challenge for trail running enthusiasts at Chestnut Mountain Resort in Galena, IL. Participants can choose between an 8-hour or 4-hour timed loop course, featuring scenic views of the Mississippi River. The event includes a festive..

The Sunderbruch B&B Trail Races, held in Davenport, Iowa, offer 5K and 10K trail running events on scenic single-track trails at Sunderbruch Park. Organized by Quad Cities Trail & Ultra Runners and Sun Trail Running, the race emphasizes fun, community, and trail enjoyment over exact distances. The 5..

June 2025

The Schuetzen NEIN! Hour Endurance Run is a challenging trail running event held in Davenport, Iowa, featuring a 0.85-mile loop through scenic and demanding terrain. Participants can run solo or as part of a relay team, aiming to cover as many miles as possible within a nine-hour window. The course..

July 2025

The Pinetum Mind Games Endurance Event is an exciting running challenge held at Lowell Park in Dixon, IL. Participants can choose to compete in 6, 12, or 24-hour formats, either solo or as part of a relay team. The course consists of a .411-mile loop designed to test mental and physical endurance, e..

The Lake Macbride Trail Races, scheduled for July 19, 2025, is a running event featuring 50K and 25K distances set in the scenic Lake Macbride State Park in Iowa. Participants will navigate a moderately challenging course that includes a mix of crushed limestone trails, technical sections, and diver..

August 2025

The Chupacabra Trail Races take place in Dixon, Illinois, featuring night trail running on a 5-mile loop course composed of grass, gravel, dirt, and 30% single track. Participants can choose from distances of 5, 10, or 15 miles, or join a three-person relay team. The race starts just before sunset,..

The Mines of Spain Trail Races is a scenic running event held in Dubuque, Iowa, featuring 4-mile, 7-mile, and half marathon distances. The race takes place at the EB Lyons Nature Center and showcases challenging trails through the Mines of Spain park, including dirt single and double tracks, prairie..

The ScoCo50 is a trail running event held at Scott County Park near Long Grove, Iowa, featuring 50K, 10-mile, and 5-mile races. The course includes a mix of wooded and prairie trails with gentle elevation changes, designed to be beginner-friendly yet challenging for seasoned runners. The event empha..

The Gristmill Grind 10K is an annual trail race held at Franklin Creek State Parks Natural Area, known for its challenging terrain and scenic views. Scheduled for August 30, 2025, this event features a 10K race with significant elevation changes and creek crossings, as well as a 1-mile walk. Partici..

September 2025

The Pleasant Creek Trail Run, hosted by the Eastern Iowa Trail Alliance, is an annual trail running event held in Palo, Iowa. The 11th edition is scheduled for September 13, 2025, featuring three race distances: 15K, 30K, and 45K. The course runs on Pleasant Creek’s outer equestrian trail loop, prim..

The Tiger 10 Miler is an annual trail race held in Byron, Illinois, featuring a challenging 10-mile course through the scenic Byron Forest Preserve and Nardi Equine Prairie. Participants receive a custom finisher's medal, a race shirt, and have the chance to win awards in various age categories. The..

The 4sta Hike is an annual trail running event held at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve near Andalusia, Illinois, along the Mississippi River. Participants run a challenging 1-mile loop featuring smooth single track, rocks, roots, downed trees, and steep gradients up to 48%. The course offers two option..

The Broken Anvil Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held in West Point, Iowa, featuring repetitive 4.167-mile loops through Pollmiller Lake Park. Participants aim to complete as many loops as possible within a set time, testing their physical and mental resilience. The race emphasizes comm..

Hindsight Ultra Trail Runs, held in Dixon, Illinois, offers a grassroots ultra running experience with distances of 25K, 50K, 100K, and 100 miles. The course features a 7.85-mile loop combining roughly 50% singletrack, 30% grassy meadows, and 20% gravel paths, with about 6,200 feet of elevation gain..

October 2025

The Swiss Valley Trail Races, held in Peosta, Iowa, offer three distance options: 5.2 miles, 25K, and 50K. Set within the scenic Swiss Valley Nature Preserve, the course features rugged terrain, creek crossings, and steep inclines, with each 5.2-mile loop climbing approximately 875 feet. The 25K con..

The Hennepin Hundred is Illinois' only point-to-point, all-trail ultramarathon, taking place along the scenic Hennepin Canal State Trail. Scheduled for October 4-5, 2025, this event features multiple race distances, including a 100-mile, 50-mile, and 50K, making it suitable for both seasoned ultraru..

The Haunted Heritage Trail Fun Run, scheduled for October 4, 2025, in Dyersville, IA, features a variety of events including a 5K Haunted Heritage Trail Fun Run, a 10K Trail Run, and multiple 1-mile Hero Walks. Participants are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes as they navigate a spooky trail fi..

The Iowa Trail Run Series: Sugar Bottom Fall is a running event taking place in Solon, Iowa, featuring a variety of race distances including a 5K, 10K, and half marathon. Scheduled for October 5, 2025, this event encourages participants to return for a second chance to improve their times from the s..

The Mines of Spain 100 is an ultra-marathon event featuring both 100-mile and 100-kilometer races, set in the picturesque bluffs, prairies, and forests of eastern Iowa's Driftless region. The race course, approximately 20 miles long, offers a diverse range of terrains, including steep technical sing..

The Geode Challenge Races, initiated in 2018, is a fundraising event held at Geode State Park, aimed at supporting the renovation of the park's beach house and other projects. Participants can choose from a 5k out-and-back, a 12k single loop, or a 25k option consisting of two loops. The event is dog..