Trail Running calendar near West Point 2026-2027

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.

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 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.

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 low-cost, fully off-road trail event in Kirksville with 10K and 5K courses that pass Forest Lake sunrise views. Proceeds benefit the Forest Lake Area Trails System and finishers receive commemorative prizes.

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.

Experience an all terrain trail race through the scenic Big Horse Vineyards featuring natural obstacles and mud. Choose between a competitive 5K or a social beer mile followed by wine tasting in Central Illinois.

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 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.

A Backyard Ultra in West Point, Iowa with repeated 4.167 mile loops through Pollmiller Lake Park. Runners complete hourly loops until one runner remains while support and limited aid are available on site.

A non-timed 2K and 5K trail run/walk at Case Creek Valley that welcomes leashed dogs and supports Rock Island County Animal Care & Control Shelter, with race bibs, optional T-shirts, finisher dog tags, and hydration stations.

A point to point trail half marathon near Kirksville, Missouri, on forested single track with rock and root sections. Seven aid stations, shuttle service, prize money, and proceeds benefiting local trail maintenance.

A coffee-themed fun run on October 4, 2026 at Case Creek Trails in Coal Valley, IL offering 2K and 5K routes, hot drinks after the course, optional swag, and proceeds supporting QC PAWS.

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.

Tom Sawyer's Trial by Trail is a 10K trail race in Hannibal, Missouri on October 17, 2026, routed through Sodalis Nature Preserve with technical single track and elevation gain. The second annual event features age group awards, cash prizes..

Trail races at Geode State Park with 5k, 12k and 25k options, two aid stations and water at the beach shelter. The event raises funds for the park's concession building and includes a race t-shirt; youth receive a discount.

A backyard ultra in Colona, Illinois on November 7, 2026 featuring repeated 4.17 mile loops run each hour until runners stop. The course is mostly flat with one hill out of a ravine and on-site parking and camp space.