Trail Running calendar near West Point 2026-2027

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.

Trail races in Kirksville, Missouri offering 10K and 5K off road courses with sunrise views of Forest Lake and proceeds benefiting the local trail system.

ScoCo50 is a trail race at Scott County Park near Long Grove, IA offering 50K, 10 mile and 5 mile options on mixed dirt and grass trails, with aid stations, drop bag access, and limited crew and pacer allowances.

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 4 hour event on a 1 mile loop at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve near Andalusia, Illinois. Rocky singletrack, roots, downed trees and steep sections offer repeated climbs, and registrations include a shirt plus post race food.

A backyard ultra on 4.167 mile loops through Pollmiller Lake Park in West Point, IA, where runners start a new loop each hour until one runner outlasts the rest. Camping, limited aid, and water are provided.

Trail run at Wapsi River Environmental Education Center with a self timed 5K and 1 mile course, proceeds benefit the Friends of the Wapsi Center.

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 forested point to point half marathon in Kirksville, Missouri with varied single track, seven aid stations, shuttle service, packet pickup, and proceeds supporting the Forest Lake Area Trail System.

A coffee themed untimed 2K and 5K fun run and walk at Case Creek Trails in Coal Valley on October 4, 2026, with hot coffee or hot chocolate and on course aid stations. Proceeds support Rock Island County Animal Care and Control via 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, using single track, dirt and paved trails. The Year Two edition includes masters divisions, cash prizes, age group awards and a three hour cutoff.

Trail races in October at Geode State Park offering 5k, 12k and 25k options, aid stations, T-shirt with registration, dog friendly, and fundraising for concession renovations.

A Backyard Ultra in Colona, IL where runners repeat a single *4.17m* loop each hour until they stop. The course is mostly flat with one ravine hill and offers parking and space to camp.