Trail Running calendar near Grand Rivers 2026-2027

Nighttime endurance event in Paducah where participants run as far as they can in ten hours on a lighted half mile oval track. Chip timing, a large aid station, and on site parking are provided.

A community 5k on June 27, 2026 in Carrier Mills, Illinois offering a 5k run and a 5k walk to support the local cross country team, with registration fee of $25, a T-shirt deadline of June 13, and awards for top finishers.

A team-focused 5K cross country race behind the Carterville Community Center on July 17, 2026, with grass, gravel, and paved sections. Teams compete by standard XC scoring and medals and team awards are presented.

Trail races at Camp Ondessonk in the Shawnee National Forest featuring multi-loop 100 mile and 100K options, waterfalls and sandstone canyons, technical single-track terrain, five manned aid stations, and included tree house lodging for run..

A last person standing loop race at Ferne Clyffe State Park with 4.167 mile loops and about 600 feet of climbing per loop. Night laps require a headlamp and reflective vest and registration is capped at 75.

An annual 3.1 mile run and walk at the Warrick Humane Society in Newburgh, featuring timed and un-timed 5K options, pet-friendly participation, awards for top finishers, and donation-linked merchandise.

Multi distance endurance event at Arrowhead Lake Campground in Johnston City, IL, run on a certified 2.07 mile gravel loop with chip timing, aid station services, camping, medals and 100 mile buckles.

Experience a 22 km trail run crossing both the Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake bridges. Participants can run the full course individually or join a two or three person relay team through the Land Between the Lakes Recreation area.

A second annual memorial timed 5K and 1 mile event on November 7, 2026 in Pleasant View, Tennessee. Proceeds support scholarships for student athletes and construction of a track in Cheatham County.

A multi distance ultrarunning event on the Tunnel Hill State Trail in Vienna Illinois, offering 100 mile, 100 km, 50 mile championship, 50 mile open, and marathon with certified courses, 30 hour limits, aid stations, and pacer provisions.

Land Between the Lakes Trail Runs on March 13, 2027 in Grand Rivers, Kentucky offers four trail distances on an 11.3 mile Canal Loop with views of Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley. The course is mostly single-track packed dirt with rolling an..