Trail Running calendar near Grand Rivers 2025-2026

Into the Son in Clarksville offers family friendly 1 mile and 5 km trail runs plus a virtual option to support Chapel Hill school sports. Scenic course reaches the Crosses on the Hill and in person runners receive a commemorative shirt.

Experience the Land Between the Lakes Great American Trail Race in Grand Rivers, starting at Lighthouse Landing on Kentucky Lake. Choose 23k, marathon, 60k or 50 mile on the scenic Canal Loop with single track, rolling hills and lake views.

Hit the trails in Newburgh on April 4, 2026 for the ninth annual Race The Trails featuring Warrick County's first half marathon along Friedman Park and Scales Lake. Options include a 5K and kids races so the whole family can join the fun.

Hit scenic trails at the 16th annual Ondessonk Trail Races on April 11, 2026 at Camp Ondessonk in Ozark IL. Choose from a half marathon, Manchester 10k, 5k, or One Mile Fun Run through forests, canyons and around Lake Echon.

Run the Red Cedar Trail at Giant City State Park on May 30, 2026 with a 5k, half marathon and rugged 40k. Single track trails, creek crossings and big climbs make for a memorable challenge and limited spots remain for the half and 40k.

Join the inaugural Cross Country Sundown Showdown in Carterville for a spirited 5K team contest over scenic grass, gravel and paved paths. Teams of 3 to 5 chase top honors as colorful mile markers guide a lively summer evening run.

Run the Shawnee Hills Trail Races at Camp Ondessonk in the Shawnee National Forest, with distances from half marathon to 100 miles. Tackle technical single track through sandstone canyons and waterfalls and relax with on site camping.

Run or walk in the 2nd annual Tristin Franklin Memorial timed 5k and 1 mile on November 7, 2026 in Pleasant View, Tennessee to honor Tristin and support scholarships and a new community track. Family friendly and open to all ages.