Trail Running calendar near Cape Girardeau 2026-2027

Trail races at Giant City State Park include a new 5k, a half marathon loop, and a 40k two loop option on mostly single track with creek crossings, aid stations, cupless format, and optional t shirts.

A night time 10 hour endurance run at Carson Park Fairgrounds in Paducah where runners complete laps on a lighted half mile oval. Chip timing, a large aid station, on site parking, and a kids run are part of the event.

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 Shawnee National Forest with multiple distances from half marathon to 100 mile, technical single track, waterfalls, five staffed aid stations, and on site tree house lodging options.

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 off-road half marathon on rugged Ozark Trail terrain with steep elevation, technical rock sections, and a river crossing. The event benefits the Ozark Trail Association, uses mandatory shuttles, and awards commemorative patches to finish..

A multi-format endurance event at Arrowhead Lake Campground in Johnston City, IL on October 10 to 11, 2026 featuring a certified 2.07 mile loop, on-course aid, camping, and awards for finishers and overall winners.

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 Halloween 3.5 miles trail run at Otahki Lake KOA on October 31, 2026 that raises funds for the Care Camps Foundation, with a limited event shirt, participation medal, snacks, and trophies for the top three finishers.

A certified multi-distance ultrarun on the Tunnel Hill State Trail in Vienna IL featuring 100 mile, 100 km, marathon, and the USATF 50 mile National Championship on a fast crushed limestone route.

A team focused winter trekking event at Johnson Shut-Ins State Park from December 4 to 6, 2026. Three courses range from a wheelchair accessible 4 mile walk to multi day 40 mile and 17 mile treks, honoring Korean War service members.

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..

A community trail event on Wolf Creek Trail in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, offering a half marathon, a 6K, and a 1.7 mile Walk The Forest to raise funds for Kiwanis Bacon Memorial Park. Race day shirts and medals are included.

A noncompetitive endurance event in Sam A. Baker State Park where hikers aim to ascend Mudlick Mountain eight times in 12 hours, covering about 23 miles and 7,980 feet of ascent; shuttles, aid stations, and an optional pre-event ceremony ar..