Farmdale Trail Run
East Peoria, United States • 10-11 Oct 2026
Farmdale Trail Run
The Twenty-First Farmdale Endurance Trail Runs take place October 10-11, 2026 at Farmdale Reservoir near East Peoria, Illinois. The event uses trails, service roads and open prairie across an 800-acre area maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and volunteer groups.
Distances offered:
- 100 Miler
- 50 Miler
- 30 Miler
- 1/2 Marathon
- 10K
Time limits and race policy are defined by distance. The 10K and half marathon have a nine hour time limit. The 50 mile and 100 mile events have a 32 hour cutoff. The 100 mile may be dropped to the 50 mile at mile 50; finishing at mile 50 is required for the 50 mile award. Quitting after mile 50 without finishing 50 miles is recorded as a DNF and awards are not granted. Entry fees are not refunded if a runner drops down.
Participants receive a shirt and finisher medal. Finishers of the 50 and 100 mile races receive buckles and additional swag to be announced. Packet pickup is scheduled at Farmdale Reservoir on Friday, October 9. Aid stations will offer a variety of food; runners with strict dietary needs are encouraged to bring their own items. Pacers are allowed after completing a first loop. Crew access is limited to the Start/Finish aid station. Camping is available from Friday afternoon through Sunday early afternoon with limited space for trailers and campers. No refunds, transfers, or exchanges are allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.