Farmdale Trail Run

East Peoria, United States • 11-12 Oct 2025

The Farmdale Trail Run, held October 11-12, 2025, takes place at Farmdale Reservoir near East Peoria, Illinois. This premier trail event offers multiple distances: 10K, half marathon, 30-mile, 50-mile, and 100-mile ultras. The course features miles of single-track trails, service roads, and open prairie across an 800-acre area maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers.

Runners enjoy a scenic and challenging terrain with well-stocked aid stations and support for pacers after the first loop. Awards include shirts, medals, and buckles for 50- and 100-mile finishers. Camping is available on-site, with limited space for trailers and campers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

100 mi
100 Miler
50 mi
50 Miler
30 mi
30 Miler
21 km
1/2 Marathon
10 km
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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