Farmdale Trail Run
East Peoria, United States • 10-11 Oct 2026
Farmdale Trail Run
The Farmdale Trail Run is scheduled for October 10-11, 2026 at Farmdale Reservoir near East Peoria, Illinois. This is the twenty-first edition of the Farmdale Endurance Trail Runs and it offers multiple distances across an 800-acre area maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and volunteer organizations. The terrain includes single-track trail, service road and open prairie.
Distances offered:
- 100 Mile
- 50 Mile
- 30 Mile
- Half Marathon
- 10K
Race-specific notes: 100 mile entrants may drop down to the 50 mile distance at mile 50; awards for a drop down are presented at mile 50 and no fee difference will be refunded. Awards include a shirt and finisher medal for participants; 50 and 100 mile finishers receive buckles and additional swag to be determined.
Logistics: packet pickup is at Farmdale Reservoir, 810 W Bittersweet Rd, Washington, IL, on Friday October 9 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM; alternate pickup is permitted up to about 45–60 minutes before a runner’s race start. Aid stations will offer a variety of food; runners with strict dietary needs are advised to bring their own items. Pacers are allowed after completion of the first loop. Crew access is limited to the Start/Finish aid station.
Camping is available from Friday with site packing out by 1:00 PM Sunday; porta potties will be on site. Trailer and camper space is limited and requires advance permission. There are no refunds, transfers or exchanges. Registration closes September 10 at 11:59 PM CT. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.