Trail Running Calendar near Carterville 2026-2027

September 2026

Backyard Ultra 4 mi

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.

Sep

12

Sa

Rocky Ledges 10K Trail Run

Makanda | 12 mi from Carterville

Trail Run 5 km 10 km

Trail races on the Touch of Nature trails in Makanda offering 5K and 10K options, age divisions for Male, Female and Non-Binary categories, event maps and medals for all finishers.

October 2026

Oct

10-11

Sa - Su

Arrowhead Endurance Run

Johnston City | 9 mi from Carterville

Backyard Ultra

Multi distance endurance event at Arrowhead Lake Campground in Johnston City IL on Oct 10 to 11, 2026 with a certified 2.07 mile loop and on site camping.

November 2026

Nov

14

Sa

Tunnel Hill 100 & 50 Mile Runs

Vienna | 25 mi from Carterville

Trail Run Marathon 50 mi 100 km 100 mi

Nov 14, 2026 Tunnel Hill in Vienna IL hosts certified 100mi, 100km, USATF 50mi championship, 50mi and marathon on a rails-trail course.

July 2027

Jul

16

Fr

Cross Country Sundown Showdown

Carterville

Trail Run 5 km

A 3rd annual cross country 5K in Carterville with team and individual competition, grass and gravel course, standard XC scoring, and awards for top finishers and teams.

August 2027

Aug

21-22

Sa - Su

Shawnee Hills Trail Races

Ozark | 23 mi from Carterville

Trail Run 13 mi 50 km 100 km 100 mi

Trail races at Camp Ondessonk in the Shawnee National Forest offering 100 mile, 100K, 50K, night 50K and a half marathon on technical singletrack with waterfalls.