Trail Running Calendar near Carterville 2026-2027

August 2026

Trail Run 13 mi 50 km 100 km 100 mi

Aug 22 to 23, 2026 trail weekend at Camp Ondessonk near Ozark, IL featuring multiple ultramarathon distances, rugged single track, staffed aid stations, and included treehouse lodging.

September 2026

Sep

12

Sa

The Last Boyscout

Goreville | 15 mi from Carterville

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 a certified 2.07 mile loop with timed races, camping and a large start finish aid station.

November 2026

Nov

14

Sa

Tunnel Hill 100 & 50 Mile Runs

Vienna | 25 mi from Carterville

Trail Run 26 mi 50 mi 100 km 100 mi

A certified ultrarun in Vienna, IL offering 100mi, 100km, 50mi (USATF championship) and marathon distances on a crushed‑limestone rails‑to‑trails course.

July 2027

Jul

16

Fr

Cross Country Sundown Showdown

Carterville

Trail Run 5 km

A 5K cross country meet-style race in Carterville featuring team scoring, male/female/mixed divisions, individual entries, course markings, and awards for top finishers.