Trail Running Calendar near Clinton 2026-2027

September 2026

Trail Run 4 mi 8 mi

Trail races of 4.4 and 7.6 miles at Sand Creek Conservation District on September 12, 2026, chip timed with shirts, medals, prizes, and proceeds to a veterans charity.

Sep

19

Sa

Operation Obstacle

Decatur | 21 mi from Clinton

Obstacle Run 2 mi

Timed 2 mile obstacle course at Richland Community College to raise awareness and funds for veteran suicide prevention, featuring 20 to 25 obstacles and finisher rewards.

October 2026

Oct

18

Su

Oktoberfest Rotary Run

Bloomington | 23 mi from Clinton

Trail Run 5 km

A chip timed 5K and an untimed 1 mile fun walk at GE Park in Bloomington on October 18, 2026, raising funds for BN Sunrise Rotary Youth Services and the CCHS Rotaract Club. Awards include ceramic steins for top 5K age group finishers.

Oct

25

Su

Allerton Park Trail Run

Monticello | 22 mi from Clinton

Trail Run 6 mi

A fall event at Allerton Park featuring a 5.7 mile trail run, a 2 mile nature walk, and a virtual 5.7 mile option. The riverside course has roots, ruts, and sharp turns, with awards, costume prizes, and park donations.

Oct

31

Sa

Skeleton Trail Shuffle & Tot Trot

Argenta | 14 mi from Clinton

Trail Run 3 mi

A Halloween trail 5K and a costumed Tot Trot at Friends Creek Conservation Area with an adult costume contest and an awards after party at Slate in Argenta.

March 2027

Mar

27

Sa

Clinton Lake Ultra

Clinton

Trail Run 10 mi 30 mi

Trail ultramarathon at Clinton Lake State Recreation Area with 30-mile (three 10-mile loops) and 10-mile options, aid stations, and a mandatory volunteer requirement.