Forest City
Trail Running Calendar near Forest City 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Forest City for 2026-2027! We've gathered 15 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Family-friendly 5K and 1-mile walk/run at Lakeland Park on October 31, 2026, hosted by the Canton YWCA with proceeds supporting local YWCA programs.
November 2026
36th Annual FOLEPI River Trail Classic in East Peoria on November 28, 2026, features a 4-mile run and a 2-mile walk with shirt and no-shirt options.
April 2027
A multi-day trail event in Pekin, IL with looped ultramarathon distances from 10 to 200 miles, aid stations, camping, and GPS-timed results.
In-person and virtual events at Donovan Park offering a timed 5K, 5K walk, 1-mile walk, and kids run to raise funds for the Pediatric Resource Center.
May 2027
Trail races at Wildlife Prairie Park in Hanna City, Illinois with 5K and 10K loop courses on maintenance trails and single track. Day park admission is included and the event features awards, post race snacks, and volunteer opportunities.
A 20-mile single-loop hike through Jim Edgar Panther Creek with aid stations, a finisher medal, and about 850 ft of elevation gain on mixed trails.
June 2027
First race of the Central Illinois Summer Trail Series at Kinsey Park in Peoria, featuring an about 4.16 mile loop with hills, runnable sections, and themed stretches.
Vineyard 5k at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard and Winery on June 13, 2027 with post race wine, chip timed results, and age group awards.
July 2027
A trail race event at Independence Park in Marquette Heights on July 9, 2027 featuring two 5 mile entries with a $25.00 registration fee.
August 2027
Final race of the Central Illinois Summer Trail Series at Farmdale Reservoir, featuring a 5 mile trail run across varied singletrack, prairie, and wooded trails.
Trail 5K and a Beer Mile at Big Horse Vineyards in Lewistown on August 29, 2027 with timed and untimed heats plus on-site wine tasting.
September 2027
Farm-based endurance and obstacle event at Decker Farm near Cuba, IL offering 36 hour, 12 hour and 4 hour formats with heavy gear requirements and restricted pacer access.
October 2027