Trail Running Calendar near Ozark 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 | 25 mi from Ozark

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 | 21 mi from Ozark

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 | 11 mi from Ozark

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 | 23 mi from Ozark

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.

August 2027

Aug

21-22

Sa - Su

Shawnee Hills Trail Races

Ozark

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.