Peoria
Trail Running Calendar near Peoria 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Peoria 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.
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.
December 2026
January 2027
Winter trail racing at Independence Park in Marquette Heights with 2 hour and 8 hour trail events; registration runs Oct 22 2026 to Jan 13 2027.
March 2027
Trail races at Sand Ridge State Forest in Manito IL on March 6, 2027 offering marathon, half marathon and 10K over sandy pine trails with event hoodies and shirts.
April 2027
Multi-day trail event in Pekin IL, April 8 to April 11, 2027, with multiple ultramarathon distances on a 10 mile loop and aid stations every five miles.
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.
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
Weekend loop-format trail races at Camp Wokanda near Chillicothe, IL, offering distances from 4 miles to 100 miles with substantial elevation gain.
Evening trail races at Dirksen Park in Pekin on July 9, 2027 featuring two 5 mile entries over dirt paths and singletrack, each with a $25 entry fee.
August 2027
Final race of the Central Illinois Summer Trail Series at Farmdale Reservoir, featuring 5 mile trail entries on a varied 15 mile trail network in Washington, IL.
September 2027
Multi distance ultrarun at Sand Ridge State Forest in Forest City IL with 200K, 50K and 10K options, camping included and awards for finishers.
October 2027
A multi-distance trail event at Farmdale Reservoir near East Peoria, IL, offering 10K to 100-mile races with camping, aid stations, and finisher awards.