Other Area Races
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Charleston Challenge Mid Winter Classic
February 7, 2026
Charleston, Illinois
https://www.charlestonillinois.org/community/charleston_tourism/racecharleston.php
Choose to run a 5K, 10K, or 15K.
Race begins at Carl Sandburg School, 1924 Reynolds Drive.
Runs take place on city streets and country roads and runners must follow course markings due to limited volunteers.
Food and drink will be offered after the race and during the awards ceremony.
Please note that we will take race day registration between 8:30 and 9:45 a.m. Race day registrations are not guaranteed to get event gear!
Awards given for 1st and 2nd place, male and female, age categories of 19 and under; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-65; 66+
Click here for course maps: 5K 10K 15K
Flat Branch Ultra 50K
Date: February 21, 2026
Location: Columbia, Missouri
USATF Certified Course–Rails-to-Trails
Flat and Fast
Limited to 125 Runners
Join us for an unforgettable race and embrace the chill this February!
We’re offering an exclusive $15 off registration when using the coupon code GiftForYou on UltraSignup: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=124682
Event Name: Run for the Rosé 5k
Location:: West of Wise Winery
Distance(s): 5k
Date/Time: Date: Saturday, April 18th Race Start Time: 10:00 AM
Web or registration link:: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Petersburg/RunfortheRose5k
Race highlights:: Join us for the 11th Annual Run for the Rosé! This scenic 5K run/walk takes place at the historic New Salem State Park, starting and finishing at West of Wise Winery, home to award-winning wines from their family vineyard. The course features a mix of roads and trails alongside the beautiful Sangamon River in Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site.
If wine isn’t your thing, the winery also offers beer from excellent local breweries!
Registration Includes: Chip-timed 5K run/walk Wine tasting tickets
Wine Glass Awards: Prizes will be awarded to Top overall male and female finishers Top three finishers in each age division (male/female)
Event Name: Lincoln Memorial Garden Trail Race 8k
Location:: Lincoln Memorial Garden
Distance(s): 8k & Kids Fun Run
Date/Time: May 30th, 2026, 7:30am
Web or registration link:: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Springfield/LincolnMemorialGarden
Race highlights:: 8K (4.97 miles) of trails – the entire course is within the scenic trails and pathways of the historic Garden, along the trails next to Lake Springfield, and throughout the Ostermeier Prairie Center grounds.
Great race for new trail runners!
Event Name: Run your Bundts off 2026
Location:: Lincoln Park Loop - Springfield IL
Distance(s): 5k - 2 mile walk
Date/Time: August 8th. 2026
Web or registration link:: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Springfield/Bundt
Race highlights::
Run Your Bundts Off 2026 August 8, 2026 | Lincoln Park, Springfield
Run or walk for a great cause — all proceeds benefit Girls on the Run of Central Illinois and True North Running.
Expanded to 500 participants with early bird pricing available.
Free Bundtinis for participants. Sweet custom race medals. Optional race hats by BOCO Gear (limited quantity).
Community-focused, fun, and family-friendly event.
Event Name: Belleville Main Street Marathon and Half Marathon
Location:: Belleville, IL
Distance(s): 26.2 and 13.1
Date/Time: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Web or registration link:: www.bellevillemarathon.com
Race highlights:: Get ready to make history with us on Saturday, September 26, 2026, as we commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the Belleville Main Street Marathon and our Half Marathon being designated as the Road Runners Club of America Illinois State Championship Event!!! This year promises to be our biggest and most exciting event yet, and we want you there to help celebrate as you experience the excitement of running America's longest Main Street in the historic town of Belleville, IL, in the heart of America and just a short drive from downtown St. Louis, MO!
Our anniversary celebration will feature fabulous swag, including the first 900 registrants will receive a pair of goodr sunglasses as part of their registration!!! And we encourage you to rise to the challenge of 26 (point 2) miles on the 26th, in '26 to receive even more swag!!!
As you make your way down Main Street on race day, you will be greeted by enthusiastic volunteers on every corner, providing incredible support and cheers with the charm of a Midwest town.
Both the full and half marathon courses are ideal for runners of all experience levels and include Main Street and other city roads. The full marathon is a USTAF-certified Boston Marathon qualifier that also includes about 10 miles on a paved trail. In addition to bonus anniversary swag, registrants will receive a soon-to-be your favorite everything T-shirt and finisher's medal.
Post-race celebrations include Belleville's Bennie's Pizza Pub pizza, a special beer brewed just for you by Belleville's Shoehorn Brewing (for those ages 21 and older), and a DJ for a festive atmosphere.