Farmdale Trail Run
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Farmdale Trail Run
The Farmdale Trail Run is the Twenty-First Farmdale Endurance Trail Runs held October 10 and 11, 2026 at Farmdale Reservoir near East Peoria, Illinois. The event uses trail, service road and open prairie through an 800 acre area maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers and volunteer organizations.
Distances offered:
- 10K
- Half marathon
- 30 mile
- 50 mile
- 100 mile
The 10K and half marathon have a 9 hour time limit. The 50 mile and 100 mile events use a 32 hour cutoff. Runners entered in the 100 mile event may drop down to the 50 mile distance at mile 50; runners who stop at mile 50 will be presented an award and no difference in entry fees will be refunded. Quitting after mile 50 at mile 60, 70, 80 or 90 is recorded as a DNF and awards are not granted.
Participants receive a shirt and finisher medal; 50 and 100 mile finishers receive buckles and additional swag to be announced. Packet pickup is at Farmdale Reservoir, 810 W Bittersweet Rd, Washington, IL, on Friday October 9 from 4pm to 9pm. Aid stations will offer a variety of food and can accommodate personal items brought for strict dietary needs. Pacers are allowed after completing the first loop and crew access is limited to the Start/Finish aid station.
Camping is available beginning Friday October 9 at 3pm and must be cleared by 1pm Sunday October 11. Trailers and campers require advance permission and space is limited. There are porta potties at the Start/Finish. No refunds, transfers, or exchanges are permitted. Registration closes September 10 at 11:59pm CT. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
