Pekin, Illinois · Thursday, April 9, 2026
The Potawatomi Trail Runs is a 10 miles, 30 miles, 50 miles, 100 miles, 150 miles, 200 miles, running, and trail running event held on Thursday, April 9, 2026. It is located at Walking Path in Pekin, Illinois.
The Central Illinois Summer Trail Series wraps up its first season in epic fashion at Farmdale Reservoir—a premier Central Illinois destination for trail running, mountain biking, and hiking, and the legendary home of the annual Farmdale Endurance Trail Runs (including the grueling 30-, 50-, and 100-mile ultras)!
With approximately 15 miles of diverse, well-maintained trails—including fast open stretches, tight twisty singletrack, fun gravity dips, ravines, meandering paths through prairie and woods, and a perfect mix of technical challenges and flow—this spot is built for adventure and has tested countless runners over the years.
Come close out the series strong, toe the line with the area's top trail talent, see where you stack up, and celebrate completing the full Summer Trail journey on one of the region's most iconic courses!
The 2-mile event is now officially an untimed fun run/walk and kicks off just ahead of the 10K runners. We will begin the festivities at 7:00am and send off the 2-milers at 7:15am, followed by the 10k runners at 7:30am. This will allow for less congestion throughout the race, at the split, and most importantly at the finish line! The flat course runs through town to the outskirts of Morton and then finishes on Jefferson Street, in the heart of the Pumpkin Festival.
The 2-mile fun run/walk welcomes old, young, short, tall, strollers, and wheelchairs. No roller blades or pets (yes, unfortunately including dogs) allowed in either event.
After the race, participants are invited to join us at the Post Race Party for beverages, snacks, our famous pumpkin donuts, music, and a fun area to hang out with fellow racers and family members. There will be an awards ceremony at approximately 9:00am. Don't forget your bib has a "tear off coupon" for a FREE breakfast at the Pumpkin Pancake & Sausage Breakfast at the main food tent right after the race!
Awards
All 10K finishers will receive a pumpkin finisher’s medal
Top overall winner for the 10K Men's and Women's Divisions will receive $50 in Morton Chamber Checks.
The Top 3 Men and Women in each age group (10K) receive a pumpkin pie! Age Groups are as follows: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+
The 2-mile FUN Run/Walk does not have any prizes, but includes the post-race party and the Pumpkin Pancake & Sausage breakfast!
Race Weekend Schedule
Friday 4:00PM - 8:00PM - Packet Pickup is located at The KILN @ Morton Junior High School.
Saturday Beginning at 6:00AM - Limited Packet Pickup in the 200 block of North First Avenue (near the start line)
Saturday 7:00AM - Announcements
Saturday 7:15AM - 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk START
Saturday 7:30AM - 10K START
Done Running & Walking? Post-Race Party & Awards Ceremony @ Corner of Jefferson and 1st!
Red Sneakers For Food Allergy Awareness Walk/Run allows us to educate, spread awareness, and come together as an allergy community. The event includes Teal Pumpkin activities and education to help create allergy awareness and make the event family-friendly. Red Sneakers Peoria: Recent Impact Highlights * Equipped 100 Peoria police officers with life-saving epinephrine auto-injectors * Partnered with 3 restaurants in Peoria Heights now carrying epinephrine and promoting allergy-safe dining * Trained educators at early learning centers to recognize and respond to allergic reactions and donated epinephrine * Expanded allergy-safe zones at major community events, including the Peoria Civic Center and the Peoria Chiefs. Both now have life-saving epinephrine. * Installed an allergy-friendly playground sign in Peoria Heights to raise awareness and promote inclusive play. * Secured media coverage to amplify our mission and educate the public Together, we’re building a safer, more inclusive
Peoria—one partnership, one training, one life-saving dose at a time. Put on your Red Sneakers, join the walk/run, and grab your teal pumpkin! Together, we’re raising funds and awareness to protect those with food allergies. Every step you take brings us closer to a safer, stronger community. Registration and check-in starts at 8:30am Guest Speaker starts at 8:45am Race starts at 9:00am Free Fall Festival to follow T-Shirt Included With Registration- Our shirts are critical to helping us spread food allergy awareness. YOUTH DISCOUNT Kids 12 and Under Register for $10 Less. Price Automatically Discounted at Checkout Virtual Options Participate from anywhere or add biking & swimming to your in-person run to make it a duathlon or triathlon. Virtual participants and duathlon or triathlon participants please post your event results on race roster and our social media prior to race announcement to qualify for prizes If you have any questions or concerns with registration or donation please
contact Race Roster at 1(855) 969 5515 or email [email protected] PLEASE BRING OLD/EXPIRED EPINEPHRINE INJECTORS. WE USE THEM FOR TRAININGS This event occurs rain or shine. No dogs.
Join us for the 2026 Screaming Pumpkin through Springdale Cemetery
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Chills and thrills will keep you motivated as you run or walk through our 2 mile, 6.55 mile, half marathon, full marathon, or full marathon relay!
Run or walk if you dare.
Once you start, there is no turning back. Whichever event you DARE to participate in please be mindful that the course closes at 10pm. Invite all of your friends and family to bring their blankets and chairs and join in cheering you on all the way to the finish line!
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