
Central Illinois Summer Trail Series #1 is a trail running and running race on June 11, 2027 in Peoria, IL, with an entry fee of $25.
Welcome to the Central Illinois Summer Trail Series! The 1st race in this series will take place at Kinsey Park in Peoria, IL. It is following the 4.16 mile trail loop that is used in the "Yellowbrick Backyard Ultra" that is hosted on the course the very next day by Sophie Russell (If you've never heard of a backyard--- you should check it out!)! This is a great way to get exposure to trails, and also learn a little bit about the local ultramarathon community.
The course offers hills, plenty of runnable sections, and some Wizard of Oz themed stretches to bring some joy to the grind! Elevation gain for this loop is approximately 240’.
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
82°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Peoria Gtr Peoria Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Population
112,126
as of 2023
City Elevation
621 ft
Nearest Airport
PIA
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 122 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Central Illinois Summer Trail Series #1, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Central Illinois Summer Trail Series #1
Jun 11, 2027