Levee Trail Trek 5K
Levee Trail Trek 5K is a running race on September 5, 2026 in Cantrall, IL, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- September 5, 2026 (34 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Levee Trail Trek 5K
Saturday, September 5, 2026 - Packet Pickup starts at 7am and Race starts at 8am
Rolling Meadows Farm – Cantrall, Illinois
Join us Labor Day Weekend for one of Central Illinois' most unique running experiences.
The Levee Trail Trek 5K returns after a five-year absence, bringing runners back to the beautiful countryside of Rolling Meadows Farm. Thanks to the generosity of Ed and Caren Trudeau, participants will once again have the rare opportunity to run across private farmland, through open fields, and alongside the scenic Sangamon River.
This course offers more than just a race—it offers a journey through Illinois history.
Across the river lies the historic site of Sangamo Town, once a thriving center of commerce during the early 1800s. The area is closely connected to the story of Abraham Lincoln, who worked in this region helping harvest timber and floating logs down the Sangamon River on their way to New Orleans.
The Levee Trail Trek combines natural beauty, local history, and the challenge of trail running into an event unlike any road race. Whether you're chasing a personal best or simply looking for a memorable outdoor adventure, you'll discover a side of Sangamon County that few people ever get to see.
Come celebrate the end of summer with a run through history.
Event Highlights
- Beautiful off-road trail course
- Private access to Rolling Meadows Farm
- Scenic views of the Sangamon River
- Historic setting near the site of Sangamo Town
- A unique Labor Day Weekend tradition reborn
- Lace up your trail shoes and experience where nature and history meet.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
83°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Springfield Capital Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cantrall, IL
City Elevation
599 ft
Nearest Airport
SPI
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 89 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Waiting For?
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34
Days to train
- Race
- Levee Trail Trek 5K
- Date
- September 5, 2026
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Levee Trail Trek 5K
Sep 5, 2026