Peoria · United States

10K races near Peoria

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Upcoming 10K races near Peoria

JUL 1

Run · road · 10K

2026 Heartland Series - Day 4 (IL)

Fulton · 56 km away

SEP 1

Run · road · 10K

Temptation 200 Ultras

Forest City · 41 km away

Peoria · 80 km

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Recurring 10K races near Peoria

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Screaming Pumpkin

Screaming Pumpkin directs runners into Springdale Cemetery in Peoria, Illinois, for a fall night race with a Halloween theme. The offerings range from a family-friendly 2-mile walk or run to a 6.55-mile race (10k-ish), a half marathon, a full marathon, and a four-person marathon relay. The longer races are prediction runs; the fastest runner does not automatically win. Runners select a start time and aim to finish as close as possible to the cutoff time without exceeding it. The course begins in lower Glen Oak Park and incorporates Springdale Cemetery, one of Illinois’s oldest and largest cemeteries, with 78,000 people interred across 230 acres. Expect winding trails, actual hills, darkness, and minimal reliance on technology: GPS devices and watches are prohibited, and phones are for emergencies only. The half marathon, marathon, and relay attract participants who value strategy as much as speed, while the shorter races offer walkers, families, and Halloween-themed runners access to the same cemetery setting. The event benefits the Yellow Bear Foundation, which supports awareness and research funding for Primary Immunodeficiency.

Run The Path 10k

Run The Path 10k is a chip-timed road race in McNabb, Illinois, typically held in early November. The race begins and ends at Putnam County Junior High School, with packet pickup and race-day registration taking place in the school cafeteria prior to the event. The USATF-certified course follows paved county roads in an out-and-back format, featuring both inclines and level sections. Participants might observe deer, turkey, or eagles along the country route. Volunteers will be present at mile markers and intersections, though the roads remain open to local traffic. Walkers and strollers are permitted, but headphones are prohibited. All participants have a two-hour time limit. The event provides water stations, emergency medical support, post-race refreshments, sweatshirts for those who register early, awards for overall finishers and age groups, and online registration discounts for several Illinois running clubs.

Spring Stampede 5K/10K

The Spring Stampede trail races are at Wildlife Prairie Park. The course loops on maintenance trails and single track. The 5k is easy, but the 10k is more demanding, especially the second half. Your entry includes park admission; bring the family. Unique awards for overall winners and post-race snacks are provided.

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About 10K races in Peoria

Peoria Training Notes

Peoria hosts 5 10K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Locals get their easy miles on the Rock Island Greenway, the Illinois River Bluff Trail, and the trail by the river. Springdale Cemetery and Glen Oak Park give runners scenic hills without leaving town. Grandview Drive works for a short run with lovely views and a few hills. Junction City puts runners on the Rock Island Trail, and locals usually like going south. Run 309 and Miles with Friends meet on Saturdays and sometimes Sundays. Illinois Valley Striders keeps the race calendar moving. Steamboat Classic, Bridge to Bridge Run, Memorial Day Salute, and Main Street Mile are the anchor names.

Cyclists get a clean mix here: paved trail, country road, gravel, and singletrack. Rock Island Greenway spans 13 miles from Dunlap down to Downtown Peoria. Rock Island Trail runs 38 miles from the Bob Michel Bridge to Toulon, so locals can stack base miles north. East Peoria connects riders toward the Morton Community Bikeway from the Fondulac Park District building. Kinsey Park has over 13 miles of singletrack for mountain biking and hiking. Peoria Area Mountain Biker's Association is the MTB hub. The Rock Island Trail loop covers 9 miles and climbs about 10500 feet. Grandview Drive, Glen Oak Park, and Springdale Cemetery bring the punchy hill work.

Spring and summer are the best months, and the whole city feels easier when the parks are dry and green. Summer averages 26°C, so locals move intervals early, keep Z2 honest, and save longer rides for cooler windows. The Illinois River, Rock Island Greenway, and East Peoria trail carry a lot of the steady work. Winter averages 3°C, and common snowfall averages 100 cm. Runners shift toward plowed streets, short loops, and tougher footing. Cyclists lean harder on sheltered paths, MTB days when trails allow it, and patient base miles between storms.