Race Discovery
Historic Elkhart Hill Trail Run
Historic Elkhart Hill Trail Run logo

Historic Elkhart Hill Trail Run

Elkhart, Illinois, United States View on map
Jul 18, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
Trail running

About this race

2026 Historic Elkhart Hill Trail Run

Runners and history lovers alike are invited to the Historic Elkhart Hill Trail Run, an event that highlights one of Illinois’ most culturally significant landscapes. Rising 777 feet above the prairie, Elkhart Hill has served as a landmark for Native peoples, early settlers, and travelers for centuries.

The Trail Run offers participants a rare opportunity to explore the hill’s private trails, winding through old‑growth timber, historic sites, and panoramic overlooks. The event is designed to promote outdoor recreation, heritage tourism, and environmental stewardship.

“Elkhart Hill tells the story of Illinois,” said organizers. “This event allows people to connect with that story in a meaningful, active way.”

Visitors can enjoy local food, music, and guided historical notes throughout the morning.

Pick your distance

Trail running

Trail Run

Jul 18, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$30.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Elkhart, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 24.2° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 31.6°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 24.2° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 42.9°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
18.0
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
2.6mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
80.0%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on July 18, 2026 (CDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on July 18, 2026 (CDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
14h 39m

The sun rises at 5:44 AM and sets at 8:24 PM local time (CDT) in Elkhart on July 18, 2026 — 14h 39m of daylight.

Course

No course map published yet.

The organizer hasn't released a route for this event, and we don't publish guesses. If you're the organizer, send us a GPX file and we'll draw the profile.

Reviews

Done this event?

If you've participated in this event, share your experience with other runners

Other races near Elkhart

Different organizers, within 40 miles, in the next three months

Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.

  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 Elkhart event

Spotted something wrong? Tell us and we'll fix it.