Rocky Ledges 5K/10K Trail Run/Walk

Hello!

SIU Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center are thrilled to offer the ninth year of the Rocky Ledges 5K/10K Trail Run/Walk. The RL5K/10K takes place on the beautiful trails of the Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center.

Event maps can be view below. This event is open to individuals and teams of all ages. 

Schedule

• Registrion Opens - 7:30 AM
• 10K Race Start Time - 8:30 AM
• 5K Race Start Time - 9:00 AM

A trail race safety talk will take place 10 minutes prior to the start time of each race on Freeberg Patio.

Registration

• 5K Trail Run/Walk
  • Registration prior to September 10
    
    • 18 years and older: $30.00
    • 17 years and under: $25.00
  • Registration on September 10
    
    • 18 years and older: $35.00
    • 17 years and under: $30.00
• 10K Trail Run/Walk
  • Registration prior to September 10
    • 18 years and older: $35.00
    • 17 years and under: $30.00
  • Registration on September 10
    • 18 years and older: $40.00
    • 17 years and under: $35.00

5K Trail Run/Walk Divisions*

• Male
  • Age Divisions: 8 and under, 9 - 11, 12 – 15, 16 – 18, 19 – 25, 26 – 30, 31 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60 – 69, 70+
• Female
  • Age Divisions: 8 and under, 9 - 11, 12 – 15, 16 – 18, 19 – 25, 26 – 30, 31 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60 – 69, 70+
• Non-Binary/Other
  • Age Divisions: 8 and under, 9 - 11, 12 – 15, 16 – 18, 19 – 25, 26 – 30, 31 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60 – 69, 70+

10K Trail Run/Walk Divisions*

• Male
  • Age Divisions: 12 – 15, 16 – 18, 19 – 25, 26 – 30, 31 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60 – 69, 70+
• Female
  • Age Divisions: 12 – 15, 16 – 18, 19 – 25, 26 – 30, 31 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60 – 69, 70+

*All participants will receive a medal at the finish line to mark the completion of their race.

• Non-Binary/Other
  • Age Divisions: 12 – 15, 16 – 18, 19 – 25, 26 – 30, 31 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60 – 69, 70+

Ready to test your limits? The Rocky Ledges 5K/10K Trail Run/Walk brings a highly anticipated 5K, 10K to Makanda on September 12, 2026. Expect a fantastic route right in the heart of Illinois.