Rocky Ledges 5K/10K Trail Run/Walk
Rocky Ledges 5K/10K Trail Run/Walk logo

Rocky Ledges 5K/10K Trail Run/Walk

Makanda, Illinois, United States
Sep 12, 2026
Trail running

About this race

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+

Pick your distance

Trail running

5K Trail Run/Walk

Sep 12, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
$30.00
Open

10K Trail Run/Walk

Sep 12, 2026 10K 8:30 AM
$35.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 7 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Makanda.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 16.6° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 25.9°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 16.6° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 25.9°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
13.2
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
1.2mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
70.6%

About Makanda

Rocky Ledges 5K/10K Trail Run/Walk takes place in Makanda, Illinois, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.

Reviews

Done this event?

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

Race information has been sourced from the event's official website and other publicly available resources. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to the official website directly. If you notice any incorrect or missing information, don't hesitate to reach out to us by email.

Other races in the area