The Levee Trail Trek 5K
About this race
Levee Trail Trek 5K
Saturday, September 5, 2026
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.
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Running
The Levee Trail Trek 5K
A 5K loop along the Levee of the Sangamon River on the property of the Rolling Meadows Farm Brewery.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Cantrall.
Course
Route map and elevation profile
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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 Cantrall event
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