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.
Join fellow runners on June 19, 2021 for the The Levee Trail Trek 5K. It's a fantastic 5K, 10K featuring a flat and fast course in Cantrall.
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Running
The Levee Trail Run 5K
A 5K loop along the Levee of the Sangamon River on the property of the Rolling Meadows Farm Brewery.
The Levee Trail Run 10K
You run the 5K twice. There will be a 950 ft distance from the end of the 5K back to the start line. Your time between the finish line of the 5K and the start of your 2nd 5K route will be added to your total time.
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Cantrall in 2021, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Cantrall
The Levee Trail Trek 5K takes place in Cantrall, Illinois, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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