The Levee Trail Trek 5K

About the Event

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.

Races Offered

Sep 05, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

08:00

sell

$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Cantrall.

thermostat Temperature

15.5° / 26.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

14.7° / 25.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 27m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.7 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

67.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:39

nightlight Sunset

19:05

About Cantrall

Learn more about the host city, Cantrall.

Cantrall is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. The population was 144 at the 2020 census, up from 139 in 2010. It is part of the Springfield, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.