City of the Sun 5K Trail Run 2026

City of the Sun 5K Trail Run 2026

Mark your calendars and plan to join us on Sunday, November 8, 2026, for our number 1 fundraiser of the year! The Annual City of the Sun 5K Trail Run takes participants to sections of the Site that many wouldn’t see otherwise. This 3.1-mile race ebbs and flows through paved, wooded, grassy, and, at times, muddy terrain. You won’t find another race around with a backdrop like ours! Make a difference at Cahokia Mounds by participating in our Trail Run.

Register for the race here.

Event Details and Schedule

ALL PROCEEDS FUND COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT CAHOKIA MOUNDS STATE HISTORIC SITE!

• Start Time:
  • Race begins at 9AM
• Packet Pickup:
  • Nov. 6 & Nov 7 During Gift Shop open hours
  • 8AM morning of race at Interpretive Center
• Awards:
  • Overall Male & Female
  • 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each division
• Divisions:
  • 19 & Under
  • 20-29
  • 30-39
  • 40-49
  • 50-59
  • 60-69
  • 70 & Up
• Timing:
  • Provided by Toolen's Running Start - Shiloh, IL
• Parking:
  • Is free and available in main lot
• Featured Snack:
  • Curmbl Cookies - Shiloh, IL