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.

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