Trail Running calendar near Cornell 2026-2027

A chip timed 5K at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard and Winery on June 14, 2026 with a two lap course over grass and uneven terrain. Registration includes a shirt, collapsible wine glass, finisher medal and a pour of wine; age group awards and a ch..

Trail races at Wolf Road Woods on June 27, 2026 offer three loop choices covering 3, 6 and 9 miles with varied off-road surfaces, tiered registration fees and post-race refreshments and awards.

Five Thursday nights in July at Maxwell Park in Normal, IL featuring 800 meter, 2 mile and 3 mile cross country races. Weekly entry is $5 or $20 for all five nights; awards night with age-group prizes is on 7/30.

Experience flowing singletrack and deep ravines at Black Partridge Park in Metamora. This five mile trail race features creek crossings and steep climbs through mature Illinois forests.

H-F Beast Obstacle Course Dash in Homewood, IL on July 12, 2026 features two age categories with obstacle runs. The event awards finisher medals and t shirts and includes an optional prep course in June.

A timed endurance event at Lowell Park where participants loop a .411 mile paved course for 6, 12, or 24 hours, solo or in three-person relays, self-supported with a central tent area and volunteer oversight.

Test your endurance on the technical river bluff trails of Illinois with distances ranging from a half marathon to 100 miles. Experience rolling hills and steep climbs within the beautiful wooded canopy of Camp Wokanda.

Experience the final race of the summer at Farmdale Reservoir in Washington Illinois. This five mile trail run features a mix of prairie woods and singletrack paths through a diverse landscape.

A night trail event in Dixon, Illinois on August 8, 2026, held on a roughly five mile loop with multiple distance options and a three person relay. One aid station, participant tees, and awards for top finishers.

A youth and family 2K obstacle course at Maxwell Park with about 15 obstacles. Waves serve ages 5 and up; participants get a shirt, medal and a timed result, with trophies for top three in each competitive age group.

Hill of a Race 2026 in Bloomington, IL combines a lap based Endurance Challenge with multiple 3 mile obstacle course waves, including competitive men, women, masters and several recreational waves.

A free alumni 2 Mile cross country meet on 08/15/2026 in Chicago Heights that uses chip timing and decade-based teams and head-start groups, with team scoring based on finishing place.

Run the Rails in Elburn, Illinois on August 22, 2026 offers a 1 mile fun run plus 4 mile and 7 mile courses that begin and end at Prairie Park. Courses cross the Union Pacific West rail line and benefit the Elburn Parks Commission.

A day of looped trail events at Comlara near Hudson, IL, with timed options from one hour to twelve hours, a relay race, and an open course option. Runners complete roughly four mile loops and must return each hour to continue.

A multi-distance ultramarathon at Sand Ridge State Forest offering 200K, 100K, 50K and a 10K out-and-back; awards include buckles and a 50K challenge coin, and camping is included at the start/finish.

A technical trail event at Franklin Creek State Natural Area on September 5, 2026, offering 5K and 10K courses with multiple creek crossings and notable elevation. Proceeds benefit the Franklin Creek Conservation Association and awards are..

Two USATF certified distances on crushed limestone trails through Danada Forest Preserve in Naperville, IL, with chip timing, finisher medals, shuttle parking, and a virtual option.

Experience the 46th annual trail run through Kickapoo State Recreation Area featuring a scenic pond loop and a longer 95 percent trail course with creek crossings and steep hills.

Cornell Days 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk is a family friendly event at Clinton Keith Mills Memorial Park with an out and back county road course and a postrace breakfast cookout.

Midwest OCR in Marseilles, Illinois features 5K and 10K obstacle courses, ruck options, a kid's loop, and a multi-lap Bearded Challenge, with finisher shirts, medals, and professional photos included; elite divisions award podiums and cash..