Trail Running calendar near Deer Park 2026-2027

A community running event at Fort Atkinson High School featuring a 12K mixed terrain route, a 5K on neighborhood streets, and a 1 mile untimed walk/run, with overall and age group awards for the 5K and 12K.

Trail runs and a walking option use a rolling park course that starts at the southwest corner and returns through woods, service road, and open sections with occasional rough footing and visible seasonal foliage.

Trail races at Camp Big Timber in Elgin with 3- and 5-mile looped courses, a creek crossing, event apparel and pancake breakfast, supporting local youth organizations.

A 3-mile cross-country race at the MacNider course in Schaumburg on November 8, 2026, with separate women's and men's races, optional team scoring, pre-race packet pickup, and a $25 registration fee.

A half trail run at Stoney Run County Park in Hebron, IN on November 14, 2026, over grass, pavement, gravel and single-track trails with aid stations and packet pick-up.

A trail festival in Lemont on November 14, 2026, offering 10K, 20K, 30K and 60K on single and double-track trails and gravel around the Lemont Quarries and I&M Canal, with multi-lap courses and variable terrain.

On 11/14/2026 the Abominable Trail Race at Lake Geneva Ziplines & Adventures offers 5K, 10K, 15K and 30K courses plus 2, 3 or 4 person 30K relays on forest trails, with water stations, race shirt, finisher medal and free action photos.

Bucks & Does 13.1 Pointer is a multi-distance running, walking, and ruck event at Nashotah Park on 11/14/2026. Distances range from a youth Bambi Run to a 13.1 Pointer, and every finisher receives a wooden finisher medal.

An annual canicross friendly 5K at Deer Grove-East in Palatine on November 14 2026 supporting a local scholarship fund, with awards, refreshments and a paved course option.

A community Turkey Trot through Atwood Park near 5k with chipped timing, common trail obstacles and door prizes. No GPS or timing devices are allowed and donations are collected for local causes.

A Thanksgiving 5K on the Green Bay Trail at Winnetka Train Station featuring rolling start waves, a family division, packet pickup before race day, post-race refreshments, and support for local charities.

A 2.5 mile chip timed cross country Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning in Orland Park, with long sleeve race shirts, a post race raffle, and prize turkeys for top finishers.

Regional cross country championships in Kenosha, WI on November 28, 2026, featuring multiple 5K races and a 3K youth event. Top finishers in the championship race can qualify for the Brooks XC National Championships in San Diego.

A public cross country race in Evanston with three all-grass loops, team and individual scoring, included long-sleeve race shirt, and a post-race awards cookout; entry fees vary by registration date.

Four monthly winter trail races in Dixon IL with 5K to 20K distances, series awards, and completion apparel.

A Canicross-focused trail event at Lake Geneva with 4- and 8-mile loop options, basic aid, and dog-specific awards.

Nighttime out and back runs of 31 mile and 16 mile on a flat rails to trails course in Lake Mills WI with required lights and reflective gear.

Winter trail race in Crystal Lake with a hilly single-track 10K loop and a 50K made of five laps, staffed aid stations, finisher medals, and age-group awards.

A winter trail series at Dick Young Forest Preserve in Batavia featuring 5K, 8K, and 10K races on separate dates in early 2027, with combined registration and a series swag reward program.

A winter obstacle race at Lake Geneva Ziplines & Adventures on January 30, 2027 offering distances from a kids loop to a 20K Yeti Challenge; fun heats allow optional obstacles while a competitive division awards cash prizes. All in-person f..