Trail Running calendar near Dixon 2026-2027

Experience the rugged beauty of the historic Lemont Quarries at this early season trail event. Choose between a half or quarter marathon over technical terrain featuring woods, mud, and scenic single track trails.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a festive 5K run/walk along Peoria's Riverfront Trail. The event features costumes and finishes with a party at Kelleher's Irish Pub, including food and a drink. Proceeds benefit Crew 309.

Zip Thaw is a spring canicross event on the scenic, wooded trails of Lake Geneva Ziplines and Adventures. Choose a 4 or 8 mile course to run with your dog using approved harness gear. Enjoy post run refreshments indoors and receive a finish..

Event Overview Tour de Trails is a series of four winter trail runs held on Saturdays from December 2025 to March 2026. Each race is held at a different forest preserve or park in the Rockford, Illinois area. Participants can register for i..

The Fox Valley Winter Challenge Trail Series concludes with a 10K trail race at Hickory Knolls Discovery Center. Runners tackle a mixed terrain course with potential winter conditions. Finishers earn a medal and swag, with special gear for..

Race against the clock on a 2.25-mile alternating loop trail in Lowell Park. Choose the 8-hour 806, the 3-hour 314, or form a relay team. Finishers within the time limit earn unique apparel.

Hit the trails for Chauncey's 4 at The Farm, a 4-mile stampede through the historic St James Farm. It's the kick-off event for the 2026 trail running series. Runners can tackle the rolling limestone and wooded paths for a chance at awards a..

Celebrate Earth Day on the trails at Veteran Acres park. Choose from a 50K, 15-mile, or 5-mile loop on scenic single-track. The event focuses on being landfill-free and offers awards for top finishers.

Loud Thunder 50 offers three trail distances through the rugged terrain of Loud Thunder Forest Preserve. The loop course features significant elevation and fully stocked aid stations. Camping is available right at the start and finish line.

Run a USATF certified 10K through the scenic Morton Arboretum. Celebrate at a post race party with live music and refreshments. A fundraising option supports the arboretum's mission.

A whimsical trail run in Deer Grove Forest Preserve featuring four distances on a wide, non-technical looped course. The event, organized by CUSS Running, includes inclusive community initiatives. One aid station at the start/finish support..

Run or walk to support Anderson Humane at their largest fundraiser. Choose a timed 5K run or bring your dog for a 1.5-mile walk along the Batavia Riverwalk. The event includes awards, a lure course, and activities for animal lovers.

Trail run in Dubuque on May 2, 2026 offering 5K, 10K and half marathon distances. The event features marked trails, basic timing, a custom bib, a rotating race item, and post-race food; series entry includes a series gift.

Run a flat, out-and-back course on the historic Great Western Trail. Choose from a half-marathon or 10K distance. Your registration supports local mental health charities.

Run the beautiful single-track trails at Sunderbruch Park in Davenport. Choose from a ~5k or a ~10k course, followed by a community potluck. This cup-free event supports the local trail builders.

The Sugar Badger 50 Miles is a trail ultramarathon scheduled for May 2026. Organized by Ten Junk Miles Racing, it focuses on a community atmosphere on the trails. The event is a single 50-mile distance challenge.

Join the free Dirt Circus community running festival in Crystal Lake on May 30, 2026. Choose between a 4.3-mile or 6.8-mile social group run, then enjoy a festival with food, an expo of local brands, and a raffle. Meet race directors and co..

This 5K run/walk raises funds for local cancer patients through the Pat Clark Cancer Foundation. The course follows the Rock Run Greenway Trail, starting and ending at Cemeno's Pizza. Registration is limited to 175 participants and includes..

Hickory Knolls Trail Run The event is the sixth annual Hickory Knolls Trail Run & Relay. It takes place at the Hickory Knolls Nature Area within James O. Breen Community Park in St. Charles, Illinois. The event is the second installment..

Experience one of the oldest 100 mile races in the US on the scenic Ice Age Trail. This all-trail event offers distances from 38 miles to a 100 mile Western States qualifier in the heart of Wisconsin.