Trail Running calendar near Dixon 2026-2027

A summer night cross-country meet at Detweiller Park in Peoria with races for kids, junior high, high school and open divisions. Packet pickup is race day only and registration closes July 23; parking is $10 per vehicle.

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.

Experience the natural beauty of Dubuque with trail races through the Mines of Spain Recreation Area. Enjoy distances ranging from 4 miles to a half marathon followed by a post race party with brick oven pizza and local beer.

A nighttime trail event in Dixon IL with looped courses including 15 mile, 10 mile, 5 mile and a three person relay. The course mixes grass, gravel and dirt and features a single aid station at the start finish.

A multi-event day in Coal Valley with a 5K Mud Adventure Run, a Ninja Kids Run, and a Cross Country Trail Run. Main obstacles include a Tire Wall, Ninja Scaling Wall and Weight Lift; spectator entry is $7.

Continuous 3.1 miles loop race at Deer Grove East offering 40 or 50 mile options with a 12 hour cutoff. Centralized aid every lap, designated crew access, pacers allowed, and on-course medical support.

Loop-based trail event at Deer Grove East Forest Preserve in Palatine, Illinois. Distances run from 5K to 50K and each lap returns to a central aid station so athletes can decide how far to continue.

A retro 5K cross-country race by Fox River Trail Runners at Settler's Hill in Geneva. Entry fees are $10 for members and $12 for non-members, and proceeds support the course's preservation.

A Scottish Highlander themed obstacle race in Pingree Grove Illinois offering open and competitive 5k and 15k heats plus a family 3k. Night and haunted 5k variants are offered and finishers receive a medal and t shirt.

Trail races at New Glarus Woods State Park on August 15, 2026 include 16K, 8K, 5K and a free 1K kids run. Proceeds benefit Friends of New Glarus Woods State Park and awards include age-group prizes plus a 16K consistency award.

Loop based endurance event at Busse Woods on August 15, 2026 offering repeated 3.1 mile laps over smooth crushed limestone and packed gravel. Distances range from 5K to 50K with a central aid station and open loop format.

Continuous 3.1 mile loop at Busse Woods near Elk Grove, IL offering 40 and 50 mile options with a fully stocked aid station every lap and a 12 hour cutoff. Runs alongside The Next Loop series but is scored separately.

Trail races of approximately 4, 9.5 and 13 miles at Paul Douglas Forest Preserve with water stations, age group awards and CAMBr as beneficiary.

Tough Mudder Chicago on August 29, 2026 at Richardson Adventure Farm offers 5K and 15K obstacle courses, an 8 hour Infinity option, and Mudder Village with food, music and finisher items.

ScoCo50 is a trail race at Scott County Park near Long Grove, IA offering 50K, 10 mile and 5 mile options on mixed dirt and grass trails, with aid stations, drop bag access, and limited crew and pacer allowances.

A technical trail race at Franklin Creek State Natural Area offering 5K and 10K routes with multiple creek crossings, hill terrain, and water stations. Proceeds support the Franklin Creek Conservation Association and custom awards are prese..

USATF-certified half marathon and 10K through Danada Forest Preserve in Naperville with chip timing, finisher medals, pacers, and shuttle parking options.

A three day trail event at Rock Cut State Park featuring a night 10 km plus 25 km and 50 km races, with single race entries and Triple Crown series options that award commemorative spike prizes to finishers.

A community fundraiser in Geneva with a 2.5 mile Lightning Run, a 1 mile kids race, and a Mini Road Race Rally for ages 3 to 8. Proceeds support the Geneva Park District Scholarship Fund.

A Backyard Ultra on the Rock River Parkway where runners repeat a GPS-verified 4.167-mile loop each hour until one remains. Entry is limited to 150 runners and includes an on-site aid station and crew zone.