Trail Running calendar near Elburn 2026-2027

A trail ultrarun at Richard Bong State Recreation Area on June 6, 2026 offering Backyard 24, 24 hour, 12 hour, 6 hour, and 3 hour options, on marked loops with on site camping and a required park pass.

A trail running event at Saw Wee Kee Park in Yorkville on June 6, 2026. The soft, twisting path is bib timed with staggered starts and is part of a four run series that awards pieces of a 2026 medal and seasonal swag.

A community 5K on June 6, 2026 in Joliet along the Rock Run Greenway Trail with start and finish at Cemeno's Pizza. Proceeds benefit the Pat Clark Cancer Foundation to support local cancer patients and families.

Trail races at Hickory Knolls include approximate 5K and 10K loops plus a 10K two-person relay on wooded dirt, gravel and grass trails; proceeds support the St Charles Park Foundation.

An annual June endurance trail event featuring 100 mile, 100k, 50k and 38 mile options on mainly Ice Age Trail terrain. Entry for 2026 is by lottery with an ordered waitlist and early invites for rollovers and volunteers.

Experience an authentic cross country race on a purpose built grass course in Geneva Illinois. Run as an individual or part of a team on this wide professional grade venue featuring rolling terrain and a classic atmosphere.

A trail running event on June 20, 2026, near Rice Lake in Whitewater, Wisconsin, using an out and back section of the Ice Age Trail. Routes range from 10K to 50K and include varied footing from smooth to technical.

A staged trail race where runners complete scheduled 3–4 mile Holes and aim for the lowest cumulative stroke score. Distances include a nine-Hole 50K and a three-Hole 10-mile option at Creekside Trails in Valparaiso.

A multi distance event at Hobart Middle School with a road and Oak Savannah Trail out and back route, computerized bib timing, and trademark brick awards across many age divisions.

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.

Trail 5K and a children's 1/4 mile at Kishwauketoe Nature Center in Williams Bay. The grass trail course passes through hills, woods and prairie, includes a water stop, parking across the street, and awards for top finishers.

A trail 5K at Byron Forest Preserve with chip timing and awards by age group, plus a 1 mile Fun Run with a participation medal. Parking and indoor restrooms are available onsite.

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.

An endurance event at Lowell Park's Pinetum on a roughly 0.411 mile paved loop. Self supported 6 hour, 12 hour and 24 hour options with solo and three person relay entries and on site water and volunteer support.

Midwest trail races at Creekside Trails in Valparaiso, IN offering 4, 9, and 18 mile options over single-track, switchbacks and creek crossings. Aid stations, a cupless format, post race meal and custom finisher awards are provided.

A 10K walk/run on August 1, 2026, through the Nordic Trail System in Kettle Moraine State Forest with water refill stations, trail snacks, a cup-less policy, and donations supporting The Salvation Army.

A night trail event in Dixon Illinois offering 5 10 and 15 mile options plus a 3 person relay. Loop course over grass gravel and dirt with one aid station and a post race snack.

A community cross country event in Mount Prospect offering 1, 2 and 3 mile races. Entry is $25 and proceeds benefit the Little Giraffe Foundation.

A Scottish Highlander themed obstacle race in Pingree Grove, Illinois featuring 3K family, 5K and 15K heats with 20 to 30 obstacles, plus a torch lit night race and a haunted 5K. Spectator fee on-site is $10 and parking is free.

Loop format trail event at Busse Woods in Ned Brown Forest Preserve on August 15, 2026. Runners complete 3.1 mile loops on crushed limestone and packed gravel with a centralized aid station and distances from 5K to 50K.