Trail Running calendar near Elgin 2026-2027

Tough Mudder Chicago on August 29, 2026 at Rockford International Airport offers 5K, 15K and an eight hour Infinity format across fields, trails and creek crossings, with Mudder Village, finisher items, and group and volunteer options.

A 10 hour endurance run at Bluhm County Park on August 29, 2026, using a 4 to 4.1 mile loop completed on an hourly clock. Runners earn chips after four loops to trade for prizes and receive a limited edition shirt and wooden medal.

A technical trail event at Franklin Creek State Natural Area featuring 5K and 10K routes with multiple hills, limestone bluffs, creek crossings, and a rucking option. Proceeds support the Franklin Creek Conservation Association.

Take on a scenic one mile loop at Lapham Peak with 24, 12, and 6 hour timed options or set distance goals like a marathon or 50 miles. Lighted night laps, a stocked aid station, and a welcoming club vibe make every lap count.

USATF certified half marathon and 10K on crushed limestone trails at Danada Forest Preserve in Wheaton, IL, with finisher medals, chip timing, pacers and a virtual option.

A timed running event on an about 1 mile paved loop in a 58 acre Chicago park, offering 3 hour, 6 hour, and 12 hour formats plus relay options and hourly on course challenges.

This obstacle course race at Indiana Dunes National Park offers three distances, including a K9 event. The course features diverse terrains inspired by military landscapes. It's open to participants aged 13 and up.

A multi-division obstacle course event at The Cliffs park featuring 5K and 10K courses, a ruck division, a multi-lap Bearded Challenge, and a kid's course. Finishers receive a shirt, medal and professional action photos.

Experience ten miles of hills and winding trails through the Byron Forest Preserve and Nardi Equine Prairie. This cup free race features cash prizes and a post race celebration with pizza at Hairy Cow Brewing Company.

A loop-based running event at Limestone Park offering 8 hour and 4 hour races on a 1.65 mile course with mixed crushed limestone and asphalt terrain. Scoring is by completed loops and proceeds support local organizations.

Echo 136 is a 136-mile point-to-point ultramarathon on the Ice Age State Trail in the Southern Kettle Moraine, featuring varied trail surfaces, nine staffed aid stations, and about 11,148 ft of elevation gain.

A grassroots loop ultra at Dixon Park District offering 25K, 50K, 100K and 100 mile options on a 7.85 mile mixed surface loop with two aid locations, crew and pacer policies, and finisher awards.

The Bloomingdale Trail 5K is an annual family-friendly running event in Chicago. It features a timed 5K race alongside shorter dashes for young runners. Registration is available for all three distances.

A timed 6- or 12-hour event on a 2 mile lakefront loop in Evanston with two aid stations, finishers' Hop Water and handcrafted awards, and permitted pacers.

Emmy's Rustic Run is a Fort Atkinson trail run and family fun day raising funds for the A-T Children's Project, featuring a 5k, a one mile walk, kids races and virtual participation.

A mixed-surface trail event at Tryon Farm in Michigan City featuring a 4 mile loop used for 4 mile, 8 mile, 25k and 50k distances plus a 2 mile fun run or walk, with a main station, a non-manned aid point, and parking across the street.

A point-to-point all-trail ultramarathon along the Hennepin Canal State Trail between Sterling and Colona, Illinois. Multiple distances include 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and a 100 mile team relay; aid stations are every three to seven miles.

Experience natural dirt trails and scenic views at this Janesville event featuring a competitive 5k run and casual walk. Stay for the heritage celebration with food trucks and live music after you finish.

Experience a chip timed 5k trail run through the diverse terrain and scenic landscapes of Oakdale Nature Preserve. All proceeds support local park projects and trail maintenance.

Run or walk along the tree lined Oak Leaf Trail before finishing at the Oktoberfest celebration in Glendale. This event features a 5k run and a 54 yard dash with post race refreshments and festival entry.