Trail Running calendar near Franklin Grove 2026-2027

An out and back on the Badger State and Sugar River rail trails in Belleville, WI on May 23, 2026, offering 50 mile, 50K and half marathon options with aid stations, photos, pizza and beer provided.

A multiwave obstacle course at Byron Motosports Park offering 10K, 5K, ruck, and kids divisions, with Special Forces and Endurance competitive formats and team entry packs available.

Dirt Circus Chicago on May 30, 2026 in Crystal Lake, IL gathers the local trail running community for a social run, expo, food, raffle, and vendor booths. Two route options and a city specific t shirt preorder are available.

Inaugural Carrera de las Rosas at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines offers in person and virtual races, a kids run, and a wheelchair roll with an emphasis on inclusion and a cultural rose ritual.

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.

A trail race at Hickory Knolls Nature Area offering 5K, 10K and a 10K two person relay on marked dirt grass and gravel paths; 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 Spartan Trail race on June 20, 2026 at Rice Lake Nature Trail in Whitewater, WI, using a scenic out and back section of the Ice Age Trail. The route offers three distances and varying trail surfaces from smooth to technical.

A nine hour endurance run in Davenport, IA on a 0.85 mile single track loop with 125 to 150 feet of climb per circuit. Solo runners and three person relays are allowed, with abundant aid, hot food, and a custom race shirt provided.

Trail and paved races are held June 20, 2026 at Westbrook Park in DeWitt, Iowa, with 2.62 mile paved and trail options plus a 0.62 mile kids run. Proceeds support the Paul Skeffington Memorial Race Foundation and local trail development.

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.

An overnight loop endurance event at Lowell Park in Dixon, IL where participants repeat a .411 mile paved loop for 6, 12, or 24 hours. Solo and three person relay options are available and the event is self supported.

CMAR Trail Races at Camp Wokanda near Chillicothe, Illinois offers multiple looped and out and back trail distances on wooded singletrack with substantial elevation, staffed aid stations, and time cutoffs for each distance.

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.

Night trail races in Dixon Illinois on an approximate 5 mile loop with solo distances and a three person relay, single aid station, post race snack, and on site tees for all participants.

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.