Trail Running calendar near Franklin Grove 2026-2027

A winter obstacle race at Lake Geneva offering 5K, 10K, a 20K Yeti Challenge, a kids course, team packs and a virtual option. Fun heats allow skipping obstacles while the Elite division requires full obstacle completion for podiums.

Early-season trail races at The Forge in Lemont, Illinois, on wooded single and double track trails with mud, roots and gravel. Distances offered are 13.1 miles and 6.5 miles with technical singletrack sections.

A looped trail event at Lowell Park with multiple timed distances on a 2.25 mile alternating-direction loop, manual lap counting, finishers' items and awards, an aid station with varied food, and a nonrefundable registration policy.

A trail event at Deer Grove Forest Preserve near Palatine, IL on April 24, 2027, offering 5.5 mile, 25K, 50K and 50 mile distances with a single aid station at the start and a playful, community-focused atmosphere.

Flat out and back half marathon and 10 km on the limestone Great Western Trail, hosted by Fox River Trail Runners. Registration fees and donations support three local mental health charities.

Trail marathon and 10 mile on the Sag Valley Trail at Cap Sauers Nature Preserve in Palos Hills, IL, with wide horsetrail, notable elevation gain, and staffed aid stations along the routes.

The Frontline OCR will take place in Byron on Saturday 22 May 2027. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

An out-and-back event in Belleville WI on the Badger State and Sugar River rail trails, offering 50 mile, 50K and half marathon distances with aid stations, volunteers, a tunnel, and event swag.