Trail Running calendar near Galena 2026-2027

A technical trail event at Franklin Creek State Natural Area near Franklin Grove, IL, offering 5K and 10K courses with multiple creek crossings, notable elevation changes, on-course water at key points, race shirts, and awards.

A trail running event at Pleasant Creek Park on September 12, 2026, offering 15K, 30K and 45K looped courses on dirt and grass with rolling hills, timed results, age-group and overall awards, and a post-race cookout.

Trail races at Yellow River State Forest on September 20, 2026 offer 5K, 10K and half marathon options on varied trails with valley views. The event includes course support, a custom bib, rotating race items and post race food.

A looped trail event in Dixon Illinois offering 25K, 50K, 100K and 100 mile distances. The course combines singletrack, grassy meadows and gravel with two aid stations and on course crew access.

Trail races at Swiss Valley Nature Preserve near Peosta, Iowa, on a rugged 5.2-mile loop with 5.2-mile, 25K, and 50K options, free camping and shuttle service, and proceeds supporting local conservation.

A point to point, all trail ultramarathon along the Hennepin Canal State Trail in northwest Illinois. Multiple distances from 50K to 100 miles, with aid stations every 3 to 7 miles and a 30 hour cutoff for Western States qualification.

Run or walk the Fall into Fall Trail 5k in Janesville on October 3, a scenic timed trail through wooded dirt paths with beautiful fall views. Stay for live music, food trucks, beer and wine tasting and raffles; register by Sept 15 to guaran..

Trail loops at Bethel Horizons near Dodgeville WI with three distances, varied singletrack and ridge terrain, stocked aid stations, and awards plus a tech shirt and medal.

A multi-loop trail ultramarathon in Dubuque set on a roughly 20-mile loop through the Mines of Spain Recreation Area, offering 100-mile and 100K options with substantial elevation and varied terrain.

Join the Jaimie Cox Memorial Run on October 17, 2026 in Roscoe, Illinois for a community 5K or 2 mile walk along the scenic Stone Bridge Trail. Family friendly with kids and virtual options, supporting the Jaimie Cox scholarship.