Trail Running calendar near Geneva 2026-2027

A multi-distance trail event in Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest offering ultra distances, a 50K and a 15K Fun Run, with aid stations, pacing rules, finisher awards, and proceeds funding forest projects.

Trail runs and a walking option use a rolling park course that starts at the southwest corner and returns through woods, service road, and open sections with occasional rough footing and visible seasonal foliage.

Trail running at Camp Big Timber in Elgin, IL on November 8, 2026, featuring 3 and 5 mile perimeter courses with a creek crossing. A kids fun run and a pancake breakfast are included, and proceeds support local youth organizations.

Bigfoot Half Trail Run at Stoney Run County Park in Hebron IN is a two-loop trail race over mixed surfaces with aid stations, packet pickup, raffle items for park fundraising and manual finishing with numbered popsicle sticks.

A trail festival in Lemont on November 14, 2026, offering 10K, 20K, 30K and 60K on single and double-track trails and gravel around the Lemont Quarries and I&M Canal, with multi-lap courses and variable terrain.

Explore the forest trails and hills of Lake Geneva at this multi distance trail event. Choose from several individual races or join a team relay for a day of outdoor activity and festival atmosphere.

A community Turkey Trot through Atwood Park near 5k with chipped timing, common trail obstacles and door prizes. No GPS or timing devices are allowed and donations are collected for local causes.

A Thanksgiving 5K on the Green Bay Trail at Winnetka Train Station featuring rolling start waves, a family division, packet pickup before race day, post-race refreshments, and support for local charities.

Regional cross country championships in Kenosha, WI on November 28, 2026, featuring multiple 5K races and a 3K youth event. Top finishers in the championship race can qualify for the Brooks XC National Championships in San Diego.

A public cross country race in Evanston with three all-grass loops, team and individual scoring, included long-sleeve race shirt, and a post-race awards cookout; entry fees vary by registration date.

A four-race winter trail series in Dixon, Illinois totaling 31 miles across varied terrain. Distances include 5K, 10K, 15K, and 20K with series awards, age-group prizes, and multi-race apparel for series finishers.

A canicross-focused event at Lake Geneva with 4-mile loops (option to double for 8 miles), technical single-track trails, dog-specific awards, on-course hydration refills, and rules to protect the venue and wildlife.

A winter trail series at Dick Young Forest Preserve in Batavia, Illinois featuring 5K, 8K and 10K races across January to March 2027, with centralized registration and series swag rewards.

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.

Part of the Fox Valley Winter Challenge Trail Series, the 8K takes place at Oakhurst Forest Preserve in Aurora on February 20, 2027. Registration is consolidated for the series and includes options for series swag.

A winter timed ultra in Dousman, Wisconsin offering 6, 12, and 24 hour options for solo runners or relay teams of up to four, set in winter woods and on a frozen lake with warming shelters, hot drinks, a meal, and finisher items included.

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 trail race at Sunset Hill Farm County Park offering three distances, a 16 hour finish allowance, a single start/finish aid station, and distinctive finish gifts including belt buckles and a hand-made wooden medal.

A 10K trail race at Hickory Knolls Discovery Center in St. Charles on March 14, 2027. The 10K is part of a winter series with 5K and 8K races and has a $45 registration fee.

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.