Trail Running calendar near Homer Glen 2026-2027

Experience the terrain of Michigan City with a series of loop based trail races ranging from 2 miles to 50k at Tryon Farm. Run through open fields and single track dirt trails to support the Tryon Farm Institute.

The Fire Zone 5k will take place in Homer Glen on Sunday 4 October 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Join this community run and walk at Vollmer Road Grove Forest Preserve to support homeless school children. Participate in person on the paved 5K trail or join virtually to help provide essential school supplies for families in need.

Experience a fast and flat crushed gravel trail through the forests and wetlands of Lake County. Featuring four distances from a half marathon to a 50 mile ultra, these races offer a scenic out and back course perfect for personal bests.

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.

Take on the Soul Crusher trail run through the forested paths of Veteran Acres & Sternes Woods in Crystal Lake. The event features a 5-mile loop course with a chance for extra mileage, finishing with a unique skeleton medal. Prepare for a c..

Experience a haunted 5k trail run in Pingree Grove featuring live actors and animatronics. Stay for the bonfire and costume contest at this unique evening event.

Fancy Nonsense 25k/50k The Fancy Nonsense 25k/50k is described as a nonsensical running experience born from mischief and imagination, designed to provide a space for the joy of running. The event takes place in the Palos Trail System at Re..

Celebrate Halloween and support animal shelters at this dog friendly 5k in Busse Woods. Enjoy a flat paved course with treats for both humans and leashed pets at the finish line.

A Halloween night run and walk through the Lake County Fairgrounds. The event includes a timed 5K and a non-timed 2K walk, costume prizes, and entry to a festive market. Bring a flashlight for the evening course.

Embrace an autumn adventure at the Big Timber XC Challenge, a trail run featuring a famous creek crossing through the woods of Camp Big Timber. Choose between a 3-mile or 5-mile course on grass and gravel paths. All runners get a shirt and..

Experience the Bigfoot Half Trail Run at Stoney Run County Park. This two loop course features a mix of grass, dirt trails, and gravel with manual timing and unique raffle prizes for participants.

Experience the variable terrain of the historic Lemont Quarries at this multi distance trail festival featuring laps of single track and gravel paths ranging from 10K to 60K.

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.

Experience a unique winter obstacle course in Lake Geneva featuring distances from 5K to 20K. Enjoy a festival atmosphere with fire pits and food trucks after conquering challenges designed for both fun and competitive athletes.

A trail event at The Forge Lemont Quarries on March 13, 2027 featuring a half and quarter marathon on wooded single and double-track trails with varied, technical terrain and one aid station for the half.