Trail Running calendar near Kankakee 2026-2027

A 7.1 mile trail run around Lake Mingo at Kennekuk Cove County Park on June 13, 2026. The mostly trail course features hills, nine bridges, one aid station halfway and a post race party at the Hideaway Shelter.

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 trail event in Valparaiso, IN that scores runs like golf: runners complete hourly three to four mile "holes" and receive stroke scores. Distances include 50K, 50K Relay, 10M and 10M Relay.

Celebrating its 45th year, the YMCA Brickyard Run features a 5 Mile Gold Cup race, a 5K for younger runners, and a new 2K Family Fun Run/Walk. The event is known for its unique brick awards and supports a local YMCA scholarship fund.

Experience the natural beauty of Wolf Road Woods with 3, 6, or 9 mile trail runs on a scenic loop course. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere featuring off road terrain and post race celebrations in the heart of the Palos Trail System.

Test your strength and endurance at this outdoor obstacle course in Homewood. Choose between one or two mile distances featuring tire flips and spear throws to earn your finisher medal.

Experience the diverse single track trails of Valparaiso at the Oakadoke Trail Runs. Choose between 4, 9, or 18 mile courses featuring scenic creek crossings and winding switchbacks followed by a celebratory post race meal.

Event Overview The Howl at the Moon Ultra is a timed endurance event held at Kennekuk Road Runners in Danville, Illinois. The event features separate eight-hour and four-hour divisions for runners and walkers. Course Details Participants co..

A youth and family 2K obstacle course at Maxwell Park with about 15 obstacles. Waves serve ages 5 and up; participants get a shirt, medal and a timed result, with trophies for top three in each competitive age group.

Hill of a Race 2026 in Bloomington, IL combines a lap based Endurance Challenge with multiple 3 mile obstacle course waves, including competitive men, women, masters and several recreational waves.

Experience the scenery of Elburn at Run the Rails featuring 1-mile, 4-mile, and 7-mile courses. Cross the Union Pacific West rail line and enjoy unique views of the Illinois countryside.

Test your endurance at Comlara Park with a unique hourly trail challenge ranging from one to twelve hours. Run a scenic loop every hour to stay in the game or enjoy a relaxed pace in the open format events.

The Summer Trail Classic offers three distances on the single-track trails of Paul Douglas Forest Preserve. It's the third race in a yearly trail series, with proceeds supporting local trail maintenance. Participants receive a running vest..

Test your stamina at Bluhm County Park with this unique elimination style trail race. Complete a four mile loop every hour to stay in the running and compete for the fastest final lap.

USATF certified half marathon and 10K on crushed limestone trails at Danada Forest Preserve in Wheaton, IL, with finisher medals, chip timing, pacers and a virtual option.

A timed running event on an about 1 mile paved loop in a 58 acre Chicago park, offering 3 hour, 6 hour, and 12 hour formats plus relay options and hourly on course challenges.

Experience the 46th annual trail run through Kickapoo State Recreation Area featuring a scenic pond loop and a longer 95 percent trail course with creek crossings and steep hills.

This obstacle course race at Indiana Dunes National Park offers three distances, including a K9 event. The course features diverse terrains inspired by military landscapes. It's open to participants aged 13 and up.

Experience a rugged obstacle course race featuring hills, cliffs, and wooded trails in Marseilles. Choose from competitive 10K heats, multi lap challenges, or non competitive fun runs and rucking divisions for all interest levels.

Test your endurance at Limestone Park with a choice of 8-hour or 4-hour timed races. Run a scenic 1.65 mile loop featuring a mix of flat paths and short hills to complete as many laps as possible.