Trail Running calendar near Lake County 2026-2027

Trailbreaker returns to Waukesha on April 4, 2027 with races from a 1K kids run to a full marathon, plus ruck options and a walk. Proceeds support the Park Foundation of Waukesha and local parks and recreation.

A looped ultrarunning event at Deer Grove Forest Preserve west in Palatine, IL offering 50-mile, 50K, 25K and 5.5-mile races on mostly wide, nontechnical trails. The course uses 5.5-mile laps with one aid station at the start and finish.

A flat out and back half marathon and 10K on the limestone Great Western Trail, organized by Fox River Trail Runners, with part of registration fees donated to 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.

A timed long distance walking event at Alpine Valley, Elkhorn, WI on October 9, 2027 offering 7, 14, 21, and 28 mile loops, optional weighted vests, and a 10 hour finish limit.