Trail Running calendar near Lemont Township 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.

A community 5k run and walk hosted by the Lockport Fire Foundation on October 4, 2026 at Hassert Park in Lockport, IL. Entry includes a t-shirt and finisher medal for registered participants present on race day.

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.

A flat, fast trail event along the Des Plaines River Trail in Lake County, Illinois, offering 50 mile, 50K, marathon and half marathon distances, manned aid stations, finisher medals, and a Boston qualifying marathon.

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.

A trail race in Crystal Lake, IL on Oct 17, 2026 offering roughly 5- and 10-mile single-track loops through Veteran Acres and Sternes Woods. The event is cup-less, includes a finisher medal, and has a 3 hour 30 minute cutoff.

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.

Woodland ultraruns on 5.5 mile loops at Deer Grove Forest Preserve offering 50K, 25K and a 5 miler with staffed aid stations and a focus on marked routes and inclusion.

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.