Trail Running calendar near Lemont Township 2026-2027

A four race winter trail series in Dixon, Illinois totaling 31 miles across four dates from December 2025 to March 2026. Distances range from 5K to 20K with series awards and age-category prizes.

A dog friendly trail running event at Lake Geneva Ziplines and Adventures with a 4 mile loop, an 8 mile option, and a focus on Canicross. Awards are reserved for teams running with dogs and all finishers receive a small gift.

A winter obstacle event in Lake Geneva on January 30, 2027 offering distances from a kids course to a 20K Yeti Challenge, plus a competitive Elite division with cash prizes, team entries, and a virtual race option.

The False Spring Trail Runs will take place in La Porte on Monday 1 March 2027. You can run between 10 and 21 kilometers.

Trail races at The Forge take runners through wooded single and double track trails around the Lemont Quarries. The event offers a trail half and a quarter marathon with variable terrain, one aid station for the half, and chip timed results..

Skunk Ape 806/314 is a looped trail event at Lowell Park in Dixon, IL offering 33.75 mile, 13.5 mile and relay options with time limits, an aid station with food, awards, and nonrefundable registration.