Trail Running calendar near Lincolnshire 2026-2027

Run the Frozen Tundra IPA 5K along the Des Plaines River Trail, then warm up at Half Day Brewing with music, beer, hot toddies and food. Limited to 300 runners, entries include shirts, medals and a lively post race party.

A 15k looped trail race at Red Mill County Park in La Porte, Indiana on February 7, 2026, with four marked loops, old-school timing using popsicle sticks, a cereal-themed post-race spread, and awards for overall and age-group finishers.

A trail half at Bluhm County Park in Westville, IN featuring four 3.4 mile loops on single track dirt with switchbacks, manual timing, an aid station at the shelter, limited participant apparel, and a 4 hour 30 minute cut off.

Run the Fox Valley Winter Challenge 8K on Feb 21 at Oakhurst Forest Preserve in Aurora, a mixed terrain winter trail with possible snow, ice, or mud. All finishers get a medal and completing the series earns bonus gear including a hooded zi..

A four-race winter trail series around Rockford, Illinois, from Dec 20, 2025 to Mar 21, 2026. Distances range from 3 to 12 miles across local forest preserves, with a series entry option available.

Hit the wooded trails at Sunset Hill County Park for the Foot Pursuit 5K, a scenic 3.1 mile run or walk across rolling hills. Enjoy friendly competition, age group awards, and postrace camaraderie in Valparaiso.

A trail race at Sunset Hill Farm Park on March 14, 2026 offering 30k, 50k and a new 50 mile option on a new course with prominent "Roller Coaster" hills, aid stations, time limits, and unique finishing awards and swag.

Early-season trail races at The Forge in Lemont include a half marathon and a quarter marathon over wooded single and double track MTB trails and some gravel. Courses feature varied terrain, technical sections, and a common start and finish..

Run with your dog through scenic wooded single track at Lake Geneva Ziplines, choosing a 4 mile loop or an 8 mile double lap. This friendly canicross event offers water at the start area, prizes for top teams, and a finisher token.

Woodsy single-track races at Soldiers Memorial Park in LaPorte, IN on March 21, 2026. Distances include a 10K loop and a half marathon run as two laps with a relay option; aid stations appear about every 2.5 miles and the event is cupless e..

A four-race winter trail series around Rockford, Illinois, from Dec 20, 2025 to Mar 21, 2026. Distances range from 3 to 12 miles across local forest preserves, with a series entry option available.

A 10K trail race at Hickory Knolls Discovery Center in St. Charles on March 22, 2026. Final event of a three race winter series with mixed terrain, finish line water and snacks, and finisher medals plus winter gear for series finishers.

Tackle a scenic 4 mile loop through rolling limestone and wooded trails at St James Farm in Warrenville, IL, with roots, mud and natural single loop terrain. Enjoy a long sleeve race shirt, wood finisher medallion and lively race day atmosp..

Trailbreaker in Waukesha invites runners to scenic courses along Glacial Drumlin and Fox River trails, with distances from marathon to Kids 1K. New ruck events add variety while proceeds support local parks and the urban forest.

A six hour trail run at Luhr County Park on April 4, 2026 where participants complete as many 1.7 mile loops as possible. Course markings and lap checks determine winners by total distance covered.

Explore seven walker friendly trail races across Waukesha County and Wisconsin state parks from April to October 2026. Choose 5K 10K half marathon or ruck distances, bring reusable hydration, and chase series points into a final championshi..

Trail races on a 5 mile loop at Veterans Acres in Crystal Lake, IL offering 50K, 15 mile, and 5 mile options with one major aid station and age group awards. Registration closes April 10.

A looped trail race at Deer Grove Forest Preserve near Palatine, IL offering 10K, 25K, 50K and 50 mile options on soft gravel loops with a single aid station per lap and inclusive entry policies.

A Batavia fundraiser for Anderson Humane featuring a timed 5K and a 1.5 mile community walk around the Batavia Riverwalk; proceeds support shelter, medical care, and wildlife rescue.

A flat out and back half marathon and 10K along the limestone Great Western Trail on May 3, 2026, hosted by Fox River Trail Runners. Registration contributions support three local mental health charities.