Trail Running calendar near Matteson 2026-2027

A trail event at Deer Grove Forest Preserve offering 50K, 25K and a 5 mile option on mostly single track loops, with stocked aid stations, marked maps and an emphasis on whimsy and inclusion.

Howl-o-ween 5k at Busse Woods is a themed run and walk supporting animal shelters; the chip timed 5k welcomes dogs without separate registration and includes a shirt and finisher medal.

A nighttime run and walk at Lake County Fairgrounds on October 30, 2026 featuring a timed 5K, a non-timed 2K, a market with live performances, costume contests, and awards.

A trail running event at Camp Big Timber in Elgin, IL on November 8, 2026 offering 3 mile and 5 mile courses plus a Kids Fun Run. The course includes grass, gravel and a creek crossing and supports local youth organizations.

A half trail run at Stoney Run County Park on November 14, 2026, held over two loops across grass, pavement, gravel and single-track trails, with aid stations, on-site packet pick-up, a raffle and informal timing using popsicle-stick finish..

Late November trail festival in Lemont IL offering 10K, 20K, 30K and 60K on single and double track and gravel around historic quarries and the I&M Canal. Courses start and finish at The Forge and use lap formats.

A Thanksgiving morning 5K on the Green Bay Trail starting and finishing at Winnetka Train Station with a rolling-start format, packet pickup in Wilmette, post-race refreshments, and proceeds to two local charities.

Woodsy single track races in March 2027 at Soldiers Memorial Park, LaPorte, IN. Distances are a 10K and a half marathon over winding, not flat trails; aid stations are about every 2.5 miles and the event is cupless.

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..

Childish Nonsense in Deer Grove Forest Preserve, Palatine IL on April 24, 2027 features looped trail races from 5.5 miles to 50 miles. One aid station at the start/finish is available every 5.5 miles and pacers are allowed for 50 milers aft..

A relaxed trail event at St. Patrick's County Park on May 1, 2027 offering chip-timed distances from 10k to 50k with marked routes and family-friendly options.

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.