Trail Running calendar near Mettawa 2026-2027

A continuous loop trail race at Deer Grove East Forest Preserve in Palatine IL offering 40 or 50 mile distances on a 3.1 mile loop with full aid support.

Loop-format trail event at Deer Grove East Forest Preserve offering distances from 5K to 50K plus continuous 40 mile and 50 mile challenges with central aid.

A retro 5K cross-country race by Fox River Trail Runners at Settler's Hill in Geneva. Entry fees are $10 for members and $12 for non-members, and proceeds support the course's preservation.

A community cross country event in Mount Prospect offering 1, 2 and 3 mile races. Entry is $25 and proceeds benefit the Little Giraffe Foundation.

Awarded OCR Buddy People's Choice, Highlander Assault in Pingree Grove IL offers 3K, 5K and 15K obstacle heats plus night and haunted 5K events.

Loop based endurance event at Busse Woods on August 15, 2026 offering repeated 3.1 mile laps over smooth crushed limestone and packed gravel. Distances range from 5K to 50K with a central aid station and open loop format.

Continuous 3.1 mile loop at Busse Woods near Elk Grove, IL offering 40 and 50 mile options with a fully stocked aid station every lap and a 12 hour cutoff. Runs alongside The Next Loop series but is scored separately.

Alumni cross country meet in Chicago Heights on August 15 2026 using the old 2 Miles course with decade-based teams, chip timing and place-based scoring.

Participate in the annual Kettle Klomp featuring a 5k run and a 2 mile walk on a scenic cross country course. This community event supports the local high school cross country team and offers awards for various age groups.

Trail races at Paul Douglas Preserve offering approximate 4, 9.5 and 13 mile single-track courses as part of the Dick Pond Athletics Darn Tough Trail Race Series.

A mud obstacle event on August 29, 2026 at Richardson Adventure Farm offering 5K, 15K, timed Infinity laps, Mudder Village, and finisher rewards.

A 10 hour trail endurance event at Bluhm County Park on August 29, 2026 with hourly loop cutoffs, chip based prizes, and a race t shirt and wooden medal.

The 40/50 Mile Challenge - Half Day Forest Preserve will take place in Lincolnshire on Saturday 29 August 2026. You can run between 40 and 50 miles.

Loop based trail event at Half Day Forest Preserve where runners repeat a 3.1 mile loop, stop after any loop with no penalty, and receive official timing for each completed loop for combined results.

A 6 km cross-country race at Lovelace Park in Evanston with scholastic races, team and individual entries, race shirts, awards, and a post-race gathering with food.

Trail 5K and 10K at Franklin Creek State Natural Area featuring creek crossings, hilly technical terrain, and proceeds benefitting the Franklin Creek Conservation Association.

Timed ultrarunning at Lapham Peak State Park with 24, 12 and 6 hour options plus a distance division for marathon and longer targets. One mile loop, chip timing, an aid station, and a cupless refill policy.

USATF certified half marathon and 10K on crushed limestone trails at Danada Forest Preserve with chip timing, pacers, shuttle parking and finisher medals.

A casual farm-based fun run on September 5, 2026 at Gast Family Farms offering a 5K and 1 Mile through farm fields; $10 registration supports the Lakeshore Lions and includes a shirt, medal, and grape juice.

A community run at Woodland Middle School in Gurnee on September 11, 2026, offering a 5K, 1 Mile, and a shirt only option. Proceeds support the Woodland PTA and confidential financial assistance for fees is available.