Trail Running calendar near Morris 2026-2027

A continuous loop trail race at Half Day Forest Preserve near Vernon Hills, Illinois. Runners complete repeated 3.1 mile loops toward a 40 or 50 mile total with a 12 hour cutoff and a fully stocked aid station each lap.

Looped trail event at Half Day Forest Preserve in Vernon Hills with a 5K loop and multiple distance options. The course runs on crushed limestone, gravel, and natural trails through woodlands, prairies, and riverfront scenery.

A 3.62-mile all-grass cross-country race at Lovelace Park in Evanston with individual and team entries, tiered entry fees by registration period, a performance shirt with entry, and a post-race awards gathering with food.

A technical trail race at Franklin Creek State Natural Area offering 5K and 10K routes with multiple creek crossings, hill terrain, and water stations. Proceeds support the Franklin Creek Conservation Association and custom awards are prese..

Set on the crushed limestone trails of Danada Forest Preserve in Naperville on Sep 5, 2026, this USATF certified event offers a chip timed half marathon and 10K, finisher medals, pacers, live tracking, and shuttle parking from off site lots..

A three day trail event at Rock Cut State Park featuring a night 10 km plus 25 km and 50 km races, with single race entries and Triple Crown series options that award commemorative spike prizes to finishers.

A remembrance event at the Lake County Fairgrounds Grandstand in Crown Pont, IN where participants climb 17 laps totaling 1,980 steps or join a 1 mile non timed walk. The event includes hero wristbands, limited finisher medals, and supports..

A timed urban ultra at Horner Park offering 3, 6, and 12 hour options on a short paved loop. Hourly playful challenges, a single aid station, and two- or four-person relay options add variety.

A community fundraiser in Geneva with a 2.5 mile Lightning Run, a 1 mile kids race, and a Mini Road Race Rally for ages 3 to 8. Proceeds support the Geneva Park District Scholarship Fund.

A one-day trail running festival at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve in Beecher, IL offering 5K, 10K, 10K RUCK, 20K, 30K and 50K on looped trail courses. The event is cupless with aid stations and provides race shirts, medals, and awards.

A Backyard Ultra on the Rock River Parkway where runners repeat a GPS-verified 4.167-mile loop each hour until one remains. Entry is limited to 150 runners and includes an on-site aid station and crew zone.

An obstacle course race at Indiana Dunes National Park on September 13, 2026, featuring 10k, 5K and a K9 3.1-mile event. The course uses varied landscapes to reflect terrains associated with military service.

A multi-distance obstacle course event on rugged terrain near Marseilles Illinois featuring 5K and 10K options, a kid's loop, ruck categories with recommended weights, and a multi-lap Bearded Challenge. Finisher shirt, medal, and action pho..

Experience ten miles of hills and winding trails through the Byron Forest Preserve and Nardi Equine Prairie. This cup free race features cash prizes and a post race celebration with pizza at Hairy Cow Brewing Company.

A loop-based running event at Limestone Park offering 8 hour and 4 hour races on a 1.65 mile course with mixed crushed limestone and asphalt terrain. Scoring is by completed loops and proceeds support local organizations.

A looped trail event in Dixon, Illinois on September 26, 2026 offering distances from 8 miles up to 100 miles, with mixed singletrack and meadow terrain, two aid stations, crew access, and finish medals or a buckle for the 100 mile.

A multi-distance run and walk at Moraine Hills State Park on September 26, 2026 offering 5K, 10K and half marathon options plus a virtual period in September to support Friends of Moraine Hills State Park.

Experience the Bloomingdale Trail Run in Chicago featuring a timed 5K and short dashes for youth. This annual event offers a variety of distances on an urban trail for a family friendly day of running.

Timed six hour and twelve hour events on a two mile lakeside loop in Evanston, IL. Finishers receive a can of Hop Water and a handmade award, with two aid stations and multiple water fountains along the course.

A 30 minute run or walk up Mt. Hoy at Blackwell Forest Preserve on September 26, 2026. Entry fees support Bridge Communities to house a family for two years while they work toward self sufficiency.