Trail Running calendar near Morris 2026-2027

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a 2 mile run through the wooded trails of Sheffield Illinois. Wear your best holiday costume for a chance to win prizes at this untimed community event.

A community Turkey Trot through Atwood Park near 5k with chipped timing, common trail obstacles and door prizes. No GPS or timing devices are allowed and donations are collected for local causes.

A Thanksgiving 5K on the Green Bay Trail at Winnetka Train Station featuring rolling start waves, a family division, packet pickup before race day, post-race refreshments, and support for local charities.

A 2.5 mile chip timed cross country Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning in Orland Park, with long sleeve race shirts, a post race raffle, and prize turkeys for top finishers.

The 36th annual FOLEPI River Trail Classic in East Peoria features a 4 Mile competitive run and a 2 Mile non competitive walk, shirt and no shirt entry options, age group awards for the run, and a post race gathering at a local pizzeria.

A public cross country race in Evanston with three all-grass loops, team and individual scoring, included long-sleeve race shirt, and a post-race awards cookout; entry fees vary by registration date.

Experience a cross country style trail race through the Timber Pointe Nature Center at Lake Bloomington. Choose between 4K and 8K loops or a three hour endurance challenge while supporting local nature conservation.

A four-race winter trail series in Dixon, Illinois, featuring events from 5K to 20K across mixed terrain. Individual race and full-series entry options are available, with series awards and completion apparel for multi-race finishers.

A winter trail series at Dick Young Forest Preserve in Batavia featuring 5K, 8K, and 10K races on separate dates in early 2027, with combined registration and a series swag reward program.

Trail races at Oakhurst Forest Preserve in Aurora, Illinois, the series includes 5K, 8K, and 10K events in early 2027 with a single registration and series swag rewards; the 8K fee is $65.00.

Early-season trail races at The Forge in Lemont, Illinois, on wooded single and double track trails with mud, roots and gravel. Distances offered are 13.1 miles and 6.5 miles with technical singletrack sections.

Trail races at Sunset Hill Farm County Park on March 13, 2027 offering 30k, 50k and 50 mile distances; the course includes the Roller Coaster hills, one aid station, and finishers receive medals or belt buckles plus event apparel.

A 10K trail race at Hickory Knolls Discovery Center in St. Charles, IL with a $70 entry fee. The race is part of a winter series that also includes a 5K and 8K and uses a single registration page.

A looped trail event on March 27, 2027 in Lowell Park, Dixon, IL offering 33.75, 22.5, and 13.5 mile timed races plus an 806 relay, with a 2.25 mile alternating loop, manual lap tracking, aid at the start/finish, and awards.

A lap-based trail event in Palatine, Illinois on April 24, 2027 offering 50 Miler, 50K, 25K and 5.5 Miler races with one aid station at the start/finish and a 7pm cutoff.

A flat out and back half marathon and 10K on the limestone Great Western Trail, organized by Fox River Trail Runners, with part of registration fees donated to three local mental health charities.

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.

The Frontline OCR will take place in Byron on Saturday 22 May 2027. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

The Mackinaw Valley Wine Run 5K will take place in Mackinaw on Sunday 13 June 2027. You can run 5 kilometers.