Trail Running calendar near Oak Forest 2025-2026

Chicago Gaelic Park Carraig Challenge The event is a cross country running and walking event at Chicago Gaelic Park / Carraig Irish Pub in Oak Forest, Illinois, on Sunday, November 30, 2025. Two course options are offered: 5K run 1.5 mile..

Shake off winter at the Frozen Feet 5k Trail Run at Creek Ridge County Park, a two loop trail with scenic sections and a few rolling hills. All finishers receive a winter hat and gloves and post race snacks add cozy community vibes.

Conquer winter trails at the Frozen Gnome in Crystal Lake on January 10, 2026, a technical single track 10K loop repeated for the 50K or tackled in relays. Expect triple black diamond terrain, a Gnome Depot aid station, and a finisher medal..

Event overview The 50K MASHUP SLAM is a series of trail races in the Midwest based on the 50K distance. The series includes multiple events across the year, begins with the Frozen Gnome 50K in January and concludes in November with the Mine..

Take on the Fox Valley Winter Challenge, a three race trail series across Batavia, Aurora, and St Charles this winter. Choose a 5K, 8K or 10K or grab the full series and earn gear from a hat to a sweatshirt as you run scenic forest preserve..

Join the Cereal Killer 15k on Feb 7, 2026 at Red Mill County Park in La Porte for a fun four loop trail challenge with friendly community vibes. Finishers get a limited edition long sleeve or winter hat, plus cereal breakfast and coffee.

Yeti Trail Half is a multi-loop trail race held at Bluhm County Park in Westville, Indiana. The four-loop course covers about 13.6 miles (roughly 3.4 miles per loop), mostly on single-track dirt trails with switchbacks and tree roots, and i..

Muddy Shamrock @ The Forge is a trail running event held at The Forge: Lemont Quarries in Lemont, Illinois. The race offers two distances: Trail Half Marathon (about 13.1 miles, run as two laps) and Trail Quarter Marathon (about 6.6 miles,..

Tombstone is a hilly trail challenge at Sunset Hill Farm featuring 30k, 50k and a new 50 mile option on a revamped course with the notorious Roller Coaster climbs. Finishers earn a limited edition shirt plus cowboy hats or belt buckles.

False Spring Trail Runs : March 21, 2026, LaPorte, IN The event offers two distances: Half 10K Start and finish are at Soldiers Memorial Park Trailhead on Lake Shore Drive in LaPorte, IN. The 10K follows one full loop of the trail system...

Push your limits on the trails at Luhr County Park with Save the Drama for your Llama, a fun six hour loop race where you run as many 1.7 mile circuits as you can. Take breaks, refuel, and compete for top distance in a friendly, festive atm..

Celebrate Earth Day on April 18 in Crystal Lake with looped trail races of 50K, 15 mile, and 5 mile on rolling single track. Friendly aid station, scenic pond start, and relaxed festival vibe for trail runners of all levels.

Childish Nonsense brings looped ultrarunning to Deer Grove Forest Preserve in Palatine IL with races from 10K to 50 mile. Expect mellow trails, multiple laps with a main aid station about every 5.5 miles, and a welcoming, inclusive communit..

Run the F^3 Cap Sauers Trail Marathon or 10 Mile at Teason's Woods in Palos Hills on May 9, 2026, and enjoy scenic wide horse trails with gentle rolling terrain. All finishers get a wooden medal and event apparel, plus post race chili and b..

Push your limits at the Chicago Yeti 7 to 11 hour Endurance Run in Willow Springs, a looped trail through restored forest and rolling hills with pond views. Live lap timing and a playful aid station keep you on pace and fueled.

Join the JH Memorial 5 Mile Trail Run on May 25, 2026 at Stoney Run Park for a rugged trail with marked turns, a water station, and an optional pond crossing. Finishers receive snacks, medals for top places, and a free water bottle.

XTERRA DINO Northern Indiana unfolds near South Bend, Indiana, at the Orchard Shores Picnic Area in North Liberty. Scheduled for June 20, 2026, the race is part of the XTERRA World Tour and offers multiple off-road formats: Full Distance Tr..

Event The Trail Golf Endurance Challenge is a trail running event at Trailyard Outpost, 2651 Clifford Rd, Valparaiso, IN. Distances offered include: 50K 10M 50K Relay 10M Relay Each Hole (route) is about 3-4 miles long. The 50K covers nin..

Event details The Oakadoke Trail Runs take place at Twin Creeks Farm, 2251 Clifford Rd, Valparaiso, IN on August 1, 2026. Registration opens March 21, 2026. Distances offered are: 18 Mile - two laps of the main loop 9 Mile - one full loop..

Event overview Chupacabra Endurance is a 10-hour running event on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Bluhm County Park, South 1100 West, Westville, IN. Runners receive a limited-edition t-shirt and a wooden Chupacabra medal. The event references..