Trail Running calendar near Palatine 2026-2027

A night trail event in Dixon, IL with looped courses of about 5 miles per lap, options for single runners or three‑person relays, on mixed grass, gravel, and dirt trails.

Experience a Scottish themed obstacle course race in Pingree Grove featuring 15k, 5k, and family 3k distances. Challenges include classic rigs and unique tasks like archery and caber carries in a Highland setting.

Experience the scenery of Elburn at Run the Rails featuring 1-mile, 4-mile, and 7-mile courses. Cross the Union Pacific West rail line and enjoy unique views of the Illinois countryside.

The Summer Trail Classic offers three distances on the single-track trails of Paul Douglas Forest Preserve. It's the third race in a yearly trail series, with proceeds supporting local trail maintenance. Participants receive a running vest..

Tough Mudder Chicago on August 29, 2026 at Rockford International Airport offers 5K, 15K and an eight hour Infinity format across fields, trails and creek crossings, with Mudder Village, finisher items, and group and volunteer options.

Test your stamina at Bluhm County Park with this unique elimination style trail race. Complete a four mile loop every hour to stay in the running and compete for the fastest final lap.

A technical trail event at Franklin Creek State Natural Area featuring 5K and 10K routes with multiple hills, limestone bluffs, creek crossings, and a rucking option. Proceeds support the Franklin Creek Conservation Association.

Take on a scenic one mile loop at Lapham Peak with 24, 12, and 6 hour timed options or set distance goals like a marathon or 50 miles. Lighted night laps, a stocked aid station, and a welcoming club vibe make every lap count.

USATF certified half marathon and 10K on crushed limestone trails at Danada Forest Preserve in Wheaton, IL, with finisher medals, chip timing, pacers and a virtual option.

A timed running event on an about 1 mile paved loop in a 58 acre Chicago park, offering 3 hour, 6 hour, and 12 hour formats plus relay options and hourly on course challenges.

This obstacle course race at Indiana Dunes National Park offers three distances, including a K9 event. The course features diverse terrains inspired by military landscapes. It's open to participants aged 13 and up.

Experience a rugged obstacle course race featuring hills, cliffs, and wooded trails in Marseilles. Choose from competitive 10K heats, multi lap challenges, or non competitive fun runs and rucking divisions for all interest levels.

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.

Test your endurance at Limestone Park with a choice of 8-hour or 4-hour timed races. Run a scenic 1.65 mile loop featuring a mix of flat paths and short hills to complete as many laps as possible.

Echo 136 is a 136-mile point-to-point ultramarathon on the Ice Age State Trail in the Southern Kettle Moraine, featuring varied trail surfaces, nine staffed aid stations, and about 11,148 ft of elevation gain.

A grassroots loop ultra at Dixon Park District offering 25K, 50K, 100K and 100 mile options on a 7.85 mile mixed surface loop with two aid locations, crew and pacer policies, and finisher awards.

The Bloomingdale Trail 5K is an annual family-friendly running event in Chicago. It features a timed 5K race alongside shorter dashes for young runners. Registration is available for all three distances.

A timed 6- or 12-hour event on a 2 mile lakefront loop in Evanston with two aid stations, finishers' Hop Water and handcrafted awards, and permitted pacers.

Experience the terrain of Michigan City with a series of loop based trail races ranging from 2 miles to 50k at Tryon Farm. Run through open fields and single track dirt trails to support the Tryon Farm Institute.

Experience natural dirt trails and scenic views at this Janesville event featuring a competitive 5k run and casual walk. Stay for the heritage celebration with food trucks and live music after you finish.