Trail Running calendar near Rockford 2026-2027

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 through Danada Forest Preserve in Naperville with chip timing, finisher medals, pacers, and shuttle parking options.

A new trail race in Verona, Wisconsin offering 5K and 10K courses through prairies, woodlands and oak savannas. Net proceeds support Prairie Moraine Friends for park restoration; parking is limited and ride sharing is encouraged.

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.

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 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 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.

A multi day event in Belleville WI with a Last Dot Standing format between Belleville Community Park and Dot's Tavern plus 24 and 48 hour races and long distance buckles.

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.

Echo 136 is a 136 mile trail ultramarathon on the Ice Age State Trail in Whitewater WI with a 55 hour time limit and nine fully stocked aid stations.

A women only Last Woman Standing trail event on a roughly one to 1.25 mile loop with 250 to 300 ft of climb per lap near Arena Wisconsin. Laps repeat every 20 minutes until one runner remains.

A multi-loop trail event in Dixon IL using a roughly 7.85 mile loop with distances from 8 miles to 100 miles across singletrack, meadow, and gravel surfaces.

Trail races at Moraine Hills State Park with 5K, 10K and half marathon options, plus a virtual option from Sept 1 to Sept 27, 2026.

Timed 6 and 12 hour events on a 2 mile lakefront loop in Evanston with two aid stations, public water fountains, nearby parking, and a nonalcoholic finish beverage and finisher award.

A 10th annual farm-based 5k trail run and family day in Fort Atkinson, WI supporting A-T research with in-person and virtual participation options.

A 30 minute run or walk up Mt. Hoy in Blackwell Forest Preserve, Warrenville IL, with proceeds funding two years of housing through Bridge Communities.

Multi-hour trail running at Richard Bong State Recreation Area offering 24, 12, 6 and 3 hour options plus a backyard 24 loop format.