Trail Running calendar near Sterling 2025-2026

Energetic community races at the Momemtum Fall Classic in Janesville on October 25, 2025. Choose a 1 mile or a scenic three loop 5k on Optimist Community Park trails with proceeds supporting Momentum Track and Cross Country Club.

Event The Miner 49er endurance runs take place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Dubuque, Iowa at the Mines of Spain area (8991 Bellevue Heights Rd). Distances offered: 25K 50K Registration closes on October 31, 2025. Race registration fe..

Turkey Trails - Greater Chicago is a Thanksgiving-themed running event in Shorewood, Illinois, held at Hammel Woods Route 59 Access (554 Brook Forest Ave). It offers in-person distances of 1 mile, 5k, 10k, a Kid’s Dash, plus a Virtual Race..

Event details The Big Timber XC Challenge takes place Sunday, November 9, 2025 at Camp Big Timber, Big Timber Road at Tyrrell Road, Elgin, Illinois. Distances offered: 3 miles - one loop of the perimeter trail 5 miles - two loops of the pe..

Run the 53rd Rockford Road Runners Thanksgiving Turkey Trot on Nov 27 for a rugged 5k trail at Atwood Park with hills, rocks and roots. Enjoy holiday fun while supporting the Rock River Valley Food Pantry and local youth programs.

Take on the Frozen Gnome, a winter trail race in Crystal Lake offering 50K, 10K and relay teams. Hilly single track, hot aid station fare and medals make for a cozy but challenging day on trails.

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..

Skunk Ape 806/314 Trail Race : March 21, 2026, Dixon, IL The event takes place at Lowell Park, 2114 Lowell Park Road, Dixon, IL 61021 on March 21, 2026. Distances offered: 806 - 33.75 miles (8 hrs 6 mins) 314 - 13.5 miles (3 hrs 14 mins) 8..

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.

Event overview Loud Thunder 50 is a trail race day on April 18, 2026 at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve, Illinois City, IL. The start/finish area is at the Horse Corral Campground (park address: 19408 Loud Thunder Rd). The event offers the fol..

Run the Galena Sky Trail Race on May 16, 2026 at Chestnut Mountain, choosing four hour or eight hour timed formats on scenic looped trails with Mississippi River views. Rack up loops, earn a striking 3D Warrior finisher medal and enjoy a he..

Run 50 mile, 50K, or half marathon on scenic flat rail trails in Belleville on May 23, 2026. Enjoy trestle bridges, a quarter mile tunnel, generous cutoffs and post race pizza, beer and swag for finishers.

Run technical trails and creek crossings at the GristMill Grind, a scenic 5K and 10K in Franklin Creek State Natural Area. Challenge the hills, chase custom awards and support the Franklin Creek Conservation Association.

Push your limits in Belleville WI Sept 18 to 20 with a weekend of timed endurance races on an out and back route to Dot's Tavern. Choose Last Dot Standing, 24 or 48 hour challenges and chase buckle distances up to 200 miles.