Trail Running calendar near Warrenville 2026-2027

A public group run at Bluhm County Park on January 25, 2026, covering about 3.5 miles at an easy pace. The route is the same used for upcoming trail races and the run will go ahead regardless of weather.

Run the Frozen Tundra IPA 5K along the Des Plaines River Trail, then warm up at Half Day Brewing with music, beer, hot toddies and food. Limited to 300 runners, entries include shirts, medals and a lively post race party.

A 15k looped trail race at Red Mill County Park in La Porte, Indiana on February 7, 2026, with four marked loops, old-school timing using popsicle sticks, a cereal-themed post-race spread, and awards for overall and age-group finishers.

A trail half at Bluhm County Park in Westville, IN featuring four 3.4 mile loops on single track dirt with switchbacks, manual timing, an aid station at the shelter, limited participant apparel, and a 4 hour 30 minute cut off.

Run the Fox Valley Winter Challenge 8K on Feb 21 at Oakhurst Forest Preserve in Aurora, a mixed terrain winter trail with possible snow, ice, or mud. All finishers get a medal and completing the series earns bonus gear including a hooded zi..

Tour de Trails is a four race winter trail series around Rockford IL from December to March, featuring 3, 6, 9 and 12 mile routes through scenic local preserves. Expect icy, snowy conditions and a friendly community vibe supporting Rockford..

Hit the wooded trails at Sunset Hill County Park for the Foot Pursuit 5K, a scenic 3.1 mile run or walk across rolling hills. Enjoy friendly competition, age group awards, and postrace camaraderie in Valparaiso.

A trail race at Sunset Hill Farm Park on March 14, 2026 offering 30k, 50k and a new 50 mile option on a new course with prominent "Roller Coaster" hills, aid stations, time limits, and unique finishing awards and swag.

Early-season trail races at The Forge in Lemont include a half marathon and a quarter marathon over wooded single and double track MTB trails and some gravel. Courses feature varied terrain, technical sections, and a common start and finish..

Run with your dog through scenic wooded single track at Lake Geneva Ziplines, choosing a 4 mile loop or an 8 mile double lap. This friendly canicross event offers water at the start area, prizes for top teams, and a finisher token.

Woodsy single-track races in LaPorte, IN offering 10K and half marathon courses on winding loops with variable March weather. The event features aid stations, a cupless on-course policy, finisher awards, and a post-race meal.

Tour de Trails is a four race winter trail series around Rockford IL from December to March, featuring 3, 6, 9 and 12 mile routes through scenic local preserves. Expect icy, snowy conditions and a friendly community vibe supporting Rockford..

Wrap up winter on scenic mixed trails at the Fox Valley Winter Challenge 10K in St. Charles on March 22, 2026. Expect varied footing, a finisher medal and cozy winter hat, plus bundle pricing if you tackled other series races.

Take on the Skunk Ape 806 314 Trail Race at Lowell Park with 33.75 mile and 13.5 mile solo options or a team 806 relay. Alternate wooded loops, enjoy hearty aid station fare and finisher swag, and chase podium awards and great camaraderie.

Tackle a scenic 4 mile loop through rolling limestone and wooded trails at St James Farm in Warrenville, IL, with roots, mud and natural single loop terrain. Enjoy a long sleeve race shirt, wood finisher medallion and lively race day atmosp..

A six hour trail run at Luhr County Park on April 4, 2026 where participants complete as many 1.7 mile loops as possible. Course markings and lap checks determine winners by total distance covered.

Celebrate Earth Day at Crystal Lake with 50K, 15 Mile and 5 Mile trail options on a rolling 5 mile loop around the pond. Enjoy single track, a main aid station with homemade fuel and an eco friendly vibe.

Trail loops at Deer Grove Forest Preserve near Palatine, Illinois, with 10K, 25K, 50K and 50 Mile options on wide crushed-gravel paths. One aid station at the start and finish returns about every 5.5 miles.

A Batavia fundraiser for Anderson Humane featuring a timed 5K and a 1.5 mile community walk around the Batavia Riverwalk; proceeds support shelter, medical care, and wildlife rescue.

A flat out and back half marathon and 10K along the limestone Great Western Trail on May 3, 2026, hosted by Fox River Trail Runners. Registration contributions support three local mental health charities.