Trail Running calendar near Yorkville 2026-2027

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..

Run a winter trail 5K at Dick Young Forest Preserve in Batavia on Jan 24, the first of three races in the Fox Valley Winter Challenge. Trails may be snowy or muddy; finishers get snacks, a medal and a cozy winter hat.

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.

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.

Tombstone offers 30k, 50k and 50 mile on March 14, 2026 at Sunset Hill Farm in Valparaiso on a new mixed surface course. Expect the Roller Coaster hills, aid stations, and finisher swag like shirts, winter hats, medals and belt buckles.

Get muddy on wooded single and double track through the historic Lemont Quarries at Muddy Shamrock at The Forge with a half marathon or quarter marathon. Expect rugged terrain, chip timing, awards, a tee and a lively post race party.

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.

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..

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.

Childish Nonsense is an April trail race at Deer Grove Forest Preserve with looped distances from 10K to 50 mile. Expect playful shenanigans, regular aid at the start area, and free entries for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ runners.

Run the Great Western Half Marathon and 10K on a flat out and back limestone path along the historic Great Western Trail. Hosted by Fox River Trail Runners, this longtime race supports local mental health charities.

Take on scenic trails through Teason's Woods at Cap Sauers Holding Nature Preserve with marathon and 10 mile options on wide horse paths. Enjoy rolling hills, well stocked aid stations, limited parking and a unique wooden finisher medal.

Experience the Jennie Hamilton Memorial 5 mile trail run at Stoney Run County Park in Hebron, Indiana on May 25, 2026. Expect scenic but rugged trails with a pond crossing option, midcourse aid, and a finisher water bottle.

Free one day running festival in Crystal Lake celebrating local races, clubs, and brands. Pick a 4.3 or 6.8 mile social run, browse the expo, enter raffles, demo gear, and enjoy food, drinks and community fun.

Celebrate the 25th anniversary 5K for Double "J" in Joliet on June 6, 2026 as participants run the Rock Run Greenway and finish at Cemeno's. Proceeds support the Pat Clark Cancer Foundation and registration includes a T shirt and medal.