Trail Running calendar near Yorkville 2025-2026

The Buckley 5 Miler is a scenic and challenging cross-country trail race held at the Buckley Homestead in Lowell, Indiana. The 5-mile course features a 2-mile loop on the north side of the park followed by a 3-mile loop through the park, fi..

Saw Wee Kee - Fall Trail Run is held at Saw Wee Kee Park, Sundown Lane, Yorkville, Illinois. The event is the Fall Trail Run segment of a four-race series; each race features a different course and medal piece, and completing all four earns..

Palos Park Spooky Shuffle 2025 The Palos Park Spooky Shuffle takes place Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Swallow Cliff South Forest Preserve in Palos Park, Illinois. The event offers trail distances: 5K 10K Registration includes tiered fee..

Event details The event takes place on October 18, 2025 in Crystal Lake, IL. Distances offered: 10 mile - $69.00 5 mile - $47.00 Early bird pricing is available until July 30, 2025. Registration closes October 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM CT. Ent..

Join the Jaimie Cox Memorial Run in Roscoe on Saturday October 18 2025 for a scenic nature course from Roscoe Middle School with 5K run and 2 mile walk options. Proceeds benefit the Jaimie Cox Memorial Scholarship.

Witches in the Woods 5K/2K is a Halloween-themed running event at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point, Indiana. Participants can choose a 5K Timed Halloween Run or a Non-Timed Halloween 2K Walk. The night-time course weaves through t..

Howl-o-ween 5k – Schaumburg takes place in Rolling Meadows, IL at Busse Woods. This pet-friendly 5k run/walk follows a scenic, paved, flat out-and-back Busse Woods Trail and is timed by J3 Timing with live results. The event supports animal..

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.

Fancy Nonsense invites trail runners to the Palos Trail System near Chicago with runnable 5.5 mile loops and 25K and 50K options. Enjoy well stocked aid stations, friendly vibes and repeating loops that keep the race simple and fun.

ERC John Hennelly Public Cross Country Races are held at Lovelace Park in Evanston, IL. The event features a three-lap, 3.5-mile cross-country course that weaves hills, open fields and varied terrain, offering a challenging run for individu..

Bristol Woods Trail Run takes place in Bristol, Wisconsin at Bristol Woods County Park, hosted at the Pringle Nature Center (9800 160th Ave). The event offers a 5K Trail Run and a 2 Mile Walk, plus junior versions for participants 18 and un..

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..

The Fast Track Cross Country Open is a 3.05-mile race held in Schaumburg, Illinois, on the MacNider cross country course near Hoover Elementary School. Scheduled for November 9, 2025, it features separate women's and men's races open to all..

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..

The Abominable Trail Race is an exciting autumn trail running event held annually at LG Ziplines and Adventures in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. It features three race distances: 5K, 15K, and 30K, with the 30K available for individual runners or..

Take on two scenic loops at Stoney Run County Park for the Bigfoot Half Trail Run on November 15, with proceeds supporting the park. All finishers get a Bigfoot trucker hat, gloves and a handmade wooden medal plus a raffle chance.

Explore scenic quarry and canal trails at The Forge in Lemont with distances from 10K up to a bold 60K. Expect varied single and double track, a few technical sections, and a lively fall trail festival atmosphere.

Orland Park Turkey Trot is a 2.5-mile chip-timed cross-country race in Orland Park, Illinois. The annual Thanksgiving morning event invites runners and walkers to traverse paved roads, paths, and wooded sections near the Village Hall, start..

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.

Chicago Gaelic Park Carraig Challenge The event is a cross country running and walking event at Chicago Gaelic Park / Carraig Irish Pub in Oak Forest, Illinois, on Sunday, November 30, 2025. Two course options are offered: 5K run 1.5 mile..