Trail Running calendar near Yorkville 2026-2027

Experience a cross country style trail race through the Timber Pointe Nature Center at Lake Bloomington. Choose between 4K and 8K loops or a three hour endurance challenge while supporting local nature conservation.

A four race winter trail series in Dixon, Illinois covering 31 miles from December to March. Races include 5K, 10K, 15K and 20K with series awards and participation merchandise.

A Canicross-focused trail event at Lake Geneva Ziplines and Adventures offering one 4-mile loop or two loops for 8 miles, dog-powered and dog-friendly options, awards for dog teams, on-course drinks but bring a refillable vessel.

A winter obstacle race at Lake Geneva offering 5K, 10K, a 20K Yeti Challenge, a kids course, team packs and a virtual option. Fun heats allow skipping obstacles while the Elite division requires full obstacle completion for podiums.

Early-season trail races at The Forge in Lemont, Illinois, on wooded single and double track trails with mud, roots and gravel. Distances offered are 13.1 miles and 6.5 miles with technical singletrack sections.

Trail races at Sunset Hill Farm in Valparaiso offer 30k, 50k and 50 mile options with a 16 hour time limit. One aid station is on site and finishers receive event apparel and distance specific awards.

A looped trail event at Lowell Park offering 13.5, 22.5, and 33.75 mile timed races plus a relay, with manual lap tracking, aid station food, entry fees, and awards for top finishers.

Childish Nonsense in Deer Grove Forest Preserve, Palatine IL on April 24, 2027 features looped trail races from 5.5 miles to 50 miles. One aid station at the start/finish is available every 5.5 miles and pacers are allowed for 50 milers aft..

The Great Western Half-Marathon & 10K will take place in St. Charles on Sunday 2 May 2027. You can run between 10 and 21 kilometers.

Trail marathon and 10 mile on the Sag Valley Trail at Cap Sauers Nature Preserve in Palos Hills, IL, with wide horsetrail, notable elevation gain, and staffed aid stations along the routes.