Trail Running calendar near Crown Point 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..

Push your limits on scenic trails at St. Pat's County Park with 12 and 24 hour timed trail races that welcome runners of all levels. Enjoy park amenities, camping and showers while supporting ALS research through race proceeds.

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..

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..

The Grand Mere Challenge 5K is a 5K trail race in Stevensville, Michigan, starting and finishing inside Grand Mere State Park. The course blends rolling sand dunes, shaded forest singletrack, and scenic stretches along Lake Michigan, delive..

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 St. Joe Valley Happy Trail Run takes place at St. Patrick's County Park in South Bend, Indiana.This event offers multiple distances including a 1-mile fun run, 5k, 10k, and a half marathon, all on beginner-friendly trails with beautiful..

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.

Join the 58th Dowagiac All Trail Turkey Trot on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Southwestern Michigan College for scenic trail 10K, 5K and 1K kids fun runs. Chip timing, great shirts for early registrants and wood medals for top finishers.

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..

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..

Shake off winter at the Frozen Feet 5k Trail Run at Creek Ridge County Park, a two loop trail with scenic sections and a few rolling hills. All finishers receive a winter hat and gloves and post race snacks add cozy community vibes.

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.