Trail Running calendar near Griffith 2026-2027

Inaugural Carrera de las Rosas at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines offers in person and virtual races, a kids run, and a wheelchair roll with an emphasis on inclusion and a cultural rose ritual.

A trail running event at Saw Wee Kee Park in Yorkville on June 6, 2026. The soft, twisting path is bib timed with staggered starts and is part of a four run series that awards pieces of a 2026 medal and seasonal swag.

A community 5K on June 6, 2026 in Joliet along the Rock Run Greenway Trail with start and finish at Cemeno's Pizza. Proceeds benefit the Pat Clark Cancer Foundation to support local cancer patients and families.

Trail races at Hickory Knolls include approximate 5K and 10K loops plus a 10K two-person relay on wooded dirt, gravel and grass trails; proceeds support the St Charles Park Foundation.

Experience an authentic cross country race on a purpose built grass course in Geneva Illinois. Run as an individual or part of a team on this wide professional grade venue featuring rolling terrain and a classic atmosphere.

A 7 km lollipop loop at Potato Creek State Park with wide, stable paths and two notable hills. The race is part of the DINO Trail Run Series and awards bonus points plus medals for overall and age group placings.

A staged trail race where runners complete scheduled 3–4 mile Holes and aim for the lowest cumulative stroke score. Distances include a nine-Hole 50K and a three-Hole 10-mile option at Creekside Trails in Valparaiso.

A multi distance event at Hobart Middle School with a road and Oak Savannah Trail out and back route, computerized bib timing, and trademark brick awards across many age divisions.

Trail races at Wolf Road Woods on June 27, 2026 offer three loop choices covering 3, 6 and 9 miles with varied off-road surfaces, tiered registration fees and post-race refreshments and awards.

A 5K trail event at North Lake Park in Stevensville MI that raises funds for Alzheimer’s causes. The event is not timed and awards prizes to the three participants who catch the most deer flies using Tred Not Deerfly patches.

H-F Beast Obstacle Course Dash in Homewood, IL on July 12, 2026 features two age categories with obstacle runs. The event awards finisher medals and t shirts and includes an optional prep course in June.

Midwest trail races at Creekside Trails in Valparaiso, IN offering 4, 9, and 18 mile options over single-track, switchbacks and creek crossings. Aid stations, a cupless format, post race meal and custom finisher awards are provided.

A community cross country event in Mount Prospect offering 1, 2 and 3 mile races. Entry is $25 and proceeds benefit the Little Giraffe Foundation.

A Scottish Highlander themed obstacle race in Pingree Grove, Illinois featuring 3K family, 5K and 15K heats with 20 to 30 obstacles, plus a torch lit night race and a haunted 5K. Spectator fee on-site is $10 and parking is free.

A 5K chip-timed run and a 3K scavenger-hunt walk through St. Patrick's County Park featuring trail terrain, participant medallions, post-event refreshments, awards by age group, and proceeds that support park programs.

Loop format trail event at Busse Woods in Ned Brown Forest Preserve on August 15, 2026. Runners complete 3.1 mile loops on crushed limestone and packed gravel with a centralized aid station and distances from 5K to 50K.

A continuous 40 or 50 mile loop race at Busse Woods on a 3.1 mile (5K) trail loop with fully stocked aid each lap and a 12 hour time limit. Personal supplies, crew zones, pacers, and on site medical staff support runners.

Run the Rails in Elburn, Illinois on August 22, 2026 offers a 1 mile fun run plus 4 mile and 7 mile courses that begin and end at Prairie Park. Courses cross the Union Pacific West rail line and benefit the Elburn Parks Commission.

Trail races of approximately 4, 9.5 and 13 miles at Paul Douglas Forest Preserve on August 23, 2026. Part of the Dick Pond Athletics Darn Tough Trail Race Series with awards, raffle prizes, and proceeds benefiting Chicago Area Mountain Bike..

Tough Mudder Chicago at Richardson Adventure Farm on August 29 2026 offers 5K and 15K obstacle runs plus an 8 hour Infinity format, a Mudder Village with food and music, and finisher medals shirts and drinks.