Griffith
Trail Running Calendar near Griffith 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Griffith for 2026-2027! We've gathered 18 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
Bigfoot Half Trail Run on November 14, 2026 at Stoney Run County Park in Hebron, IN, a two-loop mixed-terrain trail race with aid stations, raffle and on-site sales benefiting the park.
Trail races at Wolf Road Woods on November 21, 2026 with 8 mile and 4 mile options, shirts, finish-line chili and brews, plus awards and a post-race raffle.
A chip timed 2.5 mile cross country Turkey Trot in Orland Park on Thanksgiving morning, with race shirts, a raffle, and prize turkeys for top finishers.
A cross country event at Gaelic Park in Oak Forest on November 29, 2026 offering a 5K run and a 1.5 mile walk with proceeds to Gaelic Park Charities.
December 2026
A 4.5 miles trail race at Schiller Woods West Forest Preserve on December 12, 2026 featuring crushed limestone single and double track, post race chili and brews.
February 2027
A winter trail half at Bluhm County Park on February 27, 2027, with four 3.4 mile loops, manual lap timing, one aid station and a 4 hour 30 minute cutoff.
March 2027
3.1 Mile trail run at Sunset Hill County Park in Valparaiso on March 6, 2027, with awards, one water station, guaranteed shirts for early registrants and a departmental challenge.
Trail races at Sunset Hill Farm in Valparaiso offering 30k, 50k and 50 mile courses with a 16 hour cutoff, one aid station, and finisher awards and apparel.
Mudhen 5k Trail Run at Big Marsh Park in Chicago on March 13, 2027, is a 5K trail run with a course map; registration is listed as $0.00.
April 2027
A scenic 5K run/walk at Lake Katherine Nature Center on April 10, 2027 with lakeside trails, wildlife viewing, and proceeds supporting conservation and education.
May 2027
Trail marathon and 10 mile on Sag Valley Trail through Cap Sauers Nature Preserve with wide horse trail, multiple aid stations, and notable elevation.
Timed 7 hour and 11 hour trail endurance runs on 4 mile loops at Wolf Road Woods in Willow Springs, IL, with on-course aid and chip timing.
Chip-timed 10K at The Forge Lemont Quarries on May 16, 2027, on mostly crushed limestone trails with quarry views and overall plus age-group awards.
A five mile trail race at Stoney Run County Park on May 24, 2027 with an aid station near mile 3, possible pond crossing, and postrace refreshments.
August 2027
A 10 hour endurance run at Bluhm County Park on August 28, 2027 using repeated 4.1 mile loops with hourly cutoffs and prize chips for multiple loops.
September 2027
Timed ultra event at Horner Park with 3 hour, 6 hour and 12 hour options on a 0.97 mile loop, hourly playful challenges, aid station, and relay teams.
Obstacle course races at Indiana Dunes National Park on September 12, 2027 include 6.2 mi, 3.1 mi and a K9 3.1 mi course inspired by military landscapes.
October 2027
Trail ultraraces in Willow Springs, IL on Oct 23, 2027 offering runnable single track loops at 50K, 25K and a 5 Miler with aid stations and prize divisions.