Griffith
Trail Running Calendar near Griffith 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Griffith for 2026-2027! We've gathered 16 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A 5K and 10K trail run and walk through Swallow Cliff South featuring unpaved gravel trails, notable elevation, reusable race cups, and shirt style options.
Looped trail races at Deer Grove Forest Preserve in October 2026 offering 5 mile, 25K and 50K distances with aid stations, prize money, and a grassroots community atmosphere.
Nighttime 5K and 2K run and walk at Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point with costume prizes, awards, finisher medals for the first 300, and market entry.
November 2026
Half trail run at Stoney Run County Park on November 14, 2026, featuring two loops over grass, gravel, pavement and single-track with aid stations, raffle and old-school timing.
Trail races at Wolf Road Woods on November 21, 2026, offering 8-mile and 4-mile loop options with trail terrain, finisher chili, craft brews, and age-group awards.
A 2.5 mile chip timed cross country Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning in Orland Park, with long sleeve race shirts, a post race raffle, and prize turkeys for top finishers.
Community cross-country event at Carraig Irish Pub offering a 5K run and a 1.5 mile walk, with apparel, a drink ticket, post-race food, and proceeds to local charities.
December 2026
December 12 2026 trail race in Schiller Woods Chicago, a 4.5 mile off-road course with on-site water, post-race chili and brews, plus age group and overall awards.
February 2027
Trail half at Bluhm County Park with four 3.4 mile loops, manual timing, a limited-edition shirt 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 of 30k, 50k and 50 mile at Sunset Hill Farm County Park in Valparaiso on March 13, 2027 with one aid station and a 16 hour finish window.
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.
Looped trail endurance event in Wolf Road Woods offering 7 or 11 hours on a four mile singletrack with an aid station stocked with hot dogs and pixie sticks.
A 5 mile trail run at Stoney Run County Park on May 24, 2027 with an aid station near mile 3 and a final pond crossing.
August 2027
Chupacabra Endurance 10 hour run at Bluhm County Park on Aug 28, 2027: runners complete 4.1 mile loops with hourly elimination and prize chips for distance.
September 2027
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.