Trail Running calendar near Griffith 2026-2027

Free one day running festival in Crystal Lake celebrating local races, clubs, and brands. Pick a 4.3 or 6.8 mile social run, browse the expo, enter raffles, demo gear, and enjoy food, drinks and community fun.

Celebrate the 25th anniversary 5K for Double "J" in Joliet on June 6, 2026 as participants run the Rock Run Greenway and finish at Cemeno's. Proceeds support the Pat Clark Cancer Foundation and registration includes a T shirt and medal.

Run the DBC Gifts of Love Community 5K in Flossmoor on June 20 to provide book bags and school supplies for homeless children. Choose onsite or virtual, earn a medal and enjoy post race snacks while supporting a great cause.

Run the DINO 7K Trail Run on June 20, 2026 at Potato Creek State Park for a scenic 7 km lollipop loop with two rolling hills. Part of the DINO Trail Run Series, the event awards series points and age group medals.

Take on the Trail Golf Endurance Challenge at Trailyard Outpost in Valparaiso with 50K, 10M or relay teams as each loop serves as a 3 to 4 mile Hole. Enjoy golf style scoring for a playful twist on hilly singletrack.

Celebrate the 45th Annual Brickyard Run on June 27, 2026 in Hobart, IN with a family 2K fun run plus timed 5K and 5 mile races along scenic streets and the Oak Savannah Trail. Collect the famous brick awards for top finishers.

Run scenic single track trails at Twin Creeks Farm in Valparaiso with 4, 9, and 18 mile options across wooded switchbacks, bridges and creek views. All finishers get on site awards and podium prizes await top runners.

Run the Rails in Elburn on August 22, 2026 is a community fundraiser at Prairie Park supporting the Elburn Parks Commission. Choose a 1 mile fun run, a 4 mile or 7 mile race, earn kid medals and age group awards and celebrate local parks.

Experience scenic trails near Naperville at the Naperville Trails Half Marathon and 10K in Wheaton, Illinois on September 5, 2026. In person and virtual entries welcome for runners of every pace.

Experience scenic 4 mile loops across grassy fields and single track trails at Tryon Farm, with distances from a 2 mile fun run to a 50k ultra. Proceeds support Tryon Farm Institute and the race is part of the Crazy Legs series.

Haunted Highlander Assault Trail Run offers a spooky 5k in McHenry, IL with haunted sets, animatronics and actors across timed heats. Stick around for a costume contest, bonfire, live music and food.

Run from a Half Marathon to 50K and 50 Mile on flat crushed gravel along the Des Plaines River Trail, including a Boston qualifying marathon. Friendly small race with aid stations and finisher medals, so bring your own cup.

Join Fancy Nonsense for 25k, 50k, or 5 mile trail runs through Palos Trail System near Willow Springs. Mostly runnable single track on a looped course with friendly aid stations and an inclusive vibe from CUSS Running.

Light up the night at Witches in the Woods 5K/2K in Crown Point. Choose a timed 5K run or a fun 2K walk, enjoy costumes, live music, treats and a family friendly market among the fairground trees.

Join the Bigfoot Half Trail Run on November 14, 2026 at Stoney Run County Park in Hebron, IN for a scenic two-loop course across fields, trails and gravel. Enjoy on-course aid, raffle prizes and event merch in a friendly, relaxed race atmos..

The Forge Trail Run Festival in Lemont Illinois offers 10K to 60K on scenic single and double track trails around the quarries and the I&M Canal. Field capped at 400 with lap courses that call for trail shoes and self supported hydration.