Trail Running calendar near Hobart 2026-2027

This 5K run/walk raises funds for local cancer patients through the Pat Clark Cancer Foundation. The course follows the Rock Run Greenway Trail, starting and ending at Cemeno's Pizza. Registration is limited to 175 participants and includes..

Hickory Knolls Trail Run The event is the sixth annual Hickory Knolls Trail Run & Relay. It takes place at the Hickory Knolls Nature Area within James O. Breen Community Park in St. Charles, Illinois. The event is the second installment..

Join this community run and walk at Vollmer Road Grove Forest Preserve to support homeless school children. Participate in person on the paved 5K trail or join virtually to help provide essential school supplies for families in need.

Join this 7k trail run at Potato Creek State Park in northern Indiana. Earn bonus points for the DINO Trail Run Series while enjoying a scenic off road course alongside an off road triathlon event.

The Trail Golf Endurance Challenge reinvents trail running with a golf-inspired scoring system. Runners tackle 3-4 mile "Holes" on the hour, aiming for the lowest stroke score over a 50K or 10-mile course. It's a unique test of pacing and s..

Celebrating its 45th year, the YMCA Brickyard Run features a 5 Mile Gold Cup race, a 5K for younger runners, and a new 2K Family Fun Run/Walk. The event is known for its unique brick awards and supports a local YMCA scholarship fund.

Experience the natural beauty of Wolf Road Woods with 3, 6, or 9 mile trail runs on a scenic loop course. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere featuring off road terrain and post race celebrations in the heart of the Palos Trail System.

A summer trail running event on the scenic Creekside Trails in Indiana. Choose from 4, 9, or 18-mile distances on a course with single-track, bridges, and rolling terrain. The race features inclusive policies and support for youth and under..

Run a chip-timed 5K or join a scavenger hunt 3K walk at St. Patrick's County Park. Everyone gets a handcrafted medallion, plus there's an egg bake breakfast and door prizes. Leashed dogs are welcome on the walk.

Run the Rails offers a unique 1, 4, or 7-mile run starting from Prairie Park in Elburn. The courses cross a rail line bridge, providing views of the surrounding countryside. This community event supports the Elburn Parks Commission.

The Summer Trail Classic offers three distances on the single-track trails of Paul Douglas Forest Preserve. It's the third race in a yearly trail series, with proceeds supporting local trail maintenance. Participants receive a running vest..

The Naperville Trails Half Marathon & 10K is set for September 5, 2026 in Wheaton, Illinois. Runners can choose from half marathon and 10K distances, with virtual options also available.

The Bloomingdale Trail 5K is an annual family-friendly running event in Chicago. It features a timed 5K race alongside shorter dashes for young runners. Registration is available for all three distances.

Explore a multi-loop trail course at Tryon Farm in Michigan City. The 50k runs on a 4-mile loop featuring fields, dirt trails, and minimal pavement. Proceeds support the Tryon Farm Institute.

Experience a fast and flat crushed gravel trail through the forests and wetlands of Lake County. Featuring four distances from a half marathon to a 50 mile ultra, these races offer a scenic out and back course perfect for personal bests.

Experience the Sandhill Crane All Trail Half Marathon on October 10, 2026 in Michigan's Dr. T. K. Lawless County Park. Choose from half marathon, 10k, or 5k distances on scenic trails. Participants receive a custom tech shirt and a laser en..

Experience a seasonal 5k trail run in Pingree Grove featuring haunted sets and live actors. Enjoy a post race bonfire, costume contest, and live entertainment after your run.

Fancy Nonsense 25k/50k The Fancy Nonsense 25k/50k is described as a nonsensical running experience born from mischief and imagination, designed to provide a space for the joy of running. The event takes place in the Palos Trail System at Re..

A Halloween night run and walk through the Lake County Fairgrounds. The event includes a timed 5K and a non-timed 2K walk, costume prizes, and entry to a festive market. Bring a flashlight for the evening course.

Embrace an autumn adventure at the Big Timber XC Challenge, a trail run featuring a famous creek crossing through the woods of Camp Big Timber. Choose between a 3-mile or 5-mile course on grass and gravel paths. All runners get a shirt and..