Trail Running calendar near La Porte 2026-2027

Run for six hours on a 1.7-mile trail loop at Luhr County Park. See how many laps you can complete before time runs out. This timed event is organized by the inclusive Crazy Legs Race Series.

The Kal-Haven Trail Run is a scenic ultra-distance and relay event on the Kal-Haven Trail State Park. Choose from a solo ~33.5-mile ultra, a two-person relay, or a team of 3-6 runners. All finishers receive a medal on this gently downhill r..

Experience a 4 mile trail run through the historic St James Farm in Warrenville. Enjoy a scenic single loop course featuring rolling terrain, limestone paths, and wooded trails with awards for multiple age categories.

Run through the scenic rolling trails of the Morton Arboretum on a USATF certified 10K course. Enjoy a lively post race party with live music and refreshments while supporting vital tree conservation and research.

A whimsical trail run in Deer Grove Forest Preserve featuring four distances on a wide, non-technical looped course. The event, organized by CUSS Running, includes inclusive community initiatives. One aid station at the start/finish support..

Explore the trails of Camp Mack in this unique 5K. The course winds past a challenge course, archery range, and natural landmarks. Registration includes a shirt and a post race cinnamon toast breakfast.

Join this trail event at Potato Creek State Park offering a 10k loop course for multiple distances including a 50k and marathon. Enjoy chip timed races and clearly marked trails in a relaxed park setting.

Experience the Three Ravines Course at Wolf Road Woods with distance options of 3.1 or 5.4 miles. This family friendly trail event features a mix of single track terrain and a post race celebration with craft brews.

Test your discipline in this 6 hour trail challenge where you must complete a 5K every hour to stay in the race. Earn unique patches and medals while navigating the natural terrain of Deer Grove East.

Experience the largest undeveloped nature preserve in Cook County on these wide horsetrail courses. Choose between a full marathon or a 10 mile run featuring significant elevation gains and a supportive two way traffic layout.

Test your endurance at the Armed Forces Endurance Run. Choose your challenge from 6, 12, or 24 hour timed distances. This event supports community charities.

The Chicago Yeti 7/11 Hour Endurance Run is a timed trail event on a 4-mile loop through the Palos Preserves. Runners choose a 7 or 11-hour goal, fueled by a unique aid station with unconventional snacks. It's a cupless race focused on incl..

Navigate the single track routes and wooded hills of the Outback Trail at Imagination Glen. This event features a 12K race and a 3K kids run through shaded terrain with mud and water crossings.

Experience an authentic trail run at Stoney Run County Park featuring a five mile course with an optional pond crossing. Celebrate Memorial Day with a traditional timed race and a post run gathering in Hebron.

This 5K run/walk takes place on the Rock Run Greenway Trail in Joliet, starting and ending at Cemeno's Pizza. All proceeds support local cancer patients through the Pat Clark Cancer Foundation. Registration includes a T-shirt and finisher m..

This 7km trail run at Potato Creek State Park features wide, stable paths and two notable hills, making for a fast yet challenging loop. It's a bonus point event for the DINO Trail Run Series. Top finishers and age group winners earn medals..

Navigate a 2.25 mile trail with over 15 obstacles including mud pits and climbing challenges. Participate as an individual or team in this noncompetitive event south of Syracuse.

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.