Trail Running calendar near La Porte 2026-2027

A looped trail event at Deer Grove Forest Preserve in Palatine, IL offering 10K, 25K, 50K and 50 mile distances on mostly wide, non-technical trails with a single aid station at the start and finish.

Test your endurance at this spring timed trail event in Albion Indiana. Complete as many 3.55 mile loops as possible within 6, 12, or 24 hours to maximize your total mileage.

Camp Tecumseh’s tenth annual Running with Raccoons 5K takes place April 26, 2026 in Brookston, Indiana. This chip timed run/walk raises funds for the campership fund and follows a scenic route through camp grounds.

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.

A trail marathon and a 10 mile race at Teason's Woods on May 9, 2026, run on the Sag Valley Trail. Wide horse trails, notable elevation, multiple aid stations, sunflower-themed shirts and wooden finisher sunflowers.

A fixed-time endurance event at Bixler Lake Park in Kendallville, IN, honoring the Air Force. Choose 6 hour, 12 hour or 24 hour options, or join a three-person team for the 24 hour relay.

A timed endurance trail event near Willow Springs on a 4 mile loop with single and double track, rolling hills, a signature aid station offering snacks and drinks, and a mandatory reusable cup policy.

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.

A chip timed 10K through mostly crushed limestone trails and wooded scenery at The Forge Lemont Quarries near Lemont, IL. Part of the Chicago Racing Circuit with overall and age group awards and a 450 runner capacity.

A five-mile trail run at Stoney Run County Park on May 25, 2026, with marked trails, an aid station near mile three, possible mud and a pond crossing, manual timing, and post-race refreshments.

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..

A 7 km lollipop loop at Potato Creek State Park with wide, stable paths and two notable hills. The race is part of the DINO Trail Run Series and awards bonus points plus medals for overall and age group placings.

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.

A trail event in Valparaiso, IN that scores runs like golf: runners complete hourly three to four mile "holes" and receive stroke scores. Distances include 50K, 50K Relay, 10M and 10M Relay.

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.

An outdoor obstacle course in Homewood, IL with youth and adult categories featuring 8 or 16 obstacles over 1 or 2 miles. Waves start every five minutes and finishers receive medals and t-shirts.

Experience a 5km obstacle mud run designed for women at the Rouch Off-Road Vehicle Park in Sturgis. This event focuses on unity and empowerment while supporting the fight against breast cancer.