Trail Running calendar near North Liberty 2025-2026

Tackle a scenic half marathon on trails at Stoney Run County Park for a classic trail challenge. Proceeds benefit the park and every entrant gets a Bigfoot trucker hat, gloves and a homemade wooden finisher medal plus a finish line raffle.

Run scenic trails at St Patrick's County Park on November 15, 2025 while supporting Rhyme & Reason Ministry. Distances from 1 mile to a half marathon offer fun for all abilities and chip timing ensures fast accurate results.

Join the 31st Annual Turkey Trot 5K in Fort Wayne on November 22, 2025 for a friendly trail run and walk at Homestead Environmental Center. Kids 10 and under can race free in the Turkey Toddlers event.

Join the 58th Dowagiac All Trail Turkey Trot on November 23 for scenic trail 10K, 5K and a fun 1K kids run at Southwestern Michigan College. Enjoy chip timing, custom shirts for early registrants and festive post race vibes.

Join Thighs B4 Pies on Thanksgiving Day at Pokagon State Park for a relaxed, untimed 3.9 mile trail run starting and finishing at the CCC shelter. Warm drinks, donuts and good company make this a fun pre pie workout for all abilities.

Join the Orland Park Turkey Trot for a chip timed 2.5 mile cross country run through woods and paved paths around Village Hall. All participants get a long sleeve dri fit shirt and winners take home prize turkeys.

Join the Winnetka Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning for a fun 5k on the Green Bay Trail with Family Trot and Speedy Trotters divisions and a rolling start. Festive vibes, kids get #1 medal and proceeds support local charities.

Chicago Gaelic Park Carraig Challenge The event is a cross country running and walking event at Chicago Gaelic Park / Carraig Irish Pub in Oak Forest, Illinois, on Sunday, November 30, 2025. Two course options are offered: 5K run 1.5 mile..

Run scenic trails at Chain O'Lakes State Park on December 13, 2025, choosing a 13.1 mile loop or run it twice for the full marathon. Aid stations staffed by local teams and an eight hour cutoff create a friendly, supported race day.

Frozen Feet is a 5k trail at Creek Ridge County Park in Michigan City on Jan 3, 2026, featuring two loops, a hill and rooty terrain for a fun winter challenge. Finishers receive a warm hat and gloves and post run snacks.

Cereal Killer 15k trail race at Red Mill County Park on Feb 7, 2026, runs four scenic loops with awards for overall and age groups. Finish with cereal themed treats and a limited edition long sleeve shirt or warm hat.

Celebrate winter on frozen singletrack at Franke Park Feb 14 2026 with Frozen Trailfest featuring trail running and mountain biking. Pick a 10K run or 20K ride, bring cold weather gear, and enjoy trophies and friendly community energy.

Tackle the Yeti Trail Half at Bluhm County Park, a four loop single track course with switchbacks and roots that rewards grit and steady pace. Enjoy a limited edition long sleeve shirt plus a winter hat and gloves while supplies last.

Enjoy a scenic 5K trail run or walk at Sunset Hill County Park in Valparaiso on March 7, 2026, through wooded rolling hills. All ages are welcome with awards, tasty postrace refreshments, and a friendly Police and Fire challenge.

Tombstone at Sunset Hill Farm County Park unveils a new hillier course with a Roller Coaster section to challenge trail lovers. Pick 30k 50k or new 50 mile and earn cowboy swag plus wooden medals or belt buckles.

Tackle the woodsy single track at Soldiers Memorial Park in LaPorte on March 21, 2026 with a 10K or a challenging half. Enjoy winding switchbacks, lake views, and a custom finisher award for every runner.

Challenge yourself at Save the Drama for your Llama, a six hour trail run at Luhr County Park in La Porte IN on April 4, 2026. Run as many 1.7 mile loops as you can and aim to cover the most miles to win overall.

Run scenic trails at Teason's Woods in Palos Hills on May 9, 2026 with marathon or 10 Mile options over rolling terrain and shared two way trails. Enjoy event apparel, a wooden sunflower medal for finishers, plus post race chili and beer.

Join the JH Memorial 5 Mile Trail Run on May 25, 2026 at Stoney Run Park for a rugged trail with marked turns, a water station, and an optional pond crossing. Finishers receive snacks, medals for top places, and a free water bottle.

XTERRA DINO Northern Indiana on Jun 20, 2026 at Orchard Shores near South Bend invites off road racers to a beach swim, rugged bike and scenic trails with options including full triathlon, duathlon, kayak tri and a 7 km trail run. On site c..