Trail Running calendar near Portage 2025-2026

We have found 21 Trailruns within 80 miles of Portage. See below where and when you can find the races.

The Forrest Gump Hump 5K Trail Run is scheduled to take place at Oak Ridge Prairie and Oak Savannah Trail in Griffith, Indiana. This event, organized by the Crazy Legs Race Series, promotes non-pavement races in the Northwest Indiana region. Participants can expect a fun and challenging course, with..

April 2025

The Earth Day 50K/15 Mile/5 Mile event, taking place in Crystal Lake, IL, offers runners a choice of three distances to celebrate Earth Day. The race features a scenic 5-mile loop course that includes single track and rolling hills, with a major aid station providing refreshments. Participants are e..

Childish Nonsense is a whimsical running event taking place at Deer Grove Forest Preserve in Palatine, IL, featuring multiple race distances: 50 Miler, 50K, 25K, and 10K. The course consists of wide paths, making it accessible for participants of all levels. The event aims to foster a sense of commu..

May 2025

The Run Happy 50K, along with other distances, is set to take place on May 3, 2025, at Potato Creek State Park Nature Center in North Liberty, Indiana. This event caters to both walkers and runners, making it ideal for families who wish to participate in various distances together. The course featur..

The Great Western Half-Marathon & 10K, organized by the Fox River Trail Runners, is a well-established running event held on the scenic Great Western Trail. Celebrating over 25 years, this competitive race features a flat, out-and-back course, making it accessible for runners of all levels. Schedule..

The F^3 Cap Sauers Trail Marathon & 10 Mile is set to take place in Palos Hills, IL, on May 10, 2025. This event features a challenging marathon and a 10-mile race, both traversing the scenic Cap Sauers Holding Nature Preserve, the largest undeveloped area in Cook County. Participants will experienc..

The Chicago 7-11 Hour Endurance Run, organized by Yeti Trail Runners, is a unique trail running event set in Willow Springs, IL, on May 17, 2025. Participants can choose between a 7-hour or 11-hour endurance challenge, navigating a scenic 4-mile loop through the picturesque Wolf Road Woods and Palos..

Trail Run Xtreme is an exciting trail running event held in Portage, Indiana, featuring a challenging 12K trail race and a 3K kids race. Participants can expect a rugged course filled with roots, hills, and mud, designed to test their endurance and spirit. The event promotes camaraderie among runner..

June 2025

The XTERRA 7k Bonus Trail Run, organized by DINO LLC, takes place at Potato Creek State Park in South Bend, Indiana. This event features a 7-kilometer lollipop loop course that combines wide, stable paths with two challenging hills, catering to both speedsters and first-time trail runners. Participa..

XTERRA DINO Northern Indiana is an exciting outdoor sports event scheduled for June 21, 2025, in South Bend, Indiana. As part of the XTERRA World Tour, it features a range of races, including an off-road triathlon, duathlon, trail run, and kayak triathlon, catering to both beginners and experienced..

July 2025

The Jennie Hamilton Memorial 5 Mile Trail Run is set to take place at Stoney Run County Park in Hebron, Indiana. This event is part of the Crazy Legs Race Series, which aims to promote trail running in the Northwest Indiana region. Participants can expect a challenging course with features such as m..

August 2025

The Oakadoke Trail Runs is a summer trail running event held in Valparaiso, Indiana, featuring three race distances: 18 miles, 9 miles, and 4 miles. Participants will navigate scenic, tree-covered single-track trails with various elevations and terrain challenges. The event promotes inclusivity, all..

The Chupacabra Endurance Run is a 10-hour race taking place at Bluhm County Park in Westville, Indiana, as part of the Crazy Legs Race Series in 2025. Participants will tackle a loop of 4.1-4.2 miles, consisting of both pavement and single-track trails, with the challenge of completing each loop wit..

September 2025

The Naperville Trails Half Marathon & 10K is a scenic running event taking place in Wheaton, Illinois, on September 6, 2025. Participants can choose between a half marathon and a newly introduced 10K distance, both of which traverse the beautiful crushed limestone trails of the Danada Forest Preserv..

Timely Nonsense is a unique running event taking place in Chicago, IL, featuring both 6-hour and 12-hour timed races. Participants can choose to run individually or as part of a relay team of two or four. The race is set in a scenic 58-acre park, where runners will navigate a 0.75-mile paved loop.Ea..

The Tryon Farm 50k is part of a multi-distance running event that includes a 4 Miler, 8 Miler, 25k, and a 2-mile Fun Run/Walk, taking place at Tryon Farm in Michigan City, Indiana. The course features a scenic 4-mile loop through the farm, combining grassy fields, dirt trails, and minimal pavement...

October 2025

The Des Plaines River Trail Races feature a variety of endurance events, including a Half Marathon, Marathon, 50K, and 50 Mile race, all set along the scenic Des Plaines River Trail in Lake County, Illinois. Participants will enjoy a flat, wide, crushed gravel trail that meanders through lush forest..

The St. Pats 24 Hour Race is a unique running event held at St. Patrick's County Park in South Bend, Indiana.Participants can choose between a 12-hour and a 24-hour race, navigating scenic dirt and grass trails with minimal asphalt sections. The event offers amenities such as overnight accommodation..

The Fancy Nonsense 25K/50K is a whimsical running event designed to bring joy and laughter to participants while challenging their physical and mental limits. Set in the scenic Palos Trail System near Chicago, the race features a 5.5-mile loop course primarily on single track trails. Runners can enj..

November 2025

The Forge Trail Run Festival, taking place in Lemont, IL, features a variety of trail running events including 10K, 20K (Half Marathon), 30K, and 60K races. Set against the backdrop of late-fall mid-west trails, participants will navigate single and double-track paths through the scenic woods and hi..