Trail Running calendar near Westville 2025-2026

Join the ERC John Hennelly Public Cross Country Races at Lovelace Park in Evanston on October 26 2025. Community, open and masters races run a three lap 3.5 mile course across hills and fields. Teams and all ages welcome rain or shine.

The Grand Mere Challenge 5K is a 5K trail race in Stevensville, Michigan, starting and finishing inside Grand Mere State Park. The course blends rolling sand dunes, shaded forest singletrack, and scenic stretches along Lake Michigan, delive..

Join the Gobble Wobble 5K or new 10K in Plymouth on November 1 for a fun walk or run on scenic community trails. All proceeds support Thanksgiving boxes and local holiday assistance while awards recognize top finishers in each distance.

Turkey Trails - Greater Chicago is a Thanksgiving-themed running event in Shorewood, Illinois, held at Hammel Woods Route 59 Access (554 Brook Forest Ave). It offers in-person distances of 1 mile, 5k, 10k, a Kid’s Dash, plus a Virtual Race..

Event details The Big Timber XC Challenge takes place Sunday, November 9, 2025 at Camp Big Timber, Big Timber Road at Tyrrell Road, Elgin, Illinois. Distances offered: 3 miles - one loop of the perimeter trail 5 miles - two loops of the pe..

Run the Fast Track Cross Country Open in Schaumburg on Sunday November 9 with separate men and women races on a scenic 3.05 mile looped grass course. Open to all ages and abilities, teams are welcome.

Run the River Rat Races on Sunday November 9 2025 at Kankakee River State Park in Bourbonnais, with 10 mile, 10K, 5K and 5K walk options on a scenic bike trail. Packet pickup at Rock Creek pavilion and post race refreshments and awards for..

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.

The Forge Trail Run Festival takes place at The Forge: Lemont Quarries in Lemont, Illinois, a late‑fall Midwest trail event set among woods, gravel paths, and the historic Lemont Quarries and I&M Canal. Runners may choose from 10K, 20K (Hal..

Join the Bigfoot Half Trail Run at Stoney Run County Park for a scenic two loop half marathon that benefits the park. Runners get a Bigfoot trucker hat and gloves and finishers earn a homemade wooden medal plus a raffle ticket.

Join the 58th Dowagiac All Trail Turkey Trot on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Southwestern Michigan College for scenic trail 10K, 5K and 1K kids fun runs. Chip timing, great shirts for early registrants and wood medals for top finishers.

Join the Orland Park Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning for a chip timed 2.5 mile run through scenic roads, paths and woods near Village Hall. Finishers get a long sleeve dri fit shirt, raffle entry and a chance to win a prize turkey.

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.

Kick off the year with the Frozen Feet 5k Trail Run at Creek Ridge Park, a two loop winter trail with a couple of hills and natural footing. Finishers get a winter hat and gloves plus snacks and medals.

Tackle winter trails in the Fox Valley with a three part Challenge Series featuring a 5K in Batavia, 8K in Aurora and 10K in St Charles across Jan to Mar. Register single or as a bundle and earn upgraded swag for multiple races.

Run the Cereal Killer 15k at Red Mill County Park for a friendly four loop trail challenge hosted by the Crazy Legs Race Series. Finishers get swag and a cozy post race cereal buffet with milk options and coffee.

The Yeti Trail Half Marathon will take place in Westville on Saturday 21 February 2026.

Lace up for the Foot Pursuit 5K at Sunset Hill County Park in Valparaiso on March 7 and tackle a scenic, wooded course with rolling hills. Finishers enjoy awards, plenty of postrace food, and a welcoming community vibe.

Muddy Shamrock at The Forge in Lemont is a scenic but technical trail race with half and quarter options over wooded single and double track, rocks, roots and mud. Chip timing, a race shirt, age group awards and a festive post race party aw..