Trail Running calendar near Westville 2026-2027

A 7 km lollipop loop at Potato Creek State Park on June 20, 2026, featuring wide stable paths and two hills. The race is part of the DINO Trail Run Series and awards medals by overall and age-group placing plus bonus series points.

A trail running event in Valparaiso that uses golf-style scoring across repeated three to four mile "holes". Options include 50K and 10M distances plus relays, with scores based on finishing windows and lowest cumulative strokes.

Celebrate the 45th Annual Brickyard Run on June 27, 2026 in Hobart, IN with a family 2K fun run plus timed 5K and 5 mile races along scenic streets and the Oak Savannah Trail. Collect the famous brick awards for top finishers.

Trail runs at Twin Creeks Farm in Valparaiso feature tree covered single track, switchbacks, bridge crossings and farmland views. Races include 18 mile, 9 mile and 4 mile looped courses with finisher awards and youth pricing.

Experience a mixed-surface 5K in Mattawan that journeys from paved school roads into wooded trails. This community event supports local education and offers finisher medals for all participants. Registration includes options for individuals..

The Naperville Trails Half Marathon & 10K is set for September 5, 2026 in Wheaton, Illinois. Runners can choose from half marathon and 10K distances, with virtual options also available.

Looped trail races at Tryon Farm feature 2 mile, 4 mile, 8 mile, 25k and 50k options across grass, single-track dirt and short pavement sections. The event supports the Tryon Farm Institute and is part of the Crazy Legs Race Series.

A multi-day IGNITE Trail Series event at Chain O’Lakes State Park featuring 150, 100, and 50 mile trail races in October; the IT100 is a Western States qualifier with registration that closes about two weeks before the event.

A flat, fast trail event at Half Day Forest Preserve offering Half Marathon, Marathon, 50K and 50 Mile distances on crushed gravel through forests and wetlands with aid stations, finisher medals and the Marathon as a Boston qualifier.

Trail races at Dr. T. K. Lawless County Park in Vandalia, MI on October 10, 2026 include a half marathon, 10k and 5k with a custom tech shirt and wooden engraved awards; course maps and past race media are available.

Trail ultraruns of 25K and 50K on a 5.5 mile loop at Red Gate Woods near Willow Springs. Mostly single track with staffed aid stations and a 5pm cutoff; no pacers allowed.

A Halloween night run and walk through the Lake County Fairgrounds. The event includes a timed 5K and a non-timed 2K walk, costume prizes, and entry to a festive market. Bring a flashlight for the evening course.

A looped half marathon trail race at Stoney Run County Park featuring mixed surfaces, aid stations at the start area and 3.5 mile mark, informal timing with popsicle sticks, oncourse signage, a race raffle, and event merchandise.

A trail race at The Forge in Lemont, IL on November 14, 2026 offering 10K, 20K, 30K and 60K on single and double track trails with variable surfaces, an aid station for multi-lap races, and a 400-runner cap.

Trail marathon and half marathon at Chain O'Lakes State Park in Albion, Indiana. A 13.1 mile loop run once or twice with three aid stations, an eight hour cutoff, and pre race registration only.