Trail Running calendar near Westville 2026-2027

A loop trail ultramarathon at Busse Woods in Elk Grove Village Illinois on August 15 2026. It offers 40 mile and 50 mile options, with registration closing August 14 2026.

A trail race at Paul Douglas Forest Preserve on August 23, 2026 offering approximate 4, 9.5 and 13 mile options. Part of the Dick Pond Athletics series with proceeds supporting the Chicago Area Mountain Bikers.

A 10 hour endurance run at Bluhm County Park with a roughly 4 to 4.1 mile loop and an hourly cutoff per lap. Complete four or more loops to earn chips redeemable at prize tables; participants receive a limited edition shirt and wooden medal..

A USATF-certified half marathon and 10K through Danada Forest Preserve on crushed limestone trails, finishing near the horse track. Both distances award finisher medals, with chip timing, pacers, shuttle parking, and on-course water station..

Timed ultrarunning at Horner Park with 3, 6, and 12 hour options, looped laps, hourly playful challenges, relay team choices, and an aid station at the start finish.

An obstacle course race at Indiana Dunes National Park on September 13, 2026, featuring 10k, 5K and a K9 3.1-mile event. The course uses varied landscapes to reflect terrains associated with military service.

A loop-based running event at Limestone Park offering 8 hour and 4 hour races on a 1.65 mile course with mixed crushed limestone and asphalt terrain. Scoring is by completed loops and proceeds support local organizations.

Experience the Bloomingdale Trail Run in Chicago featuring a timed 5K and short dashes for youth. This annual event offers a variety of distances on an urban trail for a family friendly day of running.

Timed 12- and 6-hour races on a scenic 2 mile loop along Evanston's lakefront and the Northwestern campus. The event includes two aid stations, public water fountains, and handmade finisher awards.

Multi-distance trail event at Tryon Farm in Michigan City on October 3, 2026. Participants run or walk repeated 4 mile loops across grassy fields, single track dirt trails and short paved sections with a main station and unmanned aid.

A community 5k run and walk hosted by the Lockport Fire Foundation on October 4, 2026 at Hassert Park in Lockport, IL. Entry includes a t-shirt and finisher medal for registered participants present on race day.

Experience an ultra running tradition in Albion Indiana through the IGNITE Trail Series. Choose between 50, 100, or 150 mile distances on a 25 mile loop course with pacer options for the longer distances.

A community 5K in Flossmoor with a parallel virtual 5K that raises funds and collects goods to support local families experiencing hidden homelessness and provide school supplies for homeless children.

Multiple endurance trail distances on a flat, crushed gravel section of the Des Plaines River Trail, starting and finishing at Half Day Forest Preserve in Lake County, Illinois. The marathon is a Boston Qualifier and the event runs each Oct..

Trail races at Lawless Park in Vandalia, Michigan on an all trail course through forest, streams and lakes. Distances include a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a 1K kids run with chip timing and on course aid.

Timed trail races at St. Patrick's County Park near South Bend on October 17, 2026. Options include 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour races on mostly dirt and grass trails with short asphalt crossings.

A trail event at Deer Grove Forest Preserve offering 50K, 25K and a 5 mile option on mostly single track loops, with stocked aid stations, marked maps and an emphasis on whimsy and inclusion.

Howl-o-ween 5k at Busse Woods is a themed run and walk supporting animal shelters; the chip timed 5k welcomes dogs without separate registration and includes a shirt and finisher medal.

A nighttime run and walk at Lake County Fairgrounds on October 30, 2026 featuring a timed 5K, a non-timed 2K, a market with live performances, costume contests, and awards.

A trail running event at Camp Big Timber in Elgin with 3 miles, 5 miles and a kids 1/4 mile fun run. The course includes grass, gravel, single-track and a cold creek crossing; proceeds support local youth organizations.