Trail Running calendar near Delmar 2026-2027

A trail 5K at Byron Forest Preserve with chip timing and awards by age group, plus a 1 mile Fun Run with a participation medal. Parking and indoor restrooms are available onsite.

A repeat-loop endurance event at Lowell Park in Dixon, IL offering 6, 12 and 24 hour options on a 0.411 mile paved loop. Self supported with space for personal aid stations, water provided, and a three person relay option.

Trail races at Lake Macbride State Park in Solon, IA on July 18, 2026 offering 25K and 50K looped courses. The route stays mostly on trails with multiple aid stations, limited field size, and on site parking nearby.

A timed 5k trail run or walk at Connorridge Farms in Oxford, Iowa, with a Virtual 5k option, prairie views, a prairie identification challenge, awards, and on-site finish line music.

Experience the natural beauty of Dubuque with trail races through the Mines of Spain Recreation Area. Enjoy distances ranging from 4 miles to a half marathon followed by a post race party with brick oven pizza and local beer.

An evening trail event in Dixon, IL offering 5, 10 and 15 Miler options plus a 15 Miler relay. The looped grass, gravel, and dirt course includes single track, one aid station at start and finish, finish snacks, and awards.

A multi-event day in Coal Valley with a 5K Mud Adventure Run, a Ninja Kids Run, and a Cross Country Trail Run. Main obstacles include a Tire Wall, Ninja Scaling Wall and Weight Lift; spectator entry is $7.

Part of Hoover Hometown Days on August 8, 2026, the event features a 5K through the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site tall-grass prairie and a 1.5K walk around the Presidential Library grounds.

A 6K run/walk in Springville, Iowa on August 8, 2026, using an alternate town route this year instead of the quarry. Chip timing, age-group and overall awards, packet pickup on race day; proceeds benefit Springville Sports Boosters.

Test your endurance at Prairie du Chien's first backyard ultra featuring a 4.167 mile trail loop through La Riviere Park. Run one lap every hour until only one participant remains or enjoy a relaxed one lap fun run.

Trail races at New Glarus Woods State Park on August 15, 2026 include 16K, 8K, 5K and a free 1K kids run. Proceeds benefit Friends of New Glarus Woods State Park and awards include age-group prizes plus a 16K consistency award.

ScoCo50 is a summer trail event at Scott County Park near Long Grove, IA offering 50K, 10 mile and 5 mile options on a mostly dirt and grass looped course with staffed aid stations, limited crew access, and a strict no‑refund policy.

A technical trail event at Franklin Creek State Natural Area featuring 5K and 10K routes with multiple creek crossings, limestone bluffs, and awards. Proceeds support the Franklin Creek Conservation Association.

Pleasant Creek Trail Run on September 12, 2026 in Palo, Iowa offers 15K, 30K and 45K looped trail races on dirt and grass with rolling hills, age group and overall awards, cash prizes, and a post-race cookout.

A four hour, looped trail event on a one mile circuit at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve near Andalusia, Illinois City. The course features single track, rocks and steep sections and offers a Hard option with greater elevation per loop.

Experience ten miles of hills and winding trails through the Byron Forest Preserve and Nardi Equine Prairie. This cup free race features cash prizes and a post race celebration with pizza at Hairy Cow Brewing Company.

A non-timed 2K and 5K trail run/walk at Case Creek Valley that welcomes leashed dogs and supports Rock Island County Animal Care & Control Shelter, with race bibs, optional T-shirts, finisher dog tags, and hydration stations.

A grassroots looped ultramarathon in Dixon, IL with a roughly 7.85 mile loop and distances to 100 miles. The course mixes singletrack, meadow and gravel, features two aid stations, allows crew and pacers, and awards finishers.

Trail races at Swiss Valley Nature Center in Peosta, Iowa offer 5.2 mile loops in three distance options, with multiple loops forming the 25K and 50K. Camping, showers, and shuttle service are available for participants.

Point-to-point, all-trail ultramarathon along the Hennepin Canal between Sterling and Colona, Illinois, offering 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and team relay options with regular aid stations and finisher awards.