Trail Running calendar near St. Joseph 2026-2027

A community 5K run/walk around Reeds Lake in East Grand Rapids on July 4, 2026, presented by the East Grand Rapids Community Foundation. Family friendly with on-site and early packet options and proceeds supporting the foundation.

A 5K trail event at North Lake Park in Stevensville MI that raises funds for Alzheimer’s causes. The event is not timed and awards prizes to the three participants who catch the most deer flies using Tred Not Deerfly patches.

H-F Beast Obstacle Course Dash in Homewood, IL on July 12, 2026 features two age categories with obstacle runs. The event awards finisher medals and t shirts and includes an optional prep course in June.

First of a three-race fundraising cross country series for Prairie Heights High and Middle School teams, each race is 4K with awards based on averaged times across all three events.

A community road and trail event in Downtown Dowagiac on July 17, 2026, offering a 5K, 10K and 1 mile family run along roads, a golf course, a cemetery and college trails. Proceeds are split between cancer research and a scholarship fund.

A 10K along the Lake Michigan shoreline combining road, hilly trails and soft dune sand in Laketown Township. Participants must carry their own hydration and proceeds support P.O.R.T.

Second race in a three-event fundraising cross country series in Lagrange supporting Prairie Heights High School and Middle School teams. Each race is 4K and age-group awards are based on average times across all three races.

Team based cross country meet on a 5K course at Richmond Park in Grand Rapids. Includes team and individual registration, a free untimed 1 mile community run and awards sponsored by Gazelle Sports.

Muddy Princess Michigan is a women only 5K obstacle mud run at Rouch Off-Road Vehicle Park on July 26, 2026. The course includes more than 18 obstacles and welcomes participants aged seven and up to run, jog or walk.

Third race of a three-event fundraising cross country series in Lagrange, IN, with three 4K races; awards given by average finishing time across the series.

Oakadoke Trail Runs in Valparaiso, IN features single track trails with varied terrain and pond views. Three distances are offered, aid stations are spaced along the route, and a post race meal is provided; the event is cupless.

The 16th annual Mattawan Wildcat Road & Trail 5K features a mixed road and trail course across the Mattawan campus with more paved sections and a loop around the new track and stadium. Food and drinks follow the race and dogs are not al..

A community cross country event in Mount Prospect offering 1, 2 and 3 mile races. Entry is $25 and proceeds benefit the Little Giraffe Foundation.

Trail running and rucking on Riley Trails in Holland, MI, with half marathon, 10K, and ruck options. Registration closes Aug 12 and 100% of proceeds support the Egress Endurance Project.

A 5K chip-timed run and a 3K scavenger-hunt walk through St. Patrick's County Park featuring trail terrain, participant medallions, post-event refreshments, awards by age group, and proceeds that support park programs.

Loop based endurance event at Busse Woods on August 15, 2026 offering repeated 3.1 mile laps over smooth crushed limestone and packed gravel. Distances range from 5K to 50K with a central aid station and open loop format.

Continuous 3.1 mile loop at Busse Woods near Elk Grove, IL offering 40 and 50 mile options with a fully stocked aid station every lap and a 12 hour cutoff. Runs alongside The Next Loop series but is scored separately.

A free alumni 2 Mile cross country meet on 08/15/2026 in Chicago Heights that uses chip timing and decade-based teams and head-start groups, with team scoring based on finishing place.

A 10-hour endurance run at Bluhm County Park in Westville, IN, on an about 4 mile trail loop. Runners must complete each loop within the hour, earn chips for prize tables, and receive a limited edition t-shirt and wooden medal.

A continuous loop trail race at Half Day Forest Preserve near Vernon Hills, Illinois. Runners complete repeated 3.1 mile loops toward a 40 or 50 mile total with a 12 hour cutoff and a fully stocked aid station each lap.