Trail Running Calendar Wisconsin 2025-2026

The Strawberry Solstice Run is a 10-hour overnight trail running event held at the Millville Bridle Unit in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Scheduled for June 21, 2025, the race features a 5.25-mile loop course with traditional Driftless Area terrain and elevation, including a challenging climb near th..

The Whitewater Trail Challenge, held in Whitewater, Wisconsin, is a scenic trail running event set along a portion of the iconic Ice Age Trail. This National Scenic Trail showcases the glacially sculpted landscape of Wisconsin with rolling hills and well-established trails. The event offers three ra..

The Dawn to Dusk Endurance Run takes place at Camp Sinawa near Valders, Wisconsin, featuring a challenging 4.5-mile loop course with 330 feet of elevation gain per lap. The trail is primarily single track and dirt Jeep road, with a brief paved section. The event offers multiple race durations includ..

The Run For A Vet in Mercer, Wisconsin, is an annual event held on July 4th at the MECCA trail system. It features a 5K trail run and a 1-mile fun walk/run, offering participants a scenic outdoor experience in the north woods. The event fosters a family-friendly atmosphere focused on fun, fitness, a..

The Kishwauketoe 5K Cross Country Run is a community-focused running event taking place in Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Participants can choose between a 5K run/walk and a children's 1/4 mile walk/run for ages 10 and under. The course features scenic grass trails through hills, woods, and prairie, with..

Dances with Dirt Devil's Lake is an exciting trail running event set in the stunning landscape of Devil's Lake, Wisconsin, known for its unique geological features. Scheduled for July 12, 2025, this midsummer adventure offers various race distances, including 10K, half marathon, full marathon, 50K,..

NCTRaces: Palmer's is a trail running event held at Palmer's Landing near Solon Springs, Wisconsin, along the North Country Trail by Lake St. Croix. The races feature a variety of distances including a 5K, half marathon, marathon, and a unique 50/50 Mystery Ultra ranging between 50 kilometers and 50..

The Cliff Runner 10K is an extreme trail running event held in Sherwood, Wisconsin, within High Cliff State Park. Covering a challenging 10-kilometer course, the race features mostly single-track trails with natural obstacles such as rocks, roots, boulders, and hills, accumulating over 500 feet of e..

The Wausau Trail Run is an exciting running event scheduled for July 25-26, 2025, in Wausau, Wisconsin. As part of the Wausau 24 weekend, it features various trail running distances, including a 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon, all set on the scenic single track mountain bike and ski trails at Nine Mile..

Wausau 24 is the largest 24-hour mountain bike race in the Midwest, held annually at Nine Mile County Forest near Wausau, Wisconsin. Participants can compete solo or in teams across 6, 12, and 24-hour race categories, completing as many laps as possible on a challenging course. The event features a..

The Kinni is an adventurous running event held at Kinnickinnic State Park in River Falls, Wisconsin. Unlike traditional races, participants navigate the park using a provided map to find four hidden books, tearing out pages matching their bib numbers as proof. Covering varied terrain, runners cover..

The "Thanks Sandy" event is a 9-mile trail run held at Kohler-Andrae State Park in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. The course features a mostly flat terrain with a total elevation gain of 509 feet and descent of 485 feet, combining concrete paths, wide woodland trails, sandy shoreline running along Lake Michi..

The Underdown Trail Races, held in Merrill, Wisconsin, offer challenging trail running events including 60k, marathon, and half marathon distances. Set in the scenic Underdown Trail system, the course features backcountry singletrack trails shaped by ancient glaciers, with numerous hills and isolate..

The New Glarus Woods Trail Run is an annual event that celebrates outdoor fitness and community spirit, taking place in New Glarus, Wisconsin. This year marks the 6th edition of the run, which is part of the Savanna Trail Run Series. The event features multiple race options, including a 1 Mile Fun R..

Trystan's Backyard Ultra, held at La Riviere Park in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, is a unique endurance running event featuring a challenging 4.167-mile loop through scenic trails with 200–350 feet of elevation gain. Runners must complete each loop within one hour, with the race continuing until onl..

Run The Hawk Trail Run takes place at the historic Blackhawk Ski Club in Middleton, Wisconsin. This endurance event features 3, 6, and 12-hour challenges where participants complete as many laps as possible on a scenic 2.25-mile loop with 345 feet of elevation gain per lap. The course includes diver..

The Midwest States 100 is an ultra running event held in Westboro, Wisconsin, within the scenic Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. The race features three distances: 100 miles, 100 kilometers, and 50 kilometers, all primarily run on the iconic Ice Age Trail, a 1,000-mile National Scenic Trail know..

The Mindy Creek Trail Races take place in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, starting at the Polk County Information Center. The event offers three distances: a marathon, half-marathon, and 10K, all featuring scenic trails with a mix of single track, gravel, paved, and grass surfaces.The marathon involves..

The Ironbull Ultra Trail event, known as the Rib Mountain Trail Races, takes place in Wausau, Wisconsin, at Rib Mountain State Park. It features three race distances: a challenging 50k consisting of three loops with over 7,000 feet of elevation gain, a 25k with 1.5 loops, and a 15k single loop with..

Last Dot Standing is a unique endurance running event held at Belleville Community Park in Belleville, Wisconsin. Participants alternate running 4.2-mile legs between Belleville and Dot's Tavern, a historic local tavern, with one hour to complete each segment. The race continues hourly until only on..