Trail Running Calendar Wisconsin 2025-2026

The Phillips Flurry 5K & 10K Race/Run/Walk is set to take place on January 25, 2025, in Phillips, Wisconsin. This annual event features multiple categories, including adult and youth races, as well as virtual options for participants unable to attend in person. The race encourages team participation..

The Birkie Tour: Tour by Day/Race by Night is an exciting event taking place in Cable, Wisconsin. Participants can enjoy a Day Tour on marked trails, choosing their distance while exploring the scenic Birkie Skate and Classic trails, as well as newly revamped trails around Mt. Telemark. After a day ..

The Himanaji Winter Challenge is a 5.1 km snowshoe race organized by Tara Lila, taking place at the Ripco Road Park Unit in Eagle River, Wisconsin. The event aims to encourage participants to physically challenge themselves while enjoying the scenic beauty of the Northwoods during winter. The name "..

The Wolf Tracks Rendezvous 42k is a premier cross-country ski race held at Minocqua Winter Park, featuring both 42k and 24k courses. Participants can choose between skate and classic skiing techniques, making it accessible for various skill levels. This event is recognized as an official qualifier f..

The Frozen Assets 5K Run/Walk, organized by Clean Lakes Alliance, invites participants to experience a unique running event on the frozen surface of Lake Mendota in Madison, Wisconsin. This event features both a chip-timed 5K and an untimed walk, allowing individuals of all ages to join in the fun. ..

The Hayward Lions Club Pre-Birkie 2025 is an exciting winter sports event scheduled for February 8, 2025, in Hayward, Wisconsin. Participants can choose from various race formats, including 42K and 26K options for both men and women, featuring skate and classic skiing styles. All racers will receive..

The Scotch Creek Woodland Waddle is a 5K snowshoe walk/run event taking place in the scenic Scotch Creek Preserve in Edgar, Wisconsin. Participants will navigate single track and groomed trails featuring slight elevation changes. The race is set to occur regardless of snow conditions, ensuring an en..

ARKTOS is an ultra-running event taking place in Dousman, Wisconsin, from February 22 to 23, 2025. The event features various challenges, including 6-hour, 12-hour, and 20-hour races, available for both solo runners and relay teams of up to four participants. With a cap of 160 runners, the event is ..

The Squirrel Hill Loopy Loppet is a fun winter sports event held at Minocqua Winter Park, designed to celebrate the end of the ski season. Participants can choose between skate or classic skiing techniques, with options for a 6km race (one loop) or a 12km race (two loops). Costumes are encouraged, a..

The NK50k is an annual trail running event held in Greenbush, Wisconsin, featuring a scenic point-to-point course along the Northern Kettle Moraine Ice Age Trail. Participants can expect a fun and challenging experience, with aid stations providing water, sports drinks, and snacks throughout the rou..

The Trailbreaker is an annual running event held in Waukesha, Wisconsin, since 1993, featuring a variety of races including a Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Walk, and a Kiddos 1K. Organized by the Park Foundation of Waukesha, the event serves as a fundraiser to enhance local parks and recreation ..

The Tour de Dodge is an annual trail running event organized by the Driftless Trail Collective, taking place at Governor Dodge State Park in Dodgeville, WI. Scheduled for April 19, 2025, the event features three race distances: 50K, 27K, and 10K, with varying elevation gains and aid stations along t..

NCTRaces: Bird Sanctuary is a running event taking place in the Douglas County Wildlife Area, known for its scenic brush prairie habitat. Participants can choose between two distances: a 10k and a 20k, both primarily on single-track trails. The 10k course features a mix of open prairie and timber, m..

The Chippewa Trail Races, taking place on April 26, 2025, in New Auburn, Wisconsin, offers a variety of trail running events including a 50K, 50K Relay, 20 Miler, and 10K. The courses primarily utilize the scenic Ice Age Trail and Circle Trail, featuring an out-and-back format marked with pink flags..

The Sunset Safari 10k Trail Run is part of the 12th Annual Moonlight Meltdown event, taking place in Belgium, Wisconsin. This hybrid/crossover trail run offers participants a scenic experience through Harrington Beach State Park, featuring a 1.2-mile stretch on a snowmobile trail. The event is organ..

The WausaUltra event, taking place from May 2 to 5, 2025, in Wausau, WI, features three unique race formats: Limitless, Solo, and Double. The Limitless race challenges participants to run a 4.167-mile loop as many times as possible until only one runner remains. The Solo and Double options allow par..

The Popple Shoot Trail Races, organized by Big Slo Running, will take place in Minong, Wisconsin, on May 3, 2025. This event features four race distances: 10K, 25K, 62K, and 87K, all set on a mix of flat public ATV trails, single lane ATV trails, and county roads. The races aim to raise funds for fo..

The Willow 20 Miler is an exciting trail running event taking place at Willow River State Park in Hudson, Wisconsin. Participants can choose between a challenging 20-mile course featuring two scenic loops or a 10-mile course that navigates a single loop through the park's beautiful landscapes. The e..

The Donald Dash Trail Run is an exciting running event taking place in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, featuring two race distances: a 5K and a 15K. Designed to cater to both novice and experienced runners, the course includes a mix of prairie, single track, and hills, providing a challenging yet enjoyable ..

The Prickly Pine Jackpot 24 Hour Solo/Relay is an exciting long-distance running event taking place in the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest. Scheduled for May 3-4, 2025, participants can choose from various race formats, including 6-hour, 12-hour, and 24-hour solo or relay options. The course feat..