Trail Running Calendar Wisconsin 2025-2026

The Kampf Ice Age Trail Celebration is a multi-day event taking place in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, from May 16 to May 18, 2025. This celebration honors Jack and Sara Kampf's achievement of becoming "Thousand Milers" by hiking the entire Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Participants can join in various..

The Wildflower Run is an exciting running event taking place in Bristol, Wisconsin, featuring a 4.5-mile trail run and a 2-mile fun run/hike through the scenic Bristol Woods County Park. Scheduled for the third Saturday in May, the event coincides with peak wildflower viewing, making it a beautiful..

Rumble on the Ridge is an exciting endurance event inspired by the Backyard Ultra format, taking place on a family dairy farm in Arena, Wisconsin. Participants navigate a looped course, known as "The Drifty Mile," which varies between 1 to 1.25 miles with a minimum elevation gain of 250 feet. Runner..

The Sugar Badger 50/50 and Half is a scenic running event taking place in Belleville, Wisconsin, featuring a 50-mile, 50K, and half marathon distance. The race is set on the flat and soft rail trails of the Badger State Trail and the Sugar River State Trail, offering picturesque views, trestle bridg..

The Tomorrow River Trail Half-Marathon is a scenic running event taking place in Plover, Wisconsin, with the course extending to Amherst, ending at Central Waters Brewing Co. Participants will enjoy over nine miles of the route along the picturesque Tomorrow River Trail. The event is scheduled for J..

Bong Backyards is an ultramarathon event held at Richard Bong State Recreation Area in Brighton, Wisconsin, on June 6, 2025. The event offers multiple race distances, including the Backyard Ultra and Backyard 24, catering to runners of all skill levels. Participants can enjoy scenic trails, rolling..

The City of Trail Races, held in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin—known as the "City of Trails"—offers a scenic and challenging trail running experience through the glaciated valley along the Ice Age National Scenic Trail and St. Croix National Scenic Riverway.The event features five distances: 2K, 5K, 10..

The Jack Lake Crazy Eights Trail Run will take place in Deerbrook on Saturday 7 June 2025. You can run 7 miles.

The Blue Mound Trail Run is an annual trail running event held at Blue Mound State Park in south central Wisconsin. Now in its 21st edition, the run offers two distance options: 10K and 18K. Organized by Wisconsin Trail Runs, a volunteer group, the event features scenic courses through the park’s na..

The Thunderbird Warrior Challenge is a trail running event held at Mt. Ashwabay Outdoor Recreation Area in Bayfield, Wisconsin, on June 14, 2025. It features multiple race distances, including a 50K, 25K, 10K, and a 5K fun run with an obstacle course.The course showcases scenic Northwoods trails, te..

The Kettle Moraine 100 Endurance Races is a premier ultra marathon event held annually in June, featuring a variety of race distances including 100 miles, 100 kilometers, 50 kilometers, and 38 miles. Established in 1996, this trail race showcases the scenic beauty of the Kettle Moraine region, with..

The Strawberry Solstice Run is an annual 10-hour overnight trail race held in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, organized by the Driftless Trail Collective. Participants run a 5.25-mile loop through the scenic Driftless Area, starting at dusk and finishing at dawn. The event features traditional aid stat..

The Whitewater Trail Challenge is a scenic trail running event held in Whitewater, Wisconsin, along a portion of the iconic Ice Age Trail. This National Scenic Trail showcases the glacially sculpted landscape of the region. The event offers three race distances: 10K, half marathon (21K), and 50K, fe..

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 short paved section. The event offers multiple race durations includ..

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 in Solon Springs, Wisconsin, along the scenic North Country Trail near Lake St. Croix. The races feature a variety of distances including a 5K, half marathon, marathon, and a unique 50/50 Mystery Ultra, which ranges between 50 kilo..

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, taking place from July 26-27, 2025. Participants can compete solo or as part of a team in 6-hour, 12-hour, and 24-hour categories, aiming to complete as many laps as possible. The event features a vibrant atmosphere with vendors, li..

The Kinni is an adventurous trail race held at Kinnickinnic State Park in River Falls, Wisconsin. Participants navigate using a map to find four hidden books across varied terrains, including rugged trails and scenic landscapes. The race covers approximately 10-13 miles, emphasizing strategy, endura..