Trail Running calendar near Blue Mounds 2026-2027

Participate in a half marathon, 5K, or rucking event at Zachariah's Acres in Oconomowoc. Support nature based programs for children with special needs while exploring prairie trails and wildflowers.

Test your endurance at the inaugural HELIOS Ultra in the Southern Kettle Moraine Forest. Choose between 6, 12, or 20 hour timeframes as a solo runner or a relay team.

Looped trail races on the Driftless Area bluffs near Dodgeville, WI offering 50K, 20 mile and 10 mile options over mixed technical terrain with aid stations, drop bags, pacers for the 50K, and awards for top finishers.

A multi loop trail ultramarathon in the Mines of Spain Recreation Area near Dubuque, Iowa offering **100 mile** and **100 kilometer** options, varied terrain, significant elevation, scenic Mississippi River views, and set time limits.

Join the Jaimie Cox Memorial Run on October 17, 2026 in Roscoe, Illinois for a community 5K or 2 mile walk along the scenic Stone Bridge Trail. Family friendly with kids and virtual options, supporting the Jaimie Cox scholarship.

An October trail run at the Black Hawk Unit of the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway, organized by volunteers. Proceeds support local conservation groups and the event posts results and photos after the run.

Experience the historic Ice Age Trail during this autumn ultramarathon in the Southern Kettle Moraine Forest. Choose between 50k and 100k distances featuring on site branded wooden medals and scenic fall colors.

Trail endurance runs in the Mines of Spain near Dubuque offering 25K and 50K courses on single track with scenic river and bluff views and three stocked aid stations.

Explore the forest trails and hills of Lake Geneva at this multi distance trail event. Choose from several individual races or join a team relay for a day of outdoor activity and festival atmosphere.

Bucks & Does 13.1 Pointer is a multi-distance running, walking, and ruck event at Nashotah Park on 11/14/2026. Distances range from a youth Bambi Run to a 13.1 Pointer, and every finisher receives a wooden finisher medal.

A community Turkey Trot through Atwood Park near 5k with chipped timing, common trail obstacles and door prizes. No GPS or timing devices are allowed and donations are collected for local causes.

A winter trail event at Governor Dodge State Park on Dec 5, 2026 offering 50K, 25K and 15K over horse trails, single and double track with multiple aid stations, cup-less hydration, and specific pacer and crewing rules for the 50K.

A dog friendly trail running event at Lake Geneva Ziplines and Adventures with a 4 mile loop, an 8 mile option, and a focus on Canicross. Awards are reserved for teams running with dogs and all finishers receive a small gift.

A night running event near Lake Mills, WI on a flat crushed‑limestone rails-to-trails course offering 16 and 31 mile out-and-back distances with required lights, reflective gear, and cupless aid stations.

A winter obstacle event in Lake Geneva on January 30, 2027 offering distances from a kids course to a 20K Yeti Challenge, plus a competitive Elite division with cash prizes, team entries, and a virtual race option.

A winter trail ultrarun in Dousman, Wisconsin on Feb 27-28, 2027 offering 6, 12 and 24 hour solo or relay options, winter trail terrain, warming shelters, hot drinks and a post-race meal.

A rugged 5K through maple woods with maple-based snack stops and post-run wood-fired pizza. A Last Person Standing format repeats the same 5K each hour until one runner remains.