Trail Running calendar near Brighton 2026-2027

Trail races at Wolf Road Woods on June 27, 2026 offer three loop choices covering 3, 6 and 9 miles with varied off-road surfaces, tiered registration fees and post-race refreshments and awards.

Trail 5K and a children's 1/4 mile at Kishwauketoe Nature Center in Williams Bay. The grass trail course passes through hills, woods and prairie, includes a water stop, parking across the street, and awards for top finishers.

A prairie trail run and walk at Lapham Peak State Forest in Delafield supporting prairie management. The event features grass hiking and mountain bike trails, shirts for the first 100 participants, awards for run winners, and on-site regist..

A trail 5K at Byron Forest Preserve with chip timing and awards by age group, plus a 1 mile Fun Run with a participation medal. Parking and indoor restrooms are available onsite.

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.

A cross-country 5k and youth 1.6-mile event in Verona, WI on July 12, 2026, with individual and team competition, age-group and team awards, and proceeds supporting the Movin' Shoes Running Club scholarship fund.

A mixed relay in Brookfield with four 3K legs per team and an optional 6K two person relay. Entry is $25 or $20 for USATF members and proceeds support the Brookfield Central Cross Country team.

The Casual Hikers 10K will take place in La Grange on Saturday 1 August 2026. You can run 10 kilometers.

Continuous 3.1 miles loop race at Deer Grove East offering 40 or 50 mile options with a 12 hour cutoff. Centralized aid every lap, designated crew access, pacers allowed, and on-course medical support.

Loop-based trail event at Deer Grove East Forest Preserve in Palatine, Illinois. Distances run from 5K to 50K and each lap returns to a central aid station so athletes can decide how far to continue.

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.

A Scottish Highlander themed obstacle race in Pingree Grove, Illinois featuring 3K family, 5K and 15K heats with 20 to 30 obstacles, plus a torch lit night race and a haunted 5K. Spectator fee on-site is $10 and parking is free.

A community 5K and a kids 1 mile fun run at Token Springs Elementary on 08/15/2026. The mostly bike-path out and back course runs through The Reserve neighborhood and supports the Sun Prairie West Cross Country Team.

Trail races at New Glarus Woods State Park on August 15, 2026 include 16K, 8K, 5K and a free 1K kids run. Proceeds benefit Friends of New Glarus Woods State Park and awards include age-group prizes plus a 16K consistency award.

A community cross country style event at Lussier Stadium in Madison featuring a 5 km run and a 1 mile walk; established as a memorial and serving as a fundraiser for LaFollette High School middle school feeder schools.

A loop based endurance event at Busse Woods near Chicago that uses a clearly marked 3.1 mile loop over crushed limestone and gravel trails. Distances range from 5K to 50K and every completed loop counts.

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.

Multi-hour looped trail challenges at Blackhawk Ski Club in Middleton, WI, with individual and team relay options, plus a 1.7 mile fun run that highlights the course features and terrain.

Run the Rails in Elburn, IL features a 1-mile fun run plus 4- and 7-mile races at Prairie Park, crossing the Union Pacific West rail line, with proceeds supporting the Elburn Parks Commission.

A trail race at Paul Douglas Forest Preserve offering approximate 4, 9.5 and 13 mile courses. Part of the Dick Pond Athletics trail series and benefiting Chicago Area Mountain Bikers, with awards, a raffle, and on-course water stations.