Trail Running calendar near Bristol 2025-2026

Run or walk the Howl o'ween 5k at Busse Woods for a festive Halloween celebration that supports animal charities. Costumes and dogs are welcome on the flat paved course, with shirts, medals and finish treats for humans and pups.

Among the Trees on Oct 25 in Dousman WI invites trail runners to tackle 50k or 100k routes on Scuppernong and Ice Age Trail loops. Finishers get to brand a wooden medal with optional finish time for a memorable keepsake.

Join the Fancy Nonsense 25k or 50k for a whimsical trail ultra through Palos Trail System near Chicago, featuring runnable single track loops and full aid stations. Expect mischief, laughs, and a joyful return to the love of running.

Run the second annual Optimist Fall Classic at Optimist Community Park in Janesville on October 25, 2025, with 1 mile and 5k trail options. Enjoy scenic looped trails and support the Momentum Track and Cross Country Club for a fun fall race..

Join the ERC John Hennelly Public Cross Country Races at Lovelace Park in Evanston on October 26 2025. Community, open and masters races run a three lap 3.5 mile course across hills and fields. Teams and all ages welcome rain or shine.

Join the Bristol Woods Trail Run at Pringle Nature Center for a scenic 5K and a 2 mile hike through beautiful wooded trails. Held the first Saturday in November, proceeds support environmental education at Pringle Nature Center.

Hit the trails at Elver Park on Saturday November 1 for a family friendly event offering 10K, 5K and a free kids 1K. Finish by the main shelter, enjoy a post race raffle and friendly community vibes.

Join the Warrior 5K & 8K Through The Park on November 8, 2025 in Greenfield Park, West Allis. Enjoy scenic rolling trails, team or solo races, and postrace treats while supporting Wisconsin Lutheran College and a local charity.

Turkey Trails - Greater Chicago is a Thanksgiving-themed running event in Shorewood, Illinois, held at Hammel Woods Route 59 Access (554 Brook Forest Ave). It offers in-person distances of 1 mile, 5k, 10k, a Kid’s Dash, plus a Virtual Race..

Event details The Big Timber XC Challenge takes place Sunday, November 9, 2025 at Camp Big Timber, Big Timber Road at Tyrrell Road, Elgin, Illinois. Distances offered: 3 miles - one loop of the perimeter trail 5 miles - two loops of the pe..

Join the PRO Mixed XC Relay at Mitchell Park in Brookfield on Nov 9, a four leg mixed relay with each teammate running a 3K in male female male female order. Open to clubs and individuals with Youth, High School, Open and Masters divisions.

Run the Fast Track Cross Country Open in Schaumburg on Sunday November 9 with separate men and women races on a scenic 3.05 mile looped grass course. Open to all ages and abilities, teams are welcome.

Event overview The Fast Eddie 50k/5k takes place on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Lapham Peak in Delafield, Wisconsin. The event includes the following distances: 50K 5K The location listed is W329 N, 846 County Trunk Hwy C, Delafield,..

Join the Bucks & Does 13.1 Pointer on November 15, 2025 in Nashotah Park for scenic wood chip trail races including a half, 10K, 5K and a kids Bambi Run. Enjoy shaded paths, chip timing and a unique finisher woodle.

The Forge Trail Run Festival takes place at The Forge: Lemont Quarries in Lemont, Illinois, a late‑fall Midwest trail event set among woods, gravel paths, and the historic Lemont Quarries and I&M Canal. Runners may choose from 10K, 20K (Hal..

Join the Abominable Trail Race at LG Ziplines near Lake Geneva on November 15, 2025 for scenic 5K, 15K and 30K trail courses with individual and relay team options. Finishers get a medal, tee and a craft beer or hot cider.

Join the Orland Park Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning for a chip timed 2.5 mile run through scenic roads, paths and woods near Village Hall. Finishers get a long sleeve dri fit shirt, raffle entry and a chance to win a prize turkey.

Run the 53rd Rockford Road Runners Thanksgiving Turkey Trot on Nov 27 for a rugged 5k trail at Atwood Park with hills, rocks and roots. Enjoy holiday fun while supporting the Rock River Valley Food Pantry and local youth programs.

Chicago Gaelic Park Carraig Challenge The event is a cross country running and walking event at Chicago Gaelic Park / Carraig Irish Pub in Oak Forest, Illinois, on Sunday, November 30, 2025. Two course options are offered: 5K run 1.5 mile..

Run the peaceful Glacial Drumlin State Trail at the Quiet Silence 50k in Lake Mills, WI, with 50k and 25k routes on crushed gravel. This timed race awards top finishers and asks runners to keep quiet for nearby neighborhoods.