Trail Running calendar near Cross Plains 2026-2027

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.

A multi-format event at Pike Lake State Park on August 1, 2026 offering distances from a 0.6 mile kids run to a 13.1 mile half marathon, with shaded trails and post-race watermelon.

Experience the natural beauty of Dubuque with trail races through the Mines of Spain Recreation Area. Enjoy distances ranging from 4 miles to a half marathon followed by a post race party with brick oven pizza and local beer.

Test your endurance at Prairie du Chien's first backyard ultra featuring a 4.167 mile trail loop through La Riviere Park. Run one lap every hour until only one participant remains or enjoy a relaxed one lap fun run.

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.

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.

Timed 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour runs take place at Lapham Peak State Park on September 5 and 6, 2026, on a one mile loop with night lighting and chip timing. The event includes a cupless aid station and a Distance division.

A new trail race in Verona, Wisconsin offering 5K and 10K courses through prairies, woodlands and oak savannas. Net proceeds support Prairie Moraine Friends for park restoration; parking is limited and ride sharing is encouraged.

A three day trail event at Rock Cut State Park featuring a night 10 km plus 25 km and 50 km races, with single race entries and Triple Crown series options that award commemorative spike prizes to finishers.

Last Dot Standing in Belleville WI pairs hourly 4.2 mile runs between Belleville Community Park and Dot's Tavern until one runner remains. The weekend also features 24 hour and 48 hour races with buckles for 100, 150 and 200 mile finishes.

Experience ten miles of hills and winding trails through the Byron Forest Preserve and Nardi Equine Prairie. This cup free race features cash prizes and a post race celebration with pizza at Hairy Cow Brewing Company.

Experience the unique terrain of the driftless region at Yellow River State Forest. Choose from 5K 10K or half marathon distances and enjoy post race food games and sponsor giveaways.

Echo 136 in Whitewater, WI is a 136 mile trail ultramarathon on the Ice Age State Trail with a 55 hour cutoff and 10 aid stations. The event lists about 11,148 ft of ascent and is organized by TYDISH Running.

A women only Last Woman Standing trail event on a roughly one to 1.25 mile loop with 250 to 300 ft of climb per lap near Arena Wisconsin. Laps repeat every 20 minutes until one runner remains.

Emmy's Rustic Run is a Fort Atkinson trail run and family fun day raising funds for the A-T Children's Project, featuring a 5k, a one mile walk, kids races and virtual participation.

Join this trail event at Minooka Park featuring half marathon 10K and 5K distances. Participants can choose between running walking and rucking on a scenic course with shaded trails and a notable hill challenge.

A weekend multi-sport event in Yellow River State Forest combining trail running, catch-and-release fly fishing, and craft beer. Organized by Running Rivers, proceeds support habitat improvement and promote responsible outdoor recreation.