Trail Running calendar near Dodgeville 2026-2027

Trail races at Swiss Valley Nature Preserve near Peosta, Iowa, run on a 5.2 mile loop with creek crossings and steep climbs. Options include 50K, 25K and a single 5.2 mile loop, with free camping and showers nearby.

Trail events at Rock River Heritage County Park on October 3, 2026 include a timed 5K with chip timing and a guided 2.4 mile walk, plus a park celebration with music, food trucks, tastings, and raffles.

Explore the scenic trails and steep hills of Mirror Lake State Park with several distances available. Finish your race with refreshments and s'mores around a campfire while supporting local park projects.

Autumn Leaf Run is a 5K trail event at Oakdale Nature Preserve in Freeport on 10/03/2026. The looped course crosses prairies, creek and wooded trails and raises funds for park improvements through the Freeport Parks Foundation.

Two trail routes around Indian Lake County Park in Cross Plains, Wisconsin feature wetlands, forested slopes, and a section of the Ice Age Trail. The event is cup free and includes post-race music, food, and awards.

A community 2-mile cross country run/walk at Glacier Creek Middle School with in-person and virtual options, evening and race-day packet pickup, live electronic results, and awards; proceeds support course upkeep and the high school cross-c..

Trail ultra at Bethel Horizons in the Driftless Area offering 50K, 20M and 10M looped courses with mixed singletrack, grassy ridgelines, rocky climbs, fully stocked aid stations and chip timing.

A trail running event at Backbone State Park in Dundee, Iowa, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, organized by Backbone Lake Friends, offering a 4.3 mile Original route and a 10K Lake Loop with stated difficulty levels.

A multi-loop trail ultra in Dubuque with 100 mile and 100 kilometer options, varied terrain and substantial elevation gain through the Mines of Spain Recreation Area.

Nature-based out-and-back event in Roscoe, IL offering a 5K run or 2 mile walk on mixed gravel and crushed limestone, starting at Roscoe Middle School and passing a water station twice.

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 seasonal beauty of Clayton County at the Pony Hollow Trail 15K and 5K. Run through the historic Motor Mill park area and enjoy the autumn foliage on this established trail course.

A multi-distance trail event in Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest offering ultra distances, a 50K and a 15K Fun Run, with aid stations, pacing rules, finisher awards, and proceeds funding forest projects.

A November trail event in the Mines of Spain near Dubuque, IA, offering 25K and 50K courses with three aid stations and roughly 2200 or 4400 feet of elevation gain. The routes run on single-track and prairie trails with river and monument v..

A Backyard Ultra in Delmar IA on November 13, 2026 where runners complete a 4.16 mile loop each hour until one remains. Participants receive a 10x10 foot camp space, may bring 1 to 3 crew members, and registration is capped at 250.

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 night trail event in Lake Mills WI with 16 mile and 31 mile out and back options on flat crushed limestone. Winter trail conditions vary and aid, drop bag rules, and required lights and reflective gear differ by distance.

Trail races at Donald County Park include 5 km, 15 km and a Kids One Mile Fun Run across prairie, single-track, sand and bridges. Proceeds support Friends of Donald Park for trail maintenance and repair.

The Friends of Yellow River State Forest Trail Run will take place in Harpers Ferry from Friday 7 May 2027 to Saturday 8 May 2027. You can run between 5 and 21 kilometers.