Trail Running calendar near Glendale 2026-2027

Timed ultrarunning at Lapham Peak State Park with 24, 12 and 6 hour options plus a distance division for marathon and longer targets. One mile loop, chip timing, an aid station, and a cupless refill policy.

Trail half and full marathons at High Cliff State Park in Sherwood, WI, featuring lake views, technical singletrack and prairie sections. The event is cupless, provides aid stations and a post race pasta buffet.

Echo 136 is a 136-mile trail event on the Ice Age State Trail in Whitewater, WI, featuring varied trail types and nine staffed aid stations. Participants have 55 hours to complete the course and should follow event policies for crews and eq..

Timed 12- and 6-hour races on a scenic 2 mile loop along Evanston's lakefront and the Northwestern campus. The event includes two aid stations, public water fountains, and handmade finisher awards.

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.

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.

A fall trail event at Lapham Peak State Forest featuring timed 5K and 10K runs, accessible walk options, and a free 1K Smokey Bear run for children age 10 and under; participant shirts, awards, and post-event treats are included.

A community 5k and a 54 yard dash on October 4, 2026 in Glendale with an out-and-back course on the Oak Leaf Trail. Registration includes all-day entry to Milwaukee's Original Oktoberfest at Old Heidelberg Park.

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.

Timed ultraruns in Southern Kettle Moraine Forest on Oct 10 to Oct 11, 2026. Solo runners or teams of up to four complete as many 3, 5, or 6 mile McMiller Trail loops as possible in 6, 12 or 20 hour formats.

Multiple endurance trail distances on a flat, crushed gravel section of the Des Plaines River Trail, starting and finishing at Half Day Forest Preserve in Lake County, Illinois. The marathon is a Boston Qualifier and the event runs each Oct..

Trail runs and a 1-mile walk at Fox Hill Nature Preserve on 10/11/2026, held to support conservation in the Cedar Lakes region; varied distances include 5K, 10K, a 1-mile walk, and a Kiddos 1K.

A memorial 5K run and 2 mile walk in Roscoe, Illinois on October 17, 2026. The out and back course uses local trails and crushed limestone, includes a water station, and offers a virtual supporter option.

Soul Crusher is a trail race in Crystal Lake, IL offering 10 mile and 5 mile options on single track forest trails with looped sections and occasional extra mileage. Packet pickup is available the day before and a 3 hour 30 minute cutoff ap..

A Halloween-themed trail event in Pingree Grove, IL on October 23, 2026 with multiple 5 km heats, haunted sets and animatronics, plus a costume contest, bonfire and food; spectator fee $10, free parking.

Howl-o-ween 5k at Busse Woods is a themed run and walk supporting animal shelters; the chip timed 5k welcomes dogs without separate registration and includes a shirt and finisher medal.

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 runs and a walking option use a rolling park course that starts at the southwest corner and returns through woods, service road, and open sections with occasional rough footing and visible seasonal foliage.

A trail running event at Camp Big Timber in Elgin, IL on November 8, 2026 offering 3 mile and 5 mile courses plus a Kids Fun Run. The course includes grass, gravel and a creek crossing and supports local youth organizations.

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.