Trail Running calendar near Jefferson 2026-2027

Run the Hawk offers timed trail challenges on a scenic 2.25-mile loop at Wisconsin's Blackhawk Ski Club. Choose from 3, 6, or 12-hour solo or relay events, or a shorter 1.7-mile fun run. The event features unique course landmarks, team tent..

Run the Rails offers a unique 1, 4, or 7-mile run starting from Prairie Park in Elburn. The courses cross a rail line bridge, providing views of the surrounding countryside. This community event supports the Elburn Parks Commission.

The Summer Trail Classic offers three distances on the single-track trails of Paul Douglas Forest Preserve. It's the third race in a yearly trail series, with proceeds supporting local trail maintenance. Participants receive a running vest..

Course and Terrain The Echo 136 is a 136-mile ultramarathon that uses the Ice Age State Trail. The course travels north from the Southern Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest near Whitewater, Wisconsin. The terrain includes wide groomed..

Run or walk the Fall into Fall Trail 5k in Janesville on October 3, a scenic timed trail through wooded dirt paths with beautiful fall views. Stay for live music, food trucks, beer and wine tasting and raffles; register by Sept 15 to guaran..

Run through scenic Mirror Lake State Park on trails featuring lake views, sandstone cliffs, and hills. Choose from distances including a kids' mile, a 5K walk or run, a 10K, or a half marathon. Post-race treats include s'mores by a campfire..

A fall event at Zachariah's Acres in Oconomowoc that raises funds for children with special needs. Routes include a half marathon, two 5K options including ruck, and a one mile family walk and roll through prairie and woodland scenery.

Event Overview The Broken Rock Trail Runs take place at Bethel Horizons in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, within the Driftless Area. The event name comes from the Broken Rock Trail, which features a steep rock-stair climb near the finish. Distances..

The Des Plaines River Trail Races will take place in Lake County on Saturday 10 October 2026. You can run between 21 and 80 kilometers.

Run or walk on scenic trails at Fox Hill Nature Preserve to support land conservation. Choose from a 5K, 10K, or a 1-mile trail walk through forests and prairie. The event is chip-timed and benefits the Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation.

Join the Jaimie Cox Memorial Run on October 17, 2026 in Roscoe, Illinois for a community 5K or 2 mile walk along the scenic Stone Bridge Trail. Family friendly with kids and virtual options, supporting the Jaimie Cox scholarship.

Take on the Soul Crusher trail run through the forested paths of Veteran Acres & Sternes Woods in Crystal Lake. The event features a 5-mile loop course with a chance for extra mileage, finishing with a unique skeleton medal. Prepare for a c..

A 5k trail event in Pingree Grove that combines haunted sets, animatronics, and actors with multiple 5k heats; the day also features a costume contest, bonfire, live entertainment and food options.

Embrace an autumn adventure at the Big Timber XC Challenge, a trail run featuring a famous creek crossing through the woods of Camp Big Timber. Choose between a 3-mile or 5-mile course on grass and gravel paths. All runners get a shirt and..

The Abominable Trail Race offers trail distances from 5K to 30K at LG Ziplines and Adventures. Run solo or form a relay team for the 30K. The event includes a festival base camp with music, food, and vendors.

The Frozen Assets Run will take place in Madison on Saturday 6 February 2027. You can run 5 kilometers.

The Misty's Legacy 100 Mile Challenge will take place in Jefferson on Saturday 1 May 2027. You can run 100 miles.