Trail Running calendar near Mercer 2026-2027

A community July 4 event in Land O Lakes featuring a 5K on mixed surfaces and a youth fun run. Proceeds support Great Headwaters Trails and the Land O' Lakes community playground.

A community 5K trail run and 1 mile fun run/walk at MECCA Trails in Mercer, WI, supporting northern Wisconsin veterans and veteran organizations, with awards for age groups and separate T-shirt pre-orders.

A community running event in Brule, WI offering a 5 mile point to point course on gravel and ski trails and a 2 mile out and back on Afterhours Road, with registration open May through August and a $15 fee.

Trail running and mountain bike races at the Underdown Trail near Merrill, WI feature multiple distances on well marked singletrack with boardwalks, aid stations, awards, and a postrace gathering with music.

A trail race in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest on large sections of the Ice Age Trail offering 100 mile, 100k and 50k distances. Organizers reserve nearby Spearhead campground and the course uses single-track and forest roads.

A community trail run in Exeland, Wisconsin supporting the Siri Strong Foundation’s scholarships and youth programs. Distances include a 5K and a 1 mile kids fun run, with age-group awards and top overall medals.

A 50 mile single loop and a half marathon through Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park near Ironwood, Michigan. The course features steep climbs, technical trails, remote sections, and staffed aid stations with hot options.

The Birkie Trail Run on September 26, 2026 at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead in Cable, WI offers multiple trail distances including a marathon, half marathon, new 10K, 5K and an 8.5 mile Nordic Trek.

Rump Roast Run in Minocqua features a 1 mile kids run, a 5K and a 10K along Lake Minocqua and the Bearskin State Trail. The races take place with the Beef-A-Rama festival, including live music, food vendors and a beer garden.