Trail Running calendar near Merrill 2026-2027

An evening trail race at Nine Mile County Forest with 5K, 10K and 20K lap options on singletrack and ski trails. The looped course requires lights and provides on-course water and nutrition at key points.

The First Mondays Summer Trail Series will take place in Iola on Monday 3 August 2026.

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 team trail relay at Nine Mile Forest on September 18-19, 2026, featuring 117 miles of single-track forest trails, multiple team formats and on-site camping options with village amenities like bonfires, music and food trucks.

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.

A new annual trail race at Iola Winter Sports Club on 10/17/2026 offering 25 km, 10 km and 5 km courses on singletrack and ski trails, with aid stations, post-race snacks, medals and age-group awards.

A multi-day trail event in Wausau using a 4.167 mile loop. Choose the last-runner-standing Limitless format, one or two loop races, or a short kids race.