Trail Running calendar near Monona 2026-2027

A trail running event on June 20, 2026, near Rice Lake in Whitewater, Wisconsin, using an out and back section of the Ice Age Trail. Routes range from 10K to 50K and include varied footing from smooth to technical.

Trail 5K and a children's 1/4 mile at Kishwauketoe Nature Center in Williams Bay. The grass trail course passes through hills, woods and prairie, includes a water stop, parking across the street, and awards for top finishers.

A trail running event at Devil's Lake near Baraboo, WI on July 11, 2026, offering distances from 10K to 50 miles, marked courses with aid, post-race food and a finisher medal.

A prairie run and walk at Lapham Peak State Forest on July 11, 2026, using grass hiking and mountain bike trails. The event raises funds for prairie management and includes shirts for the first 100 participants and awards for winners.

A trail 5K at Byron Forest Preserve with chip timing and awards by age group, plus a 1 mile Fun Run with a participation medal. Parking and indoor restrooms are available onsite.

MSRC XC 5k Classic is a cross country race at Verona Area High School on July 12, 2026. It includes a 5k and a 1.6 mile kids race, team scoring for teams of five runners, and awards across multiple age and team categories.

A 10K walk/run on August 1, 2026, through the Nordic Trail System in Kettle Moraine State Forest with water refill stations, trail snacks, a cup-less policy, and donations supporting The Salvation Army.

Experience the natural beauty of Dubuque with trail races through the Mines of Spain Recreation Area. Enjoy distances ranging from 4 miles to a half marathon followed by a post race party with brick oven pizza and local beer.

A Scottish Highlander themed obstacle race in Pingree Grove, Illinois featuring 3K family, 5K and 15K heats with 20 to 30 obstacles, plus a torch lit night race and a haunted 5K. Spectator fee on-site is $10 and parking is free.

A community 5K and a kids 1 mile fun run at Token Springs Elementary on 08/15/2026. The mostly bike-path out and back course runs through The Reserve neighborhood and supports the Sun Prairie West Cross Country Team.

Trail races at New Glarus Woods State Park on August 15, 2026 include 16K, 8K, 5K and a free 1K kids run. Proceeds benefit Friends of New Glarus Woods State Park and awards include age-group prizes plus a 16K consistency award.

A community cross country style event at Lussier Stadium in Madison featuring a 5 km run and a 1 mile walk; established as a memorial and serving as a fundraiser for LaFollette High School middle school feeder schools.

Multi-hour looped trail challenges at Blackhawk Ski Club in Middleton, WI, with individual and team relay options, plus a 1.7 mile fun run that highlights the course features and terrain.

Tough Mudder Chicago on August 29, 2026 at Richardson Adventure Farm features 5K and 15K obstacle runs, an 8-hour Infinity lap format, Mudder Village festival amenities, and finisher medals, shirts, headbands and drinks.

Timed 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour runs take place at Lapham Peak State Park on September 5 and 6, 2026, on a one mile loop with night lighting and chip timing. The event includes a cupless aid station and a Distance division.

A new trail race in Verona, Wisconsin offering 5K and 10K courses through prairies, woodlands and oak savannas. Net proceeds support Prairie Moraine Friends for park restoration; parking is limited and ride sharing is encouraged.

A three day trail event at Rock Cut State Park featuring a night 10 km plus 25 km and 50 km races, with single race entries and Triple Crown series options that award commemorative spike prizes to finishers.

Alternating one hour legs of 4.2 miles between Belleville Community Park and Dot's Tavern form a last person standing race. The weekend also features 24 hour and 48 hour races on the same loop with distance buckles and prize pots.

Experience ten miles of hills and winding trails through the Byron Forest Preserve and Nardi Equine Prairie. This cup free race features cash prizes and a post race celebration with pizza at Hairy Cow Brewing Company.

Echo 136 in Whitewater, WI is a 136 mile ultramarathon on the Ice Age State Trail with a 55 hour cutoff and ten staffed aid stations. The course records about 11,148 ft gain and 10,961 ft loss.