Trail Running calendar near Mount Horeb 2025-2026

Elver Park Trail Run takes place at Elver Park in Madison, Wisconsin. It offers three distances: a 10K, a 5K Run/Walk, and a free 1K Kids Fun Run. All races start and finish behind the Main Shelter.The 5K uses the West Side first before returning, while the 10K continues to the East Side for a secon..

The Miner 49er is an endurance running event held in the scenic Mines of Spain near Dubuque, Iowa. It features two race distances: a 25K and a 50K, with the 50K being a double loop of the 25K course. Runners experience approximately 2,200 feet of elevation gain on the 25K and 4,400 feet on the 50K...

The Bucks & Does 13.1 Pointer is a trail running event held in Nashotah Park, Wisconsin, featuring distances of 5K, 10K, and a half marathon (13.1 miles). The course is primarily wood-chipped with some grassy sections, shaded by trees for a comfortable run, and is run in a counterclockwise direction..

Fast Eddie 50k/5k takes place at Lapham Peak in Delafield, Wisconsin. The event offers a challenging 50K consisting of five loops on the Blue Loop, featuring rolling terrain and woodland scenery, alongside a 5K out-and-back on the same trails. Now in its inaugural 50K and fourth year for the 5K, the..

The Abominable Trail Race is an exciting autumn trail running event held annually at LG Ziplines and Adventures in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. It features three race distances: 5K, 15K, and 30K, with the 30K available for individual runners or teams of 2 to 4 in relay format. Participants navigate chall..

The Quiet Silence 50k is an ultramarathon held in Lake Mills, Wisconsin, featuring an out-and-back course on the Glacial Drumlin State Trail. Starting at Rotary Park in Lake Mills, runners head west to the trail's terminus in Cottage Grove, covering a mostly flat, crushed gravel path. Participants h..

Set in Governor Dodge State Park, The Guv’nor Frozen 50 is Driftless Endurance’s winter ultra featuring 50K, 25K, and 15K options. The 50K is two loops totaling about 31 miles with roughly 4,400 feet of elevation gain, traversing a mix of horse trails, dirt single and double tracks, and prairie path..

Whitewalker Ultra 100k is a self-supported ultramarathon held in Palmyra, Wisconsin, starting at Emma Carlin Trailhead. The course comprises two 50k loops, first looping west on the Ice Age Trail to Whitewater and back, followed by a second loop to the Scuppernong Trails and back, totaling 100 kilom..

The Frozen Assets 5K Run/Walk is a unique winter event held in Madison, Wisconsin, where participants run or walk entirely on the frozen surface of Lake Mendota. The 5K course offers scenic views of downtown Madison and the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Starting and finishing at The Edgewa..

ARKTOS is a winter ultramarathon held in Dousman, Wisconsin, within the Southern Kettle Moraine Forest, and part of the Golden Kettle Trail Series. It offers 6-, 12-, and 20-hour options for solo runners or relay teams up to four. Runners complete as many loops as possible on a snow-covered forest c..

The Donald Dash Trail Run is a popular trail running event held at Donald County Park in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin. It offers two race distances: a 5K for beginners and a more challenging 15K for experienced runners. The course features diverse terrain including prairie, single track, sand, slick bridg..

The Prickly Pine Jackpot 24 Hour Solo/Relay is an endurance running event held in the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest near Dousman, Wisconsin. Participants can choose from multiple race options including 6-hour, 12-hour, and 24-hour solo races, as well as 12-hour and 24-hour relays. The course fe..

The Friends of Yellow River State Forest Trail Run/Walk is an annual event held in Harpers Ferry, Iowa, featuring multiple race distances including a family-friendly, fast, and flat 5K on Friday evening, followed by a 5K, 10K, and half marathon on Saturday. The races take place on existing trails wi..

Rumble on the Ridge is a Last Person Standing endurance event held on a private dairy farm in Arena, Wisconsin, in the Driftless Area. Runners tackle The Drifty Mile, a loop of about 1–1.25 miles with at least 250 feet of elevation gain, each loop completed in 20 minutes. The route changes year to y..

Galena Sky Trail Race is held at Chestnut Mountain Resort in Galena, Illinois. It features two timed loop formats: an 8-hour loop and a 4-hour loop on the resort’s trails that climb the same hills skied in winter, offering views of the Mississippi River and the Iowa–Wisconsin shores. The long loop i..

The Sugar Badger 50/50 and Half Marathon is a scenic trail running event held in Belleville, Wisconsin, featuring distances of 50 miles, 50 kilometers, and a half marathon. The course follows the flat, soft rail trails of the Badger State Trail and Sugar River State Trail, showcasing trestle bridges..

Kettle Moraine is a renowned ultra marathon held in LaGrange, Wisconsin, featuring multiple race distances including a 100-mile, 100K, 50K, 38-mile, and a 100-mile relay. Established in 1996, it is one of the oldest 100-mile races in the U.S. The course is 100% trail, with about 65 miles on the scen..