Trail Running calendar near Mount Horeb 2026-2027

Experience the unique terrain of the driftless region at Yellow River State Forest. Choose from 5K 10K or half marathon distances and enjoy post race food games and sponsor giveaways.

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.

A women only Last Woman Standing trail event on a roughly one to 1.25 mile loop with 250 to 300 ft of climb per lap near Arena Wisconsin. Laps repeat every 20 minutes until one runner remains.

Emmy's Rustic Run is a Fort Atkinson trail run and family fun day raising funds for the A-T Children's Project, featuring a 5k, a one mile walk, kids races and virtual participation.

A weekend multi-sport event in Yellow River State Forest combining trail running, catch-and-release fly fishing, and craft beer. Organized by Running Rivers, proceeds support habitat improvement and promote responsible outdoor recreation.

Trail races at Swiss Valley Nature Preserve near Peosta, Iowa, run on a 5.2 mile loop with creek crossings and steep climbs. Options include 50K, 25K and a single 5.2 mile loop, with free camping and showers nearby.

Trail events at Rock River Heritage County Park on October 3, 2026 include a timed 5K with chip timing and a guided 2.4 mile walk, plus a park celebration with music, food trucks, tastings, and raffles.

Explore the scenic trails and steep hills of Mirror Lake State Park with several distances available. Finish your race with refreshments and s'mores around a campfire while supporting local park projects.

Autumn Leaf Run is a 5K trail event at Oakdale Nature Preserve in Freeport on 10/03/2026. The looped course crosses prairies, creek and wooded trails and raises funds for park improvements through the Freeport Parks Foundation.

A fall trail event at Lapham Peak State Forest featuring timed 5K and 10K runs, accessible walk options, and a free 1K Smokey Bear run for children age 10 and under; participant shirts, awards, and post-event treats are included.

Trail Run at Indian Lake takes place on Oct 3, 2026 at Indian Lake County Park. The event is cup free, includes a free kids run with no registration, and features a post race party with live music and a raffle.

Participate in a half marathon, 5K, or rucking event at Zachariah's Acres in Oconomowoc. Support nature based programs for children with special needs while exploring prairie trails and wildflowers.

Timed ultraruns in Southern Kettle Moraine Forest on Oct 10 to Oct 11, 2026. Solo runners or teams of up to four complete as many 3, 5, or 6 mile McMiller Trail loops as possible in 6, 12 or 20 hour formats.

Trail ultra at Bethel Horizons in the Driftless Area offering 50K, 20M and 10M looped courses with mixed singletrack, grassy ridgelines, rocky climbs, fully stocked aid stations and chip timing.

A multi-loop trail ultra in Dubuque with 100 mile and 100 kilometer options, varied terrain and substantial elevation gain through the Mines of Spain Recreation Area.

A memorial 5K run and 2 mile walk in Roscoe, Illinois on October 17, 2026. The out and back course uses local trails and crushed limestone, includes a water station, and offers a virtual supporter option.

An October trail run at the Black Hawk Unit of the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway, organized by volunteers. Proceeds support local conservation groups and the event posts results and photos after the run.

Experience the historic Ice Age Trail during this autumn ultramarathon in the Southern Kettle Moraine Forest. Choose between 50k and 100k distances featuring on site branded wooden medals and scenic fall colors.

A multi-distance trail event in Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest offering ultra distances, a 50K and a 15K Fun Run, with aid stations, pacing rules, finisher awards, and proceeds funding forest projects.

A November trail event in the Mines of Spain near Dubuque, IA, offering 25K and 50K courses with three aid stations and roughly 2200 or 4400 feet of elevation gain. The routes run on single-track and prairie trails with river and monument v..