Trail Running calendar near New Berlin 2026-2027

Dirt Circus Chicago on May 30, 2026 in Crystal Lake, IL gathers the local trail running community for a social run, expo, food, raffle, and vendor booths. Two route options and a city specific t shirt preorder are available.

Inaugural Carrera de las Rosas at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines offers in person and virtual races, a kids run, and a wheelchair roll with an emphasis on inclusion and a cultural rose ritual.

A timed trail event at Richard Bong State Recreation Area on June 6, 2026, featuring multiple timed options on .75 mile loops around Vern Wolf Lake, marked trails, rolling hills, and hourly on-course challenges.

A trail race at Hickory Knolls Nature Area offering 5K, 10K and a 10K two person relay on marked dirt grass and gravel paths; proceeds support the St Charles Park Foundation.

An annual June endurance trail event featuring 100 mile, 100k, 50k and 38 mile options on mainly Ice Age Trail terrain. Entry for 2026 is by lottery with an ordered waitlist and early invites for rollovers and volunteers.

Experience an authentic cross country race on a purpose built grass course in Geneva Illinois. Run as an individual or part of a team on this wide professional grade venue featuring rolling terrain and a classic atmosphere.

A Spartan Trail race on June 20, 2026 at Rice Lake Nature Trail in Whitewater, WI, using a scenic out and back section of the Ice Age Trail. The route offers three distances and varying trail surfaces from smooth to technical.

Push your limits at the Dawn to Dusk Endurance Run in Valders, Wisconsin, a timed trail event offering 6 to 24 hour formats on a scenic 4.5 mile lakeside loop. Live tracking and on site cabins make it an ideal weekend of endurance and camar..

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 run and walk at Lapham Peak State Forest on July 11, 2026, raising funds for prairie management; events for adults and youth, first 100 registrants receive a T-shirt and run winners receive awards.

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.

A community cross country event in Mount Prospect offering 1, 2 and 3 mile races. Entry is $25 and proceeds benefit the Little Giraffe Foundation.

A nine mile trail run at Kohler Andrae State Park in Sheboygan, WI with beach, boardwalk and inland trails. Single aid station on course, cupless refreshments, podium awards for top finishers and a commemorative finisher token.

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.

Loop format trail event at Busse Woods in Ned Brown Forest Preserve on August 15, 2026. Runners complete 3.1 mile loops on crushed limestone and packed gravel with a centralized aid station and distances from 5K to 50K.

A loop trail ultramarathon at Busse Woods in Elk Grove Village Illinois on August 15 2026. It offers 40 mile and 50 mile options, with registration closing August 14 2026.