Trail Running calendar near New Glarus 2026-2027

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 at Richardson Adventure Farm on August 29 2026 offers 5K and 15K obstacle runs plus an 8 hour Infinity format, a Mudder Village with food and music, and finisher medals shirts and drinks.

A technical trail event at Franklin Creek State Natural Area offering 5K and 10K courses with multiple creek crossings and forested, hilly terrain. Proceeds benefit the Franklin Creek Conservation Association.

Timed ultrarunning at Lapham Peak State Park with 24, 12 and 6 hour options plus a distance division for marathon and longer targets. One mile loop, chip timing, an aid station, and a cupless refill policy.

A 5K and 10K trail run through 170 acres of restored prairie and oak savanna in Verona, Wisconsin. Proceeds support Prairie Moraine Friends and amenities include restrooms, aid stations, refreshments, and a takeaway gift.

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.

An alternating last person standing format between Belleville Community Park and Dot's Tavern, with each leg covering 4.2 miles and runners alternating until one remains. Separate 24 and 48 hour races offer distance buckles and finishers aw..

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.

A 136 mile trail event in Whitewater, WI following the Ice Age State Trail across varied terrain with nine supported aid stations and about 11,148 ft of ascent. The course allows 55 hours for completion.

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.

A grassroots looped ultra in Dixon, Illinois featuring multiple distances on mixed singletrack and meadow paths. The event provides two aid locations, crew and pacer access, and medals or a buckle for finishers depending on distance.

An annual trail run and family day in Fort Atkinson that raises funds for research into ataxia-telangiectasia. The event includes a 5k trail run, a one mile walk, kids races, and a virtual participation option.

Trail races at Swiss Valley Nature Preserve near Peosta, Iowa, offering 5.2 mile, 25k and 50k options on a multi loop course with creek crossings and rugged, hilly terrain. Free camping, showers and shuttle service are provided.

A point to point all trail ultramarathon along the Hennepin Canal State Trail in northwest Illinois, offering 100 mile, 50 mile, team relay and a nighttime 50k, with aid stations every 3 to 7 miles and Western States qualification.

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.