Trail Running calendar near Somers 2026-2027

Experience a seven month trail adventure through the scenic parks of Waukesha County. Choose from running, walking, or rucking across distances ranging from 5K to a Half Marathon.

Point-to-point trail runs on the Northern Kettle Moraine Ice Age Trail near Greenbush WI with 25K and 50K options, aid stations, drop bag access for 50K runners, and post-run food at the Group Camp shelter.

Experience a 4 mile trail run through the historic St James Farm in Warrenville. Enjoy a scenic single loop course featuring rolling terrain, limestone paths, and wooded trails with awards for multiple age categories.

Fight for Air Climb at Prudential Plaza in Chicago is a stair climb event on April 12, 2026. It offers Full Route, Half Route, Team and Firefighter climb categories, each covering one mile.

Trail races on a 5-mile loop at Veterans Acres in Crystal Lake, IL, offering 50K, 15-mile, and 5-mile options with a single major aid station, age-group awards, an 8-hour cutoff, and packet pickup the day before and race day.

Run through the scenic rolling trails of the Morton Arboretum on a USATF certified 10K course. Enjoy a lively post race party with live music and refreshments while supporting vital tree conservation and research.

A looped trail event at Deer Grove Forest Preserve in Palatine, IL offering 10K, 25K, 50K and 50 mile distances on mostly wide, non-technical trails with a single aid station at the start and finish.

Experience a unique chip timed race in Belgium featuring road and trail sections through Harrington Beach State Park. Choose between a fast 5k road course, a 10k hybrid trail run, or a scenic half marathon with Lake Michigan views.

Run or walk to support Anderson Humane at their largest fundraiser. Choose a timed 5K run or bring your dog for a 1.5-mile walk along the Batavia Riverwalk. The event includes awards, a lure course, and activities for animal lovers.

Experience an illuminated night obstacle race in Mchenry featuring torch lit trails and technical rigs. Participants can enjoy live entertainment and bonfires after completing their 5k or unlimited lap challenge.

Experience the Three Ravines Course at Wolf Road Woods with distance options of 3.1 or 5.4 miles. This family friendly trail event features a mix of single track terrain and a post race celebration with craft brews.

Test your discipline in this 6 hour trail challenge where you must complete a 5K every hour to stay in the race. Earn unique patches and medals while navigating the natural terrain of Deer Grove East.

Run a flat, out-and-back course on the historic Great Western Trail. Choose from a half-marathon or 10K distance. Your registration supports local mental health charities.

Experience a scenic trail run through the Sag Valley Trail system with a marathon or 10 mile distance. Enjoy a non technical horse trail course followed by post race chili and beer at Teason’s Woods.

A classic Midwest ultra on varied glacial terrain offering 50-mile, 50K and half-marathon options with scheduled training runs, a strict no-transfer policy and on-site medical support.

The Chicago Yeti 7/11 Hour Endurance Run is a timed trail event on a 4-mile loop through the Palos Preserves. Runners choose a 7 or 11-hour goal, fueled by a unique aid station with unconventional snacks. It's a cupless race focused on incl..

A low-impact trail event at Lapham Peak Park offering distances from a Kiddos 1K to a half marathon, with ruck and walk options, cupless aid stations, and proceeds benefiting Tall Pines Conservancy.

Experience the spring blooms at Bristol Woods County Park during this hilly trail run and hike. Support local environmental education while navigating scenic dirt paths through the Pringle Nature Center.

A chip timed 10K through mostly crushed limestone trails and wooded scenery at The Forge Lemont Quarries near Lemont, IL. Part of the Chicago Racing Circuit with overall and age group awards and a 450 runner capacity.

Test your grit at Byron Motosports Park with tactical obstacle courses ranging from 5K to 10K endurance laps. Choose from elite vest challenges, weighted rucking, or open waves designed to honor the resilience of first responders.