Trail Running calendar near Sparta 2026-2027

Four monthly timed trail races at Hixon Trails in La Crosse, Wisconsin, held between May and August 2026. Each race covers 4.25 Miles; single race fee is $25 and the all-races option is $75.

The Dormie Challenge is Portage County's first ultra marathon on May 30, 2026 at UWSP campus in Stevens Point. It offers 12 hour and 6 hour endurance events with limited fields, aid stations, timing, and medical support.

Experience a scenic point to point run from Plover to Amherst along the Tomorrow River Trail. This half marathon concludes at the Central Waters Brewing Co for a memorable finish in Wisconsin.

Trail races from a kids mile to a 50K take place on marked single-track trails at Van Peenen Memorial Park near Decorah. Aid stations are provided and proceeds support local schools and trail organizations.

A trail running event at Chester Woods in Eyota, Minnesota on June 7, 2026 offering 5K, 10 mile, 20 mile and 50K looped courses with registration open October 1, 2025 and no race cutoffs.

An overnight timed 10 hour trail run at Millville Bridle Unit in Prairie du Chien, WI, on a 5.25 mile loop. Limited to 75 runners with one aid station and an emphasis on a joyful, supportive, inclusive atmosphere.

A family-friendly, mud-filled 1.5-mile trail run at Whitetail Ridge with 10+ obstacles, commemorative swag for registrants, food and kids' activities, cold outdoor showers, and free parking.

A trail running event at Devil's Lake near Baraboo, WI on July 11, 2026, offering distances from 10K to 50 miles, marked courses with aid, post-race food and a finisher medal.

Experience trail running through an active working farm in Winona Minnesota. Choose from five distances ranging from 5k to 43k with no cutoffs for the longest event.

A trail event in La Crosse, Wisconsin featuring a timed 4.15 mile loop where each runner has up to one hour to finish. Entry options include individual, 2 to 3 person teams, 4 to 6 person teams, and a single-lap entry.

Test your endurance at Prairie du Chien's first backyard ultra featuring a 4.167 mile trail loop through La Riviere Park. Run one lap every hour until only one participant remains or enjoy a relaxed one lap fun run.

A timed fundraiser at Goose Island Campground in Stoddard, Wisconsin offering six hour and twenty four hour run or walk options where participants set their own distance goals, from a single loop to ultramarathon totals.

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.

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 5K trail run and walk on September 26, 2026 at Schwertel Family Farms and The Berry Market in Trempealeau WI. The course runs through a corn maze, into a valley and beside a berry patch while a portion of proceeds supports G-E-T Athletes.

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.

A multi-sport weekend in October combining trail running, fly fishing, and craft beer at Yellow River State Forest near Harpers Ferry, Iowa. It features a mostly flat five mile trail run, catch and release trout fishing, and fundraising for..

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 fixed-time trail event in Winona, MN on October 10, 2026 where participants complete 2.50 mile loops between sunrise and sunset. Options include solo runners, up to five-person relays, a family division, meals, camping, and aid stations.

Trail races on October 17, 2026 in Black River State Forest near Millston Wisconsin, offering 10k, 25k, 50k and an 85k that links all courses. The event includes a winter hat, handcrafted finisher medals and on site camping.