Trail Running calendar near Verona 2026-2027

Tough Mudder Chicago on August 29, 2026 at Rockford International Airport offers 5K, 15K and an eight hour Infinity format across fields, trails and creek crossings, with Mudder Village, finisher items, and group and volunteer options.

Take on a scenic one mile loop at Lapham Peak with 24, 12, and 6 hour timed options or set distance goals like a marathon or 50 miles. Lighted night laps, a stocked aid station, and a welcoming club vibe make every lap count.

An inaugural trail race in Verona, Wisconsin on September 5, 2026, offering 5K and 10K courses through prairies, woodlands, oak savannas and pine woods. Net proceeds support Prairie Moraine Friends and participant numbers are limited.

Last Dot Standing runs alternating one hour 4.2 mile legs between Belleville Community Park and Dot's Tavern in Belleville WI. Parallel 24 hour, 48 hour and 8 hour events use the same course and offer mile buckles and cash prizes.

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.

Echo 136 is a 136 mile trail race in Whitewater WI on the Ice Age State Trail with a 55 hour cutoff, nine stocked aid stations, and roughly 11,148 feet of elevation gain. Registration closes Sep 22 at 10:00 PM CT.

Women only Last Woman Standing trail event on a family farm near Madison, Wisconsin. Runners repeat 1.0 to 1.25 mile loops with at least 250 ft of climb per lap until one woman remains.

Trail races at Swiss Valley Nature Preserve in Peosta IA use a 5.2 mile loop with creek crossings, steep climbs and rugged terrain, offered as 5.2 mile, 25k and 50k. Free camping, showers and shuttle service are provided.

Experience natural dirt trails and scenic views at this Janesville event featuring a competitive 5k run and casual walk. Stay for the heritage celebration with food trucks and live music after you finish.

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.

Experience a chip timed 5k trail run through the diverse terrain and scenic landscapes of Oakdale Nature Preserve. All proceeds support local park projects and trail maintenance.

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.

Trail runs on a looped Driftless Area course near Dodgeville, Wisconsin, with 50K, 20 mile and 10 mile options, technical terrain, two aid stations per loop and on course support.

Run or walk through the beautiful Fox Hill Nature Preserve this fall. Choose from trail runs, a walk, or a kids' race, all supporting local land conservation. Experience deciduous forests, restored prairies, and scenic glacial moraines.

A multi loop trail ultramarathon in the Mines of Spain Recreation Area near Dubuque, Iowa offering **100 mile** and **100 kilometer** options, varied terrain, significant elevation, scenic Mississippi River views, and set time limits.

Join the Jaimie Cox Memorial Run on October 17, 2026 in Roscoe, Illinois for a community 5K or 2 mile walk along the scenic Stone Bridge Trail. Family friendly with kids and virtual options, supporting the Jaimie Cox scholarship.

Trail races of about 5 and 10 miles through Veteran Acres and Sternes Woods in Crystal Lake, IL, with single-track trails, a cupless course, packet pickup options, and finisher medals for all distances.

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.

Explore the forest trails and hills of Lake Geneva at this multi distance trail event. Choose from several individual races or join a team relay for a day of outdoor activity and festival atmosphere.

A community Turkey Trot through Atwood Park near 5k with chipped timing, common trail obstacles and door prizes. No GPS or timing devices are allowed and donations are collected for local causes.