Trail Running calendar near Wausau 2026-2027

We have found 14 Trailruns within 80 miles of Wausau. See below where and when you can find the races.

A spring trail event at the Iola Winter Sports Club offering **5k** and **15k** courses on ski trails and singletrack, plus a free kids 1k when weather permits. Food and drinks will be available in the Chalet and entry fees change after Mar..

Experience the diverse landscapes of Shiocton at the Navarino Nature Center Trail Run. Run or walk through forests and across bog boardwalks to support environmental education and local trail improvements.

May 2026

A multi-day trail event at Sylvan Park using a 4.167 mile loop: a backyard Limitless format, one- or two-loop Solo/Double options with three hours to finish, and a short free kids race for ages 12 and under.

Experience a unique two mile obstacle course at Alsteen Farms featuring real farm chores like tire throwing and calf feeding. Enjoy a yogurt bar and an optional dairy farm tour after the event.

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.

June 2026

The First Mondays Summer Trail Series is a summer trail running event at the Iola Winter Sports Club. A different 5 km course is featured each month in June, July, and August. The series includes a vertical hill challenge and a kids race.

The Jack Lake Crazy Eights Trail Run will take place in Deerbrook on Saturday 6 June 2026. You can run 10 kilometers.

Run a half marathon, a 5K run or walk, or a 1K kids Cubbie Run in Minocqua on June 27, 2026. Most of the course follows the Bearskin Trail and proceeds benefit the Lakeland Pantry.

July 2026

Experience the sunset at Nine Mile Recreation Area with a series of trail runs on single track mountain bike paths. Choose from multiple distances and navigate technical terrain using your own lights as the sun goes down.

August 2026

Experience a grassroots wilderness race at the Underdown Trail system in Merrill. Choose between various trail running and mountain bike distances featuring glacial hills, singletrack paths, and scenic boardwalks.

Midwest States 100 is a trail race in Wisconsin's Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. The course primarily follows the historic Ice Age Trail. Camping is available at the race campground.

September 2026

Experience a relay adventure through the single track trails of Nine Mile Forest in Wisconsin. Choose from various team sizes to run through pine and birch forests with overnight camping and a communal village atmosphere.

October 2026

Run scenic glaciated woodlands and rolling ridges at the Black River Trail Classic in Millston WI with options from 10k to the 85k ultra. Expect well marked trails, hot finish line food, a winter hat and wooden finisher medals.