Trail Running calendar near Wausau 2026-2027

Bear Cupboard Run in Minocqua on June 27, 2026 features a half marathon, a 5K run and walk, and a 1K kids Cubbie run from Torpy Park. Most courses use the Bearskin Trail and proceeds benefit the Lakeland Pantry.

Outagamie Stampede on June 27, 2026 combines a 5K cross-country run, a 4K barnyard obstacle course, and a 300 yard kids fun run at the Outagamie County Fair, with team and individual scoring and age group awards.

A community July 4 event in Land O Lakes featuring a 5K on mixed surfaces and a youth fun run. Proceeds support Great Headwaters Trails and the Land O' Lakes community playground.

An evening trail race at Nine Mile County Forest with 5K, 10K and 20K lap options on singletrack and ski trails. The looped course requires lights and provides on-course water and nutrition at key points.

Trail running and mountain bike races at the Underdown Trail near Merrill, WI feature multiple distances on well marked singletrack with boardwalks, aid stations, awards, and a postrace gathering with music.

A small, trail-focused ultramarathon in Westboro, Wisconsin, held on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail with 100 mile, 100K, and 50K options through the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.

A team trail relay at Nine Mile Forest on September 18-19, 2026, featuring 117 miles of single-track forest trails, multiple team formats and on-site camping options with village amenities like bonfires, music and food trucks.

Rump Roast Run in Minocqua features a 1 mile kids run, a 5K and a 10K along Lake Minocqua and the Bearskin State Trail. The races take place with the Beef-A-Rama festival, including live music, food vendors and a beer garden.

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.

A new annual trail race at Iola Winter Sports Club on 10/17/2026 offering 25 km, 10 km and 5 km courses on singletrack and ski trails, with aid stations, post-race snacks, medals and age-group awards.

A looped trail event in Sylvan Park, Wausau offering one-loop, two-loop, or repeat 4.167 mile loop formats across May 7 to May 9, 2027, plus a short free kids race. Entries have set deadlines and nonrefundable policies.