Trail Running calendar near Wausau 2026-2027

WausaUltra at Sylvan Park in Wausau features a 4.167 mile mostly trail loop offered as a Limitless backyard event, Solo, Double, and a free kids race over May 1 to May 3, 2026.

Experience the first ultra marathon in Portage County on a loop at the UW Stevens Point campus. Choose between 6 hour and 12 hour events with a limited field of 125 runners to support local collegiate athletes.

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.

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.

A community July 4 event in Land O' Lakes with a multi-surface 5K and a youth 1K fun run; proceeds support Great Headwaters Trails and the local playground.

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.

Underdown Trail Races in Merrill, Wisconsin on August 15, 2026 offer backcountry singletrack running and mountain biking across distances from a half marathon to 111 miles. Courses are well marked, supported by aid stations, and proceeds su..

A trail race on August 29, 2026 in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest offering 100 mile, 100k, and 50k distances. Much of the course follows the Ice Age Trail through forests, lakes, rocky terrain, and prairie sections.

A team trail relay on September 18-19, 2026 at Nine Mile Forest near Wausau, WI, featuring 117 total miles, single track trails and overnight camping. Multiple team formats are offered and Ragnar Village provides food, music and camping ame..

Trail races in Black River State Forest on October 18, 2025, with 85K, 50K, 25K and 10K options. All registrants receive a winter hat and finishers earn handcrafted wooden medals; first 85K finishers receive a hooded sweatshirt and patch.

Trail races of 25k, 10k and 5k at Iola Winter Sports Club on October 24, 2026, run on singletrack and cross country ski trails. Course aid and post race refreshments are provided and awards recognize top finishers.