Trail Running calendar near Wausau 2026-2027

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.

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.

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.

A two day trail relay at Nine Mile Forest near Wausau on September 18-19, 2026. Teams cover 117 miles total with options for 2 to 8 runners on single track forest trails.

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.