Wisconsin
Wisconsin Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Wisconsin for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 85 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Wisconsin below and join the trail community at these great events!
August 2026
Trail race in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest offering 100-mile, 100k and 50k courses with campground arrangements for participants.
Trail races in St. Croix Falls offering marathon, half marathon and 10K on mixed single track and trail surfaces with a 150 runner online limit and race day registration.
September 2026
Timed ultrarunning at Lapham Peak State Park with 24, 12 and 6 hour options plus a distance division for marathon and longer targets. One mile loop, chip timing, an aid station, and a cupless refill policy.
A new trail race in Verona, Wisconsin offering 5K and 10K courses through prairies, woodlands and oak savannas. Net proceeds support Prairie Moraine Friends for park restoration; parking is limited and ride sharing is encouraged.
A community trail run in Exeland, Wisconsin supporting the Siri Strong Foundation’s scholarships and youth programs. Distances include a 5K and a 1 mile kids fun run, with age-group awards and top overall medals.
First annual 5K loop run and walk in Marathon, WI supporting Veteran Suicide Prevention Awareness with scenic trail sections and a sports complex finish.
A USATF certified chip timed family 5K run and walk through Pla-Mor Park and the Devil's River State Recreational Trail in Francis Creek, WI. The event includes a virtual option and proceeds support local first responders and community programs.
Participate in a timed race through the scenic trails of Onalaska with distances of 13.1 miles and 3.1 miles. Enjoy a route featuring the Great River State Trail and finish with medals and donuts at Swarthout Park.
Multi-day event in Belleville WI with a Last Dot Standing alternating 4.2 mile hourly leg, plus 24 hour and 48 hour races, prize pot and distance buckles.
Team trail relay at Nine Mile Forest in Wausau, WI on September 18 to 19, 2026 covering 117 miles with multiple team formats and overnight camping at Ragnar Village.
A community fundraiser at Goose Island Campground in Stoddard, WI offering timed 6 and 24 hour running and walking. Participants set their own goals, from a single loop to more than 100 miles in 24 hours.
Trail marathon and half marathon at High Cliff State Park in Sherwood, WI, featuring technical singletrack, aid stations, a cupless policy, and cutoffs of 8 hours and 5 hours.
Echo 136 is a 136-mile ultramarathon on the Ice Age State Trail near Whitewater, WI on Sep 25, 2026, featuring ten aid stations, pacer and crew rules, and a cupless policy.
A women only Last Woman Standing trail event on a roughly one to 1.25 mile loop with 250 to 300 ft of climb per lap near Arena Wisconsin. Laps repeat every 20 minutes until one runner remains.
Birkie Trail Run in Cable WI on September 26 2026 features marathon, relays, half marathon, 10K, 5K, an 8.5 mile trek and kids races on mixed trail surfaces.
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.
A 5K trail run and walk on September 26, 2026 at Schwertel Family Farms and The Berry Market in Trempealeau WI. The course runs through a corn maze, into a valley and beside a berry patch while a portion of proceeds supports G-E-T Athletes.
A 10th annual farm-based 5k trail run and family day in Fort Atkinson, WI supporting A-T research with in-person and virtual participation options.
Timed trail races at Richard Bong State Recreation Area offering 24 hour, multiple 12 hour formats, 6 hour and 3 hour options on September 26, 2026.
Join this trail event at Minooka Park featuring half marathon 10K and 5K distances. Participants can choose between running walking and rucking on a scenic course with shaded trails and a notable hill challenge.