Wisconsin
Wisconsin Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Wisconsin for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 91 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Wisconsin below and join the trail community at these great events!
November 2026
Community 5k in Amery, WI on November 26, 2026 with adult and youth divisions and separate registration windows and fees.
Regional cross country championships in Kenosha, WI on Nov 28, 2026 with multiple grade specific 5K races and a youth 3K; top 10 advance to Brooks XC Nationals.
December 2026
A winter trail event at Governor Dodge State Park offering 50K, 25K and 15K routes on mixed horse and prairie trails with marked courses and multiple aid stations.
A winter map and compass adventure race near Merrill, WI on December 5, 2026 offering 3-hour and 6-hour courses for solo racers and teams.
Cold Coding is a canicross-focused trail event on December 13, 2026 in Lake Geneva, WI offering a 4 mile loop or two loops for 8 miles, with dog-specific awards and on-course aid.
Lakeland Invitational on December 15, 2026 at Minocqua Winter Park in Minocqua, WI, USA.
A night time trail event in Lake Mills WI on a flat crushed limestone rail trail, offering about 31 miles and 17.5 miles with required lights and reflective gear.
January 2027
A human powered winter ultra on the Tuscobia and Wild Rivers State Trails with 80 mile and 160 mile self supported run, bike, or ski options.
Snowshoe races in Cable, WI on January 2, 2027 offering 5 km and 10 km courses with online or mail in registration, a water station on the course, and participant goodie bags.
Seven week evening ski series at Lapham Peak in Delafield with freestyle, classic and combo classes, nightly points and end of season awards.
Live races on January 16, 2027 and virtual self-timed ski and snowshoe events from December 19 to February 14 at MECCA Trails in Mercer, WI.
Winter trail event in Palmyra WI offering 100K, 50K and 10K loops on the Ice Age Trail with aid stations and required safety gear.
11K freestyle and classical cross-country ski races at Lapham Peak with chip timing, age group awards, warming shelters, and proceeds for a snowmaking project.
A winter trail event in Phillips WI with 10K 5K and 1K options, in person and virtual entries, required snowshoes, limited wool socks, and team divisions.
A winter obstacle race in Lake Geneva with kids courses, fun runs, a 20K Yeti challenge, and a competitive 10K offering cash prizes and age group awards.
Cross country ski marathon and half marathon at Minocqua Winter Park with 24 km and 48 km skate and classic races, an official Birkie/Korte qualifier.
February 2027
A winter 5 km snowshoe race in Eagle River, Wisconsin on February 6, 2027, held at Ripco Road Park Unit with early and later entry fees and free entry for under 18s.
An annual cross-country ski event at Mt Ashwabay with 15k and 30k classic, skate and skiathlon races plus youth and college divisions and on-course aid.
42nd annual cross-country ski event in Hayward, WI with 42K and 26K races in skate and classic formats, plus a sweatshirt and local food for participants.
Classical technique cross-country races in Cable, WI with 12.5 km and 25 km options plus youth and Cookie Classic distances.