Wisconsin
Wisconsin Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Wisconsin for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 74 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
Multi-hour looped trail challenges at Blackhawk Ski Club in Middleton, WI, with individual and team relay options, plus a 1.7 mile fun run that highlights the course features and terrain.
A community event at Riverwood Nature Center offering a 5K trail run and a 1 Mile nature walk with a kids scavenger hunt and a K9 unit demonstration. The 5K has a $30 entry fee and a t shirt guarantee for pre registration.
Trail race in the Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest offering 100 mile 100k and 50k options, campground camping at Spearhead, with much of the route on the Ice Age Trail.
Trail races in St. Croix Falls with marathon, half-marathon and 10K on mixed single track and paved surfaces, limited online entries and a no-refund policy.
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.
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.
Alternating hourly 4.2 mile legs between Belleville Community Park and Dot's Tavern continue until one runner remains, with 8, 24 and 48 hour options also available.
Trail relay at Nine Mile Forest in Wausau on September 18-19, 2026 featuring 117 miles of single-track trails, a camping village and several team entry formats.
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 on September 20, 2026, featuring singletrack, lake views, cupless aid stations, and event-specific rules.
A 136 mile trail ultramarathon in Whitewater Wisconsin along the Ice Age State Trail with nine stocked aid stations and about 11,148 feet of elevation gain.
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.
Backyard Nonsense on September 26, 2026 at Richard Bong State Recreation Area offers 24 hour and shorter timed trail races, including a Backyard 12 loop format.