Trail Running Calendar Wisconsin 2026-2027

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 on August 29 2026 featuring marathon, half marathon and 10K on mixed single track and paved trails.

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 prog..

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.

A multi day event in Belleville WI with a Last Dot Standing format between Belleville Community Park and Dot's Tavern plus 24 and 48 hour races and long distance buckles.

Team trail relay on single-track trails at Nine Mile Forest in Wausau with camping, Ragnar Village activities, and multiple team formats on September 18 to 19, 2026.

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 technical singletrack, lake views, cupless support, and ages 16 and up.

Echo 136 is a 136 mile trail ultramarathon on the Ice Age State Trail in Whitewater WI with a 55 hour time limit and nine fully stocked aid stations.

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.

A multi-distance trail running festival on September 26, 2026 at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead in Cable, WI, featuring marathon, relays, half marathon, a new 10K, Nordic Trek, 5K, and kids races over mixed trail terrain.

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.

Multi-hour trail running at Richard Bong State Recreation Area offering 24, 12, 6 and 3 hour options plus a backyard 24 loop format.

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.