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
A fall trail event at Tower Ridge in Eau Claire on November 8, 2026, featuring 5K, 10K and a new 15K Yeti Challenge. The race includes a post-race lunch, awards, door prizes and refreshments.
Mixed four-person teams each run a 3000 meter leg in a USATF championship relay with Youth, High School, and Open divisions in Brookfield, WI.
A last runner standing event of one-mile laps every 15 minutes on the North Country Trail at Palmer's Landing, limited to 50 runners and raising funds for the local NCTA chapter.
Trail races from 5K to 30K at Lake Geneva Ziplines and Adventures with individual and relay options, free race photos, chip timing, and a festival style basecamp.
Deer-themed race day at Nashotah Park with half marathon, 10K, 5K, ruck and family run options, and a wooden finisher medal for every finisher.
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 mid December canicross event in Lake Geneva WI with a 4 mile loop or two loops for 8 miles, dog friendly and offering awards for top dog teams.
Lakeland Invitational on December 15, 2026 at Minocqua Winter Park in Minocqua, WI, USA.
Nighttime rails to trails event in Lake Mills, WI offering 17.5 mile and 31 mile out and back courses with cupless aid, required lights, and variable winter trail conditions.
A progression run on a 443 m indoor track at Pettit National Ice Center on 12/26/2026 where pace increases every three laps until one runner remains.
January 2027
A winter human powered event on the Tuscobia and Wild Rivers State Trails in Northern Wisconsin offering 80 mile one way and 160 mile out and back courses.
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.