Trail Running Calendar Wisconsin 2025-2026

The Sunburst 12 Hour Trail Festival, taking place on June 21, 2025, at Sunburst Ski Area in Kewaskum, WI, offers an exciting challenge for runners. Participants can choose between 6-hour and 12-hour solo events or join a relay team of three. The course features a mix of climbs and scenic trails, wit..

The Whitewater Trail Challenge is an exciting running event taking place on the scenic Ice Age Trail in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Scheduled for June 21, 2025, participants can choose from three distances: a 10K, a half marathon, and a 50K. The course features a mix of well-established trails and rollin..

The Dawn to Dusk Endurance Run is an exciting running event taking place at Camp Sinawa in Valders, WI, on June 28-29, 2025. Participants can choose from various race durations, including 24 hours, 15.5 hours, 8 hours, 6 hours, and a unique Dusk to Dawn challenge. The course features a 4.5-mile loop..

The Kishwauketoe 5K Cross Country Run is a community-focused running event taking place in Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Participants can choose between a 5K run/walk and a children's 1/4 mile walk/run for ages 10 and under. The course features scenic grass trails through hills, woods, and prairie, with..

Dances with Dirt Devil's Lake is an exciting trail running event set in the stunning landscape of Devil's Lake, Wisconsin, known for its unique geological features. Scheduled for July 12, 2025, this midsummer adventure offers various race distances, including 10K, half marathon, full marathon, 50K,..

NCTRaces: Palmer's is a running event held in the scenic Wisconsin Northwoods, featuring races on the North Country Trail. Participants can choose from various distances, including a 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, and the unique 50/50 Mystery Ultra, where the exact distance remains a surprise until th..

The Wausau Trail Run is an exciting running event scheduled for July 25-26, 2025, in Wausau, Wisconsin. As part of the Wausau 24 weekend, it features various trail running distances, including a 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon, all set on the scenic single track mountain bike and ski trails at Nine Mile..

Wausau 24 is the largest 24-hour mountain bike race in the Midwest, taking place from July 26-27, 2025. Participants can compete solo or as part of a team in 6-hour, 12-hour, and 24-hour categories, aiming to complete as many laps as possible. The event features a vibrant atmosphere with vendors, li..

The Kinni is an adventurous race held at Kinnickinnic State Park in River Falls, WI, designed to challenge participants' endurance and navigation skills. Instead of a traditional course, racers use a map to locate hidden books throughout the park, tearing out pages that correspond to their bib numbe..

The Underdown Trail Races, organized by IRONBULL, are grassroots trail running and mountain biking events held in Northern Wisconsin. Scheduled for August 16, 2025, participants can choose from various distances, including a 60k, marathon, and half marathon for runners, as well as multiple mountain..

The New Glarus Woods Trail Run is an annual event that celebrates outdoor fitness and community spirit, taking place in New Glarus, Wisconsin. This year marks the 6th edition of the run, which is part of the Savanna Trail Run Series. The event features multiple race options, including a 1 Mile Fun R..

The Midwest States 100 is an exciting running event taking place in the scenic Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Wisconsin, on August 23-24, 2025. This unique ultra-marathon features three race distances: 100 miles, 100K, and 50K, primarily along the iconic Ice Age Trail, a National Scenic Trail..

The Mindy Creek Trail Races, taking place in St. Croix Falls, WI, offers participants a choice of three race distances: a marathon, half-marathon, and 10K. The event features scenic trails with a mix of technical sections, hills, and various terrain types.Each race includes aid stations and awards f..

Run the Hawk Trail Run is an exciting endurance event taking place at the historic Blackhawk Ski Club in Middleton, WI, on August 23, 2025. Participants can choose from various challenges, including 3, 6, and 12-hour solo runs or team relays, all set on a scenic 2.25-mile loop course featuring signi..

The Rib Mountain Trail Races, organized by IRONBULL, is an exciting running event set in the scenic Rib Mountain State Park in Wausau, WI. Participants can choose from three challenging distances: 50k, 25k, and 15k, each featuring unique trails and elevation gains. The courses include exclusive priv..

Last Dot Standing is a unique endurance running event taking place in Belleville, WI, from September 19 to 22, 2025. Participants will engage in a "last person standing" format, where they must run 4.2 miles to Dot's Tavern and back, with each leg of the race starting every hour on the hour. In addi..

The Goose Bumps 6 & 24 Hour Run is a unique fundraising event organized by the River City Running Club, taking place in Stoddard, WI. Participants can choose to walk or run for either 6 or 24 hours, allowing them to set their own goals, whether it's completing a few laps or aiming for ultra marathon..

Fallinline 125 is an exciting running event taking place in the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest, Wisconsin. Participants will embark on a challenging 132-mile course that showcases the beauty of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. The event aims to promote community engagement and environmental st..

The Birkie Trail Run Festival is an exciting running event held in Cable, Wisconsin, featuring a variety of races suitable for all ages and skill levels. Participants can choose from an Individual Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K Trail Run, and a 1K Kids Run/Walk for children aged 9 and under. Additional..

Twisted Roots is a trail running event taking place at High Cliff State Park in Sherwood, WI, featuring both half marathon and marathon distances. Set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Winnebago and the Niagara Escarpment, participants will navigate technical single tracks and rolling prairie se..