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The Wildflower Run is an exciting running event taking place in Bristol, Wisconsin, featuring a 4.5-mile trail run and a 2-mile fun run/hike through the scenic Bristol Woods County Park. Scheduled for the third Saturday in May, the event coincides with peak wildflower viewing, making it a beautiful..

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..

Soul Crusher is an exciting trail running event taking place in Crystal Lake, IL, featuring challenging 10-mile and 5-mile courses designed by Jeff Lenard. Known for its tough terrain, the race promises to test participants' limits, with a playful warning that it may "crush your soul." Runners can e..

The Arctic Frog Run in Libertyville, IL, is a beginner-friendly endurance race featuring multiple distances, including 50K, 25K, 15K, 10K, and 5K. The scenic course combines pavement, wooded trails, and crushed limestone paths along the Des Plaines River and Northwest Casey Trails. Participants can..

The Frozen Gnome is a challenging winter trail running event held in Crystal Lake, Illinois, at Veteran Acres park. Featuring a triple black diamond-rated course, the race offers a 50K ultra run, a 10K race, and relay options for teams of two or five. The course consists of a scenic 10K single-track..

The Earth Day 50k event takes place in Crystal Lake, Illinois, at Veterans Acres. It offers three race distances: 50K, 15 miles, and 5 miles, all starting together on a 5-mile loop course featuring single track trails and rolling hills. The race emphasizes a "landfill free" approach, encouraging par..