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Bong Backyards is an exciting trail and ultra running event held at the scenic Richard Bong State Recreation Area in Brighton, Wisconsin. Scheduled for June 6, 2025, it offers multiple race distances, including the challenging Backyard Ultra and the Backyard 24, catering to runners of all skill leve..

The Hickory Knolls Trail Run, held at Hickory Knolls Nature Area in St. Charles, Illinois, offers 5K and 10K individual races plus a 10K two-person relay. The course features a scenic, approximately 3-mile loop of grass, dirt, and gravel trails with a mix of flat sections and hills, set in a diverse..

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..

The Naperville Trails Half Marathon & 10K is an annual running event held in Wheaton, Illinois, at the scenic Danada Forest Preserve. Scheduled for September 6, 2025, the race offers both half marathon and 10K distances, including virtual options. The course is USATF certified, featuring a flat and..

Soul Crusher is a challenging trail running event held in Crystal Lake, Illinois, offering 5-mile and 10-mile distances. The course, designed by Jeff Lenard, is known as the toughest 5-mile loop in the Midwest, with runners able to complete one or two loops depending on their endurance. The race sta..

The Arctic Frog Run in Libertyville, IL, is a challenging endurance event held in early December, featuring distances of 50K, 25K, 15K, 10K, and 5K. The scenic course combines pavement, wooded, and crushed limestone trails around the Des Plaines River and Casey Trails, with rolling hills adding to t..