Crystal Lake
Trail Running Calendar near Crystal Lake 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Crystal Lake for 2026-2027! We've gathered 24 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Test your endurance with 3, 6, 12, or 24 hour timed trail races featuring scenic loops and rolling hills at the Richard Bong State Recreation Area.
October 2026
Experience a single track trail adventure through Veteran Acres and Sternes Woods in Crystal Lake featuring 5 and 10 mile distances and custom skeleton medals.
A fall event at Richardson Adventure Farm in Spring Grove, IL with a 10K, a 5K through a corn maze, and a 1 mile family adventure, plus finisher medals for all.
A nighttime trail event in Pingree Grove, Illinois featuring multiple 5K heats through haunted sets with animatronics and actors, plus a costume contest, bonfire, live entertainment and food.
November 2026
A trail event at Pringle Nature Center on November 7, 2026 offering a 5K run and 2 mile walk with fees supporting environmental education.
A 3-mile cross-country race at the MacNider course in Schaumburg on November 8, 2026, with separate women's and men's races, optional team scoring, pre-race packet pickup, and a $25 registration fee.
On 11/14/2026 the Abominable Trail Race at Lake Geneva Ziplines & Adventures offers 5K, 10K, 15K and 30K courses plus 2, 3 or 4 person 30K relays on forest trails, with water stations, race shirt, finisher medal and free action photos.
December 2026
Experience a technical trail race in Lake Geneva featuring 4 and 8 mile distances designed for both solo runners and Canicross enthusiasts with their dogs.
January 2027
Winter trail event in Crystal Lake offering a Triple Black Diamond 50K, a 10K, and team relays with on-course aid and finisher medals.
A winter trail series at Dick Young Forest Preserve in Batavia featuring 5K, 8K, and 10K races on separate dates in early 2027, with combined registration and a series swag reward program.
Conquer a winter obstacle course in Lake Geneva with distances ranging from 5K to 20K plus a dedicated kids race and a festive basecamp with fire pits.
February 2027
Trail races at Oakhurst Forest Preserve in Aurora, Illinois, the series includes 5K, 8K, and 10K events in early 2027 with a single registration and series swag rewards; the 8K fee is $65.00.
March 2027
A 10K trail race at Hickory Knolls Discovery Center in St. Charles, IL with a $70 entry fee. The race is part of a winter series that also includes a 5K and 8K and uses a single registration page.
April 2027
Trail races in Crystal Lake, Illinois offering 50k, 15 mile and 5 mile distances on a 5.2 mile loop through single track, prairie and pine forest.
May 2027
Nighttime obstacle race in Pingree Grove, IL with multiple 5K heats and a 30K unlimited laps option, illuminated obstacles, live entertainment, and onsite parking.