Crystal Lake
Trail Running Calendar near Crystal Lake 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Crystal Lake for 2026-2027! We've gathered 22 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Trail event in Crystal Lake offering 5 and 10 mile looped courses on single-track forest trails, with a race shirt and skeleton finisher medal.
A fall race at Richardson Adventure Farm in Spring Grove featuring 10K, two 5K options and a 1 mile family run through the corn maze with finisher medals for all.
A nighttime 5K trail run in Pingree Grove Illinois with ghostly actors and animatronics, plus a postrace DJ, contests, food, and a finisher medal and event t shirt.
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
A dog-friendly Canicross event in Lake Geneva offering a 4 mile loop or an 8 mile option on winding single-track trails with on-course hydration and finisher items.
January 2027
Winter trail race in Crystal Lake, IL featuring a hilly single-track 10K loop and a 50K made of five laps, with aid stations, finisher medals, and age-group awards.
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, IL on a 5 mile loop offering 50K, 15 mile and 5 mile distances with an aid station and age group awards.
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.
Flat out and back half marathon and 10K on the limestone Great Western Trail with a 25 plus year history and proceeds supporting local mental health charities.
July 2027
Experience the natural beauty of the Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy in Williams Bay during this annual 5K and kids fun run held on the scenic trail system.