Elgin
Trail Running Calendar near Elgin 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Elgin for 2026-2027! We've gathered 28 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
A 30 minute run or walk on Mt Hoy in Blackwell Forest Preserve that raises funds to house a family for two years through Bridge Communities.
A family friendly 1 mile run or walk at Montessori School of Lemont with colorful water based sprays, a white event tshirt, and an eco friendly confetti pop.
October 2026
Trail run at Saw Wee Kee Park on October 17, 2026, over soft, twisting trails with variable footing. Bib-timed waves, part of a four-race series with collectible medal pieces and seasonal swag.
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.
Chicagoland trail ultra at Deer Grove with repeated 5.5 mile loops, stocked aid stations, community focus, and cash prizes.
November 2026
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.
Trail races at Wolf Road Woods with 8 mile two loop and 4 mile one loop options, post race chili and craft brews, plus age group and overall awards.
A Thanksgiving 5K on the Green Bay Trail at Winnetka Train Station featuring rolling start waves, a family division, packet pickup before race day, post-race refreshments, and support for local charities.
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.
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.