Franklin Grove

Trail Running Calendar near Franklin Grove 2026-2027

Explore the top trail runs near Franklin Grove for 2026-2027! We've gathered 9 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

August 2026

Chupacabra Trail Races

Dixon | 9 mi from Franklin Grove

Trail Run 5 mi 10 mi 15 mi

Night trail races in Dixon IL on a 5 mile loop with 5, 10, and 15 mile options plus a three person relay, one aid station, and a post race snack.

Night trail races in Dixon IL on a 5 mile loop with 5, 10, and 15 mile options plus a three person relay, one aid station, and a post race snack.

September 2026

Gristmill Grind 10K

Trail Run Walk 5 km 10 km

Trail 5K and 10K at Franklin Creek State Natural Area featuring creek crossings, hilly technical terrain, and proceeds benefitting the Franklin Creek Conservation Association.

Trail 5K and 10K at Franklin Creek State Natural Area featuring creek crossings, hilly technical terrain, and proceeds benefitting the Franklin Creek Conservation Association.

The Last Meadow

Dixon | 9 mi from Franklin Grove

Backyard Ultra 4 mi

A Backyard Ultra on the Rock River Parkway where runners repeat a GPS-verified 4.167-mile loop each hour until one remains. Entry is limited to 150 runners and includes an on-site aid station and crew zone.

A Backyard Ultra on the Rock River Parkway where runners repeat a GPS-verified 4.167-mile loop each hour until one remains. Entry is limited to 150 runners and includes an on-site aid station and crew zone.

Tiger 10 Miler

Byron | 20 mi from Franklin Grove

Trail Run 10 mi

Experience ten miles of hills and winding trails through the Byron Forest Preserve and Nardi Equine Prairie. This cup free race features cash prizes and a post race celebration with pizza at Hairy Cow Brewing Company.

Experience ten miles of hills and winding trails through the Byron Forest Preserve and Nardi Equine Prairie. This cup free race features cash prizes and a post race celebration with pizza at Hairy Cow Brewing Company.

Hindsight Ultra Trail Runs

Dixon | 9 mi from Franklin Grove

Trail Run 8 mi 25 km ... 100 km 100 mi

A multi-loop trail event in Dixon IL using a roughly 7.85 mile loop with distances from 8 miles to 100 miles across singletrack, meadow, and gravel surfaces.

A multi-loop trail event in Dixon IL using a roughly 7.85 mile loop with distances from 8 miles to 100 miles across singletrack, meadow, and gravel surfaces.

October 2026

The Hennepin Hundred

Sterling | 20 mi from Franklin Grove

Trail Run 50 km 50 mi 100 mi

A point-to-point, all-trail ultramarathon on the Hennepin Canal Trail near Sterling, IL, offering 100-, 50-mile and 50K options with aid stations, bus service, and finisher awards.

A point-to-point, all-trail ultramarathon on the Hennepin Canal Trail near Sterling, IL, offering 100-, 50-mile and 50K options with aid stations, bus service, and finisher awards.

December 2026

Yeti Winter Trail Series

Dixon | 9 mi from Franklin Grove

Trail Run 5 km 10 km 15 km 20 km

Four monthly winter trail races in Dixon IL with 5K to 20K distances, series awards, and completion apparel.

Four monthly winter trail races in Dixon IL with 5K to 20K distances, series awards, and completion apparel.

March 2027

Skunk Ape 806/314 Trail Race

Dixon | 9 mi from Franklin Grove

Trail Run 14 mi 23 mi 34 mi

Timed trail event at Lowell Park in Dixon IL featuring multiple distances on an alternating 2.25 mile loop with manual lap tracking and an aid station.

Timed trail event at Lowell Park in Dixon IL featuring multiple distances on an alternating 2.25 mile loop with manual lap tracking and an aid station.

May 2027

Frontline OCR

Byron | 20 mi from Franklin Grove

Obstacle Run 5 km 10 km

An obstacle course event at Byron Motosports Park on May 22, 2027 offering 10K and 5K waves, Special Forces, Ruck division and a kids course, produced by a nonprofit honoring service members.

An obstacle course event at Byron Motosports Park on May 22, 2027 offering 10K and 5K waves, Special Forces, Ruck division and a kids course, produced by a nonprofit honoring service members.