Golf
Trail Running Calendar near Golf 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Golf for 2026-2027! We've gathered 19 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Trail races on the Des Plaines River Trail in Lake County, Illinois offering half, marathon, 50K and 50 mile distances on a flat crushed gravel course.
A 5K and 10K trail run and walk through Swallow Cliff South in Palos Park on October 17, 2026, with gravel trails, elevation changes, reusable race cups, and age group awards.
A grassroots trail ultra at Deer Grove Forest Preserve on a 5.5 mile loop with 25K and 50K options, marked course, staffed aid stations, and prize money for top finishers.
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 on November 21, 2026, offering 8-mile and 4-mile loop options with trail terrain, finisher chili, craft brews, and age-group awards.
December 2026
December 12 2026 trail race in Schiller Woods Chicago, a 4.5 mile off-road course with on-site water, post-race chili and brews, plus age group and overall awards.
January 2027
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.
April 2027
May 2027
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.
Trail marathon and 10 mile on Sag Valley Trail through Cap Sauers Nature Preserve with wide horse trail, multiple aid stations, and notable elevation.
Looped trail endurance event in Wolf Road Woods offering 7 or 11 hours on a four mile singletrack with an aid station stocked with hot dogs and pixie sticks.