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Trail Running Calendar near Golf 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Golf for 2026-2027! We've gathered 31 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
Loop based endurance event at Busse Woods on August 15, 2026 offering repeated 3.1 mile laps over smooth crushed limestone and packed gravel. Distances range from 5K to 50K with a central aid station and open loop format.
Continuous 3.1 mile loop at Busse Woods near Elk Grove, IL offering 40 and 50 mile options with a fully stocked aid station every lap and a 12 hour cutoff. Runs alongside The Next Loop series but is scored separately.
Trail running at Paul Douglas Preserve on August 23, 2026, with approximate 4, 9.5, and 13 mile single-track courses.
September 2026
USATF certified half marathon and 10K on crushed limestone trails at Danada Forest Preserve with chip timing, pacers, shuttle parking and finisher medals.
A timed ultrarun in Chicago with 3 hour, 6 hour and 12 hour options on a roughly one mile loop, hourly playful challenges, on-course aid and relay team choices.
Experience the Bloomingdale Trail Run in Chicago featuring a timed 5K and short dashes for youth. This annual event offers a variety of distances on an urban trail for a family friendly day of running.
Timed 12 hour and 6 hour races on a 2 mile lakeside loop in Evanston with aid stations, public fountains, and handcrafted finisher awards.
A 30 minute run or walk up Mt. Hoy in Blackwell Forest Preserve, Warrenville IL, with proceeds funding two years of housing through Bridge Communities.
October 2026
Trail races on the flat, crushed gravel Des Plaines River Trail in Lake County offering Half Marathon, Marathon, 50K and 50 Mile distances.
Trail 5K and 10K runs and walks through Swallow Cliff Woods in Palos Park with gravel trails, notable elevation, reusable race cups and shirt options.
Trail races at Deer Grove Forest Preserve on Oct 24, 2026 offering 50K, 25K and 5-mile options on a runnable 5.5 mile loop with stocked aid stations and cash prizes.
Howloween 5K in Schaumburg is a chip timed 5K run or walk at Busse Woods that supports animal shelters. Pets may join without registration and a virtual participation option is available.
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.