Trail Running Calendar near Gurnee 2026-2027

November 2026

Road Race Trail Run Walk 5 km

An annual canicross friendly 5K at Deer Grove-East in Palatine on November 14 2026 supporting a local scholarship fund, with awards, refreshments and a paved course option.

Nov

26

Th

Winnetka Turkey Trot

Winnetka | 20 mi from Gurnee

Trail Run 5 km

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.

Nov

28

Sa

Midwest XC Championships

Somers | 18 mi from Gurnee

Trail Run 3 km 5 km

Regional cross country championships in Kenosha, WI on November 28, 2026, featuring multiple 5K races and a 3K youth event. Top finishers in the championship race can qualify for the Brooks XC National Championships in San Diego.

Nov

29

Su

ERC John Hennelly Public Cross Country Races

Evanston | 25 mi from Gurnee

Trail Run 4 mi

A public cross country race in Evanston with three all-grass loops, team and individual scoring, included long-sleeve race shirt, and a post-race awards cookout; entry fees vary by registration date.

January 2027

Jan

9

Sa

Frozen Gnome

Crystal Lake | 23 mi from Gurnee

Trail Run 10 km 50 km

Winter trail race in Crystal Lake with a hilly single-track 10K loop and a 50K made of five laps, staffed aid stations, finisher medals, and age-group awards.

April 2027

Apr

17

Sa

Earth Day 50k

Crystal Lake | 23 mi from Gurnee

Trail Run 5 mi 15 mi 50 km

Trail races in Crystal Lake, Illinois on a 5.2 mile loop offering 50k, 15 mile and 5 mile options through single track, prairie and pine forest.

Apr

24

Sa

Childish Nonsense

Palatine | 19 mi from Gurnee

Trail Run 6 mi 25 km 50 km 50 mi

Trail ultraraces at Deer Grove Forest Preserve in Palatine IL featuring 5.5 mile laps, central aid station, inclusion policies and a playful race atmosphere.