Lake County
Trail Running Calendar near Lake County 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Lake County for 2026-2027! We've gathered 17 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
September 2026
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.
Test your endurance at this 6 or 12 hour timed race featuring a scenic 2-mile loop along the Evanston lakefront and Northwestern University campus.
October 2026
Trail races on the flat, crushed gravel Des Plaines River Trail in Lake County Illinois offering half, marathon, 50K and 50 mile distances; the marathon is a Boston qualifier.
A family friendly fundraiser at Petrifying Springs Park offering 1 mile and 2.25 mile options to support Rey de Reyes Ministry in Guatemala with virtual participation available.
November 2026
A 5K trail run and 2 mile walk at Bristol Woods County Park supporting Pringle Nature Center environmental education, with youth pricing and event shirts.
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.
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.
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.
December 2026
A 4.5 mile trail race at Schiller Woods West with crushed limestone and single/double track, on-site packet pick-up, finish-line chili and post-race raffle.
April 2027