McHenry
Trail Running Calendar near McHenry 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near McHenry for 2026-2027! We've gathered 24 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
Trail races at Lake Geneva Ziplines & Adventures on 11/14/2026 offering 5K, 10K, 15K, a 30K solo option and team relays with on-course water stations and race amenities.
December 2026
Cold Coding is a canicross-focused trail event on December 13, 2026 in Lake Geneva, WI offering a 4 mile loop or two loops for 8 miles, with dog-specific awards and on-course aid.
January 2027
Winter trail race in Crystal Lake, IL featuring a hilly single-track 10K loop and a 50K made of five laps, with aid stations, finisher medals, and age-group awards.
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.
A winter obstacle race in Lake Geneva with kids courses, fun runs, a 20K Yeti challenge, and a competitive 10K offering cash prizes and age group awards.
February 2027
A 5K out and back on the Des Plaines River Trail in Lincolnshire with a post race party at Half Day Brewing featuring music, beer, gift cards and a buffet.
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
Trail trail race in Crystal Lake on April 17, 2027 offering 50K, 15 mile and 5 mile options on a 5 mile loop with aid station and age group awards.
May 2027
A night obstacle race in Pingree Grove with illuminated obstacles, technical rigs, archery, live entertainment, bonfires, food, and finisher shirt and medal.
A flat out and back half marathon and 10K on the limestone Great Western Trail organized by Fox River Trail Runners with proceeds for local mental health charities.
June 2027
McHenry County Patriot Run on June 6, 2027 features a patriotic community gathering with a 5K, 10K and 1 Mile fun run at Three Oaks Recreation Center.
July 2027
A community 5K run and kids quarter mile at Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy on July 4, 2026, held after volunteers cleared trails following a July 3 storm.
Cross country races at Kishwauketoe in Williams Bay with a 5K and kids quarter mile events on grass trails through woods and prairie.
August 2027
Obstacle race day in Pingree Grove IL featuring 5k, 15k and 50k heats, a family 3k, a torch lit night run, and a haunted 5k.
Community cross country event in Mount Prospect offering 1, 2 and 3 mile races to raise funds for Holiday Heroes, with professional timing and awards.
Mud run at Richardson Adventure Farm on August 28 and 29, 2027, offering 15K and 5K courses, Infinity laps, spectator passes, and finisher medals and shirts.