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.
October 2026
A community fundraiser on October 10, 2026 at Petrifying Springs Park benefiting Rey de Reyes Ministry, with in-person trail distances and a virtual participation option.
Trail event in Crystal Lake offering 5 and 10 mile looped courses on single-track forest trails, with a race shirt and skeleton finisher medal.
A fall race at Richardson Adventure Farm in Spring Grove featuring 10K, two 5K options and a 1 mile family run through the corn maze with finisher medals for all.
A nighttime 5K trail run in Pingree Grove Illinois with ghostly actors and animatronics, plus a postrace DJ, contests, food, and a finisher medal and event t shirt.
November 2026
A trail event at Pringle Nature Center on November 7, 2026 offering a 5K run and 2 mile walk with fees supporting environmental education.
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.
On 11/14/2026 the Abominable Trail Race at Lake Geneva Ziplines & Adventures offers 5K, 10K, 15K and 30K courses plus 2, 3 or 4 person 30K relays on forest trails, with water stations, race shirt, finisher medal and free action photos.
December 2026
A dog-friendly Canicross event in Lake Geneva offering a 4 mile loop or an 8 mile option on winding single-track trails with on-course hydration and finisher items.
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.
Conquer a winter obstacle course in Lake Geneva with distances ranging from 5K to 20K plus a dedicated kids race and a festive basecamp with fire pits.
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
Trail races in Crystal Lake, IL on a 5 mile loop offering 50K, 15 mile and 5 mile distances with an aid station and age group awards.
May 2027
Nighttime obstacle race in Pingree Grove, IL with multiple 5K heats and a 30K unlimited laps option, illuminated obstacles, live entertainment, and onsite parking.