Palos Heights
Trail Running Calendar near Palos Heights 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Palos Heights for 2026-2027! We've gathered 18 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
A 3-mile cross country meet at the MacNider course in Schaumburg on November 8, 2026, with separate men's and women's races and an optional team competition.
Trail races at Wolf Road Woods on November 21, 2026 with 8 mile and 4 mile options, shirts, finish-line chili and brews, plus awards and a post-race raffle.
A chip timed 2.5 mile cross country Turkey Trot in Orland Park on Thanksgiving morning, with race shirts, a raffle, and prize turkeys for top finishers.
A cross country event at Gaelic Park in Oak Forest on November 29, 2026 offering a 5K run and a 1.5 mile walk with proceeds to Gaelic Park Charities.
December 2026
A 4.5 miles trail race at Schiller Woods West Forest Preserve on December 12, 2026 featuring crushed limestone single and double track, post race chili and brews.
March 2027
Mudhen 5k Trail Run at Big Marsh Park in Chicago on March 13, 2027, is a 5K trail run with a course map; registration is listed as $0.00.
April 2027
A scenic 5K run/walk at Lake Katherine Nature Center on April 10, 2027 with lakeside trails, wildlife viewing, and proceeds supporting conservation and education.
May 2027
Trail marathon and 10 mile on Sag Valley Trail through Cap Sauers Nature Preserve with wide horse trail, multiple aid stations, and notable elevation.
Timed 7 hour and 11 hour trail endurance runs on 4 mile loops at Wolf Road Woods in Willow Springs, IL, with on-course aid and chip timing.
Chip-timed 10K at The Forge Lemont Quarries on May 16, 2027, on mostly crushed limestone trails with quarry views and overall plus age-group awards.
August 2027
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.
September 2027
Both in person and virtual races in Wheaton, IL on September 11, 2027 offer half marathon and 10K distances with separate registration windows.
Timed ultra event at Horner Park with 3 hour, 6 hour and 12 hour options on a 0.97 mile loop, hourly playful challenges, aid station, and relay teams.
Obstacle course races at Indiana Dunes National Park on September 12, 2027 include 6.2 mi, 3.1 mi and a K9 3.1 mi course inspired by military landscapes.
A family-focused 5K at Danada Forest Preserve in Wheaton supporting Inside Out Club youth programs, with team and age-group awards plus a kids fun run.
October 2027
Trail ultraraces in Willow Springs, IL on Oct 23, 2027 offering runnable single track loops at 50K, 25K and a 5 Miler with aid stations and prize divisions.