Palos Hills
Trail Running Calendar near Palos Hills 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Palos Hills 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.
October 2026
A 5K and 10K trail run and walk through Swallow Cliff South featuring unpaved gravel trails, notable elevation, reusable race cups, and shirt style options.
Looped trail races at Deer Grove Forest Preserve in October 2026 offering 5 mile, 25K and 50K distances with aid stations, prize money, and a grassroots community atmosphere.
November 2026
A 3 mile cross country event 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.
Community cross-country event at Carraig Irish Pub offering a 5K run and a 1.5 mile walk, with apparel, a drink ticket, post-race food, and proceeds to local charities.
December 2026
December 12 2026 trail race in Schiller Woods Chicago, a 4.5 mile off-road course with on-site water, post-race chili and brews, plus age group and overall awards.
January 2027
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.
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.
May 2027
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.
Trail marathon and 10 mile on Sag Valley Trail through Cap Sauers Nature Preserve with wide horse trail, multiple aid stations, and notable elevation.
Looped trail endurance event in Wolf Road Woods offering 7 or 11 hours on a four mile singletrack with an aid station stocked with hot dogs and pixie sticks.
September 2027
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.