Schaumburg
Trail Running Calendar near Schaumburg 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Schaumburg for 2026-2027! We've gathered 34 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
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.
A 30 minute run or walk on Mt Hoy in Blackwell Forest Preserve that raises funds to house a family for two years through Bridge Communities.
A family friendly 1 mile run or walk at Montessori School of Lemont with colorful water based sprays, a white event tshirt, and an eco friendly confetti pop.
October 2026
Trail races in Lake County, Illinois offering 50 Mile, 50K, Marathon and Half Marathon on a flat crushed gravel course with timed cutoffs and multiple aid stations.
A fall trail run and walk in Swallow Cliff South offering 5K and 10K routes on mostly gravel, hilly trails with sustainability features and guaranteed race items for early registrants.
A fall event at Richardson Adventure Farm in Spring Grove, IL with a 10K, a 5K through a corn maze, and a 1 mile family adventure, plus finisher medals for all.
A nighttime trail event in Pingree Grove, Illinois featuring multiple 5K heats through haunted sets with animatronics and actors, plus a costume contest, bonfire, live entertainment and food.
Chicagoland trail ultra at Deer Grove with repeated 5.5 mile loops, stocked aid stations, community focus, and cash prizes.
November 2026
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.
Trail races at Wolf Road Woods with 8 mile two loop and 4 mile one loop options, post race chili and craft brews, plus age group and overall awards.
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.