St. Charles
Trail Running Calendar near St. Charles 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near St. Charles 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.
August 2026
A retro 5K cross-country race by Fox River Trail Runners at Settler's Hill in Geneva. Entry fees are $10 for members and $12 for non-members, and proceeds support the course's preservation.
A community cross country event in Mount Prospect offering 1, 2 and 3 mile races. Entry is $25 and proceeds benefit the Little Giraffe Foundation.
Awarded OCR Buddy People's Choice, Highlander Assault in Pingree Grove IL offers 3K, 5K and 15K obstacle heats plus night and haunted 5K events.
Loop based endurance event at Busse Woods on August 15, 2026 offering repeated 3.1 mile laps over smooth crushed limestone and packed gravel. Distances range from 5K to 50K with a central aid station and open loop format.
Continuous 3.1 mile loop at Busse Woods near Elk Grove, IL offering 40 and 50 mile options with a fully stocked aid station every lap and a 12 hour cutoff. Runs alongside The Next Loop series but is scored separately.
Trail races at Paul Douglas Preserve offering approximate 4, 9.5 and 13 mile single-track courses as part of the Dick Pond Athletics Darn Tough Trail Race Series.
September 2026
USATF certified half marathon and 10K on crushed limestone trails at Danada Forest Preserve with chip timing, pacers, shuttle parking and finisher medals.
A community fundraiser in Geneva with a 2.5 mile Lightning Run, a 1 mile kids race, and a Mini Road Race Rally for ages 3 to 8. Proceeds support the Geneva Park District Scholarship Fund.
A 30 minute run or walk up Mt. Hoy in Blackwell Forest Preserve, Warrenville IL, with proceeds funding two years of housing through Bridge Communities.
October 2026
The Lockport Fire Foundation presents the second annual Fire Zone 5k, a community 5k run and walk on a marked loop of the Forest Preserve trail starting at Hassert Park. Registered participants present on race day receive a t shirt and finisher medal..
Trail run at Saw Wee Kee Park on October 17, 2026, over soft, twisting trails with variable footing. Bib-timed waves, part of a four-race series with collectible medal pieces and seasonal swag.
A Halloween-themed trail event in Pingree Grove, IL on October 23, 2026 with multiple 5 km heats, haunted sets and animatronics, plus a costume contest, bonfire and food; spectator fee $10, free parking.
A trail ultramarathon at Red Gate Woods near Chicago offering 25K and 50K on a clockwise single track loop of about 5.5 miles, with staffed aid stations, course maps, and no pacers allowed.
Howloween 5K in Schaumburg is a chip timed 5K run or walk at Busse Woods that supports animal shelters. Pets may join without registration and a virtual participation option is available.
November 2026