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Trail Running Calendar near Sterling 2026-2027

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Explore the top trail runs near Sterling for 2026-2027! We've gathered 6 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

September 2026
Sep
26
Sa

Hindsight Ultra Trail Runs

Trail Run 8 mi 25 km ... 100 km 100 mi
Experience a grassroots trail event in Dixon featuring loop-based distances from 8 miles to a 100 miler on a mix of singletrack and meadow paths.
October 2026
Oct
3-4
Sa - Su

The Hennepin Hundred

Trail Run 50 km 50 mi 100 mi
A point to point trail ultramarathon along the Hennepin Canal State Trail in Illinois, with 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and a 100 mile relay.
November 2026
Nov
26
Th

Thanksgiving Trail Trot - Sheffield

Trail Run 2 mi
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a 2 mile run through the wooded trails of Sheffield Illinois. Wear your best holiday costume for a chance to win prizes at this untimed community event.
December 2026
Dec-Mar
5-6
Sa

Yeti Winter Trail Series

Trail Run 5 km 10 km 15 km 20 km
The Yeti Winter Trail Series is a four month challenge in Dixon featuring monthly races that progress from 5k to 20k across diverse winter terrain.
March 2027
Mar
27
Sa

Skunk Ape 806/314 Trail Race

Trail Run 14 mi 23 mi 34 mi
Test your endurance at Lowell Park with a series of timed trail challenges featuring an alternating loop course and manual lap tracking through the Illinois woods.
August 2027
Aug
14
Sa

Chupacabra Trail Races

Trail Run 5 mi 10 mi 15 mi
Night trail races in Dixon, IL on a ~5-mile loop with 5, 10, 15 mile options and a 3-person relay, one aid station, participant tee, and awards.
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