Sugar Grove
Trail Running Calendar near Sugar Grove 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Sugar Grove for 2026-2027! We've gathered 19 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.
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.
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.
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
Flat out and back half marathon and 10K on the limestone Great Western Trail with a 25 plus year history and proceeds supporting local mental health charities.
June 2027
Trail races at Waubonsee Community College on June 12, 2027 featuring chip timed 5K and 10K options, packet pickup choices, live results, and awards for the fastest female and male finishers.