Vernon Hills
Trail Running Calendar near Vernon Hills 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Vernon Hills for 2026-2027! We've gathered 21 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
A trail event at Pringle Nature Center on November 7, 2026 offering a 5K run and 2 mile walk with fees supporting environmental education.
A 3-mile cross country meet at the MacNider course in Schaumburg on November 8, 2026, with separate men's and women's races and an optional team competition.
January 2027
Winter trail race in Crystal Lake, IL featuring a hilly single-track 10K loop and a 50K made of five laps, with aid stations, finisher medals, and age-group awards.
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.
April 2027
Trail trail race in Crystal Lake on April 17, 2027 offering 50K, 15 mile and 5 mile options on a 5 mile loop with aid station and age group awards.
May 2027
Nighttime obstacle race in Pingree Grove, IL with multiple 5K heats and a 30K unlimited laps option, illuminated obstacles, live entertainment, and onsite parking.
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.
June 2027
McHenry County Patriot Run on June 6, 2027 features a patriotic community gathering with a 5K, 10K and 1 Mile fun run at Three Oaks Recreation Center.
August 2027
A Scottish Highlander themed obstacle race in Pingree Grove on August 7, 2027 offering 50K, 15K, 5K, family 3K, a torch lit night run and a haunted 5K.
Community cross country event in Mount Prospect offering 1, 2 and 3 mile races to raise funds for Holiday Heroes, with professional timing and awards.
Tough Mudder Chicago is a weekend obstacle event at Richardson Adventure Farm on August 28 and 29, 2027 featuring 5K and 15K courses, Infinity laps, and on-site festival amenities.
September 2027
A family friendly fundraiser on September 18, 2027 at Petrifying Springs Park with 1 mile and 2.25 mile routes and a virtual option supporting Rey de Reyes Ministry.
Timed trail event at Richard Bong State Park on September 25, 2027, offering 3, 6 and 12 hour options on repeated 0.97 mile loops with hourly challenges.
October 2027
Oct 9, 2027 trail races in Lake County IL offering 50 mile, 50K, marathon and half marathon on a flat crushed gravel out and back course; marathon is Boston qualifying.