Crown Point
Trail Running Calendar near Crown Point 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Crown Point for 2026-2027! We've gathered 13 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A community 5K in Flossmoor with a parallel virtual 5K that raises funds and collects goods to support local families experiencing hidden homelessness and provide school supplies for homeless children.
A 5K timed race and an untimed 2K through the hilly 144-acre Camp Triangle Hills at Crossroads YMCA, held as part of Fall Fest with family activities like rock climbing, archery, tractor rides and a petting zoo.
A 5K and 10K trail run and walk through Swallow Cliff South in Palos Park on October 17, 2026, with gravel trails, elevation changes, reusable race cups, and age group awards.
A Halloween themed nighttime run and walk at Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point on October 30, 2026. The event features a 5K and a non timed shorter course, costume prizes, awards, and entry to the Hometown Hocus Pocus Market.
November 2026
Half trail run at Stoney Run County Park on November 14, 2026, featuring two loops over grass, gravel, pavement and single-track with aid stations, raffle and old-school timing.
A 2.5 mile chip timed cross country Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning in Orland Park, with long sleeve race shirts, a post race raffle, and prize turkeys for top finishers.
Cross-country event at Gaelic Park in Oak Forest on November 29, 2026 offering a 5K run and a 1.5 mile walk with proceeds to Gaelic Park Charities.
February 2027
Trail half at Bluhm County Park with four 3.4 mile loops, manual timing, a limited-edition shirt and a 4 hour 30 minute cutoff.
March 2027
3.1 Mile trail run at Sunset Hill County Park in Valparaiso on March 6, 2027, with awards, one water station, guaranteed shirts for early registrants and a departmental challenge.
Trail races of 30k, 50k and 50 mile at Sunset Hill Farm County Park in Valparaiso on March 13, 2027 with one aid station and a 16 hour finish window.
May 2027
A five mile trail run at Stoney Run County Park in Hebron, Indiana on May 24, 2027, with an aid station near mile 3, a possible pond crossing, and post-race refreshments.
August 2027
Chupacabra Endurance 10 hour run at Bluhm County Park on Aug 28, 2027: runners complete 4.1 mile loops with hourly elimination and prize chips for distance.
September 2027
Obstacle course races at Indiana Dunes National Park on September 12, 2027 include 6.2 mi, 3.1 mi and a K9 3.1 mi course inspired by military landscapes.