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Trail Running Calendar near Brighton 2026-2027

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Explore the top trail runs near Brighton for 2026-2027! We've gathered 25 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

Trail Running Calendar United States
August 2026
Aug
29
Sa

Tough Mudder - Chicago

Obstacle Run 5 km 15 km
Tough Mudder Chicago on August 29, 2026 at Richardson Adventure Farm offers 5K, 15K and an 8 hour Infinity course with multiple obstacles and a Mudder Village.
Aug
29
Sa

The Next Loop - Half Day Forest Preserve

Trail Run 5 km 10 km ... Marathon 50 km
Loop based trail event at Half Day Forest Preserve where runners repeat a 3.1 mile loop, stop after any loop with no penalty, and receive official timing for each completed loop for combined results.
September 2026
Sep
11
Fr

Woodland ROAR Run

Road Race Trail Run 5 km
A community run at Woodland Middle School in Gurnee on September 11, 2026, offering a 5K, 1 Mile, and a shirt only option. Proceeds support the Woodland PTA and confidential financial assistance for fees is available.
Sep
26
Sa

Moraine Hills Run for the Hills

Trail Run 5 km 10 km 13 mi
Run or walk 5K, 10K or a half marathon at Moraine Hills State Park on September 26, 2026, with a virtual option September 1 to 27.
Sep
26
Sa

Backyard Nonsense

Backyard Ultra
Backyard Nonsense on September 26, 2026 at Richard Bong State Recreation Area offers 24 hour and shorter timed trail races, including a Backyard 12 loop format.
Sep
27
Su

Procrastination Run

Trail Run 3 mi 6 mi 13 mi
Join this trail event at Minooka Park featuring half marathon 10K and 5K distances. Participants can choose between running walking and rucking on a scenic course with shaded trails and a notable hill challenge.
October 2026
Oct
4
Su

Carrera de los Lancers 5K

Road Race Trail Run 5 km
A community 5K run/walk at College of Lake County in Grayslake on October 4, 2026, raising funds for student scholarships and student programs.
Oct
10-11
Sa - Su

Helios

Trail Run 5 km 8 km 10 km
A loop-based trail ultra in Eagle, Wisconsin offering 6, 12 and 20 hour formats for solo runners or relay teams up to four people, set on three mapped autumn loops through the Southern Kettle Moraine Forest.
Oct
10
Sa

Second Mile Fun Run & Walk

Trail Run 2 mi
A family friendly fundraiser at Petrifying Springs Park offering 1 mile and 2.25 mile options to support Rey de Reyes Ministry in Guatemala with virtual participation available.
Oct
17
Sa

Soul Crusher

Trail Run 5 mi 10 mi
Trail race in Crystal Lake on October 17, 2026 with 5 and 10 mile courses through Veteran Acres and Sternes Woods, race shirt and finisher medal included.
Oct
18
Su

Richardson Farm Fall 10K with Family Adventure Run

Trail Run 5 km 10 km
Autumn race at Richardson Adventure Farm in Spring Grove with a 10K, two 5K options including a 250 turn corn maze, and a 1 mile family adventure, plus finisher medals.
November 2026
Nov
6-8
Fr - Su

tBunk Endurance Challenge

Trail Run 15 km 50 km ... 150 mi 200 mi
A multi-distance trail event in Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest offering ultra distances, a 50K and a 15K Fun Run, with aid stations, pacing rules, finisher awards, and proceeds funding forest projects.
Nov
7
Sa

Warrior 5K & 8K Through the Park

Trail Run 5 km 8 km
Trail runs and a 2.25 mile walk through rolling park trails and wooded sections in West Allis.
Nov
7
Sa

Bristol Woods Trail Run

Trail Run 5 km
A 5K trail run and 2 mile walk at Bristol Woods County Park supporting Pringle Nature Center environmental education, with youth pricing and event shirts.
Nov
14
Sa

Abominable Trail Race

Trail Run 5 km 10 km 15 km 30 km
On 11/14/2026 the Abominable Trail Race at Lake Geneva Ziplines & Adventures offers 5K, 10K, 15K and 30K courses plus 2, 3 or 4 person 30K relays on forest trails, with water stations, race shirt, finisher medal and free action photos.
Nov
28
Sa

Midwest XC Championships

Trail Run 3 km 5 km
Brooks Midwest XC Championships in Kenosha WI on Nov 28, 2026 features high school championship 5K races, a youth 3K and an open 5K with national qualifying spots at stake.
December 2026
Dec
13
Su

Cold Coding

Trail Run 4 mi 8 mi
A dog friendly Canicross event in Lake Geneva with a technical 4 mile loop and an option to run two loops for 8 miles, organized by TYDISH Running.
January 2027
Jan
9
Sa

Frozen Gnome

Trail Run 10 km 50 km
Winter trail race in Crystal Lake with a hilly single-track 10K loop and a 50K made of five laps, staffed aid stations, finisher medals, and age-group awards.
Jan
30
Sa

Abominable Snow Race

Obstacle Run 5 km 10 km 20 km
A winter obstacle race at Lake Geneva Ziplines & Adventures on January 30, 2027 offering distances from a kids loop to a 20K Yeti Challenge; fun heats allow optional obstacles while a competitive division awards cash prizes. All in-person finishers r..
April 2027
Apr
4
Su

Trailbreaker

Trail Run 3 mi 6 mi ... 20 mi 26 mi
Trailbreaker returns to Waukesha on April 4, 2027 with races from a 1K kids run to a full marathon, plus ruck options and a walk. Proceeds support the Park Foundation of Waukesha and local parks and recreation.
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