Bristol
Trail Running Calendar near Bristol 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Bristol for 2026-2027! We've gathered 20 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Timed trail races at Richard Bong State Recreation Area offering 24 hour, multiple 12 hour formats, 6 hour and 3 hour options on September 26, 2026.
October 2026
Trail races on the flat, crushed gravel Des Plaines River Trail in Lake County Illinois offering half, marathon, 50K and 50 mile distances; the marathon is a Boston qualifier.
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.
Trail races in Crystal Lake on October 17, 2026 offering 10 mile and 5 mile courses through Veteran Acres and Sternes Woods.
A fall event at Richardson Adventure Farm in Spring Grove, IL with a 10K, a 5K through a corn maze, and a 1 mile family adventure, plus finisher medals for all.
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.
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.
December 2026
A canicross-focused trail event in Lake Geneva, WI offering a 4-mile loop or two laps for 8 miles, with on-course aid and dog-only podium awards.
January 2027
Winter trail event in Crystal Lake offering a Triple Black Diamond 50K, a 10K, and team relays with on-course aid and finisher medals.
Conquer a winter obstacle course in Lake Geneva with distances ranging from 5K to 20K plus a dedicated kids race and a festive basecamp with fire pits.
April 2027
Trail races in Crystal Lake, Illinois offering 50k, 15 mile and 5 mile distances on a 5.2 mile loop through single track, prairie and pine forest.
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.
July 2027
A community 5K run and walk at Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy featuring a quarter mile kids race, local sponsors, and volunteer support.
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.
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.
October 2027