Janesville
Trail Running Calendar near Janesville 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Janesville for 2026-2027! We've gathered 15 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
A 24 hour Labor Day weekend fundraiser in Loves Park with three fitness challenges at Peak Sports Club, benefiting local children with cancer.
Multi-day event in Belleville WI with a Last Dot Standing alternating 4.2 mile hourly leg, plus 24 hour and 48 hour races, prize pot and distance buckles.
Echo 136 is a 136-mile ultramarathon on the Ice Age State Trail near Whitewater, WI on Sep 25, 2026, featuring ten aid stations, pacer and crew rules, and a cupless policy.
A 10th annual farm-based 5k trail run and family day in Fort Atkinson, WI supporting A-T research with in-person and virtual participation options.
October 2026
Trail running and a guided perimeter walk at Rock River Heritage County Park with a timed 5K using chip timing and a heritage celebration with food trucks and live music.
Nature-based out-and-back event in Roscoe, IL offering a 5K run or 2 mile walk on mixed gravel and crushed limestone, starting at Roscoe Middle School and passing a water station twice.
October running event at Optimist Community Park in Janesville offering 1 mile and 5K courses with proceeds to Momentum Track and Cross Country Club.
November 2026
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.
A community running event in Fort Atkinson offering a 12k trail-road course, a 5k neighborhood run, and a 1 mile walk/run with proceeds supporting local and international projects.
A community Turkey Trot through Atwood Park near 5k with chipped timing, common trail obstacles and door prizes. No GPS or timing devices are allowed and donations are collected for local causes.
December 2026
Night trail out and back runs in Lake Mills WI with 17.5 and 31 mile options, aid stations, mandatory lights, and a cupless aid policy.
May 2027
One of the oldest continuously running ultras in the country, Ice Age Trail 50 runs through glacial terrain and offers 50 mile, 50K and half marathon distances.
A rail-trail event in Belleville WI on May 29, 2027 offering 50 mile, 50K and half marathon options with aid stations, free food and race swag.
July 2027
A community 5K run and walk at Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy featuring a quarter mile kids race, local sponsors, and volunteer support.