Lake Geneva
Trail Running Calendar near Lake Geneva 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Lake Geneva for 2026-2027! We've gathered 23 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A community fundraiser on October 10, 2026 at Petrifying Springs Park benefiting Rey de Reyes Ministry, with in-person trail distances and a virtual participation option.
Trail event in Crystal Lake offering 5 and 10 mile looped courses on single-track forest trails, with a race shirt and skeleton finisher medal.
A fall race at Richardson Adventure Farm in Spring Grove featuring 10K, two 5K options and a 1 mile family run through the corn maze with finisher medals for all.
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 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 dog-friendly Canicross event in Lake Geneva offering a 4 mile loop or an 8 mile option on winding single-track trails with on-course hydration and finisher items.
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.
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.
February 2027
A winter timed ultra in the Southern Kettle Moraine Forest offering 6, 12 and 24 hour loop options for solo runners and relay teams. The field is limited to 160 participants and the 6 hour option is available in AM and PM waves.
April 2027
Trail races in Crystal Lake, IL on a 5 mile loop offering 50K, 15 mile and 5 mile distances with an 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.
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.
July 2027
Experience the natural beauty of the Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy in Williams Bay during this annual 5K and kids fun run held on the scenic trail system.
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.