Lake Geneva
Trail Running Calendar near Lake Geneva 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Lake Geneva for 2026-2027! We've gathered 21 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
November 2026
Multi-distance trail event in the Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest offering 200M, 150M, 100M, 50M, 50K and a 15K fun run; proceeds fund 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.
Trail trail race at Lake Geneva Ziplines on Nov 14 2026 with 5K–30K options, relay teams, shirts, medals, chip timing, and aid stations.
December 2026
A trail event in Lake Geneva focused on Canicross and dog-friendly running, offering 4 mile loops or two loops for 8 miles on technical singletrack.
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.
Winter trail ultramarathon near Palmyra, WI offering a two loop 100K and a new single 50K loop on Ice Age, Whitewater and Scuppernong trails.
A winter obstacle race in Lake Geneva with kids courses, fun runs, a 20K Yeti challenge, and a competitive 10K offering cash prizes and age group awards.
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, 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.
Multi-duration ultrarun in Kettle Moraine State Forest with three loop options, Jackpot prizes for 24-hour solo and relay, on-site camping, and event-specific swag.
Historic Wisconsin trail ultramarathon on glacial terrain offering 50 miles, 50K and a half marathon; registration opens December 13, 2026.
July 2027
Kishwauketoe 5K Run / Walk in Williams Bay featured a 5K and a quarter mile kids run, with 280 finishers and community volunteers restoring trails after a storm.
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 is a weekend obstacle event at Richardson Adventure Farm on August 28 and 29, 2027 featuring 5K and 15K courses, Infinity laps, and on-site festival amenities.
September 2027
A family friendly fundraiser on September 18, 2027 at Petrifying Springs Park with 1 mile and 2.25 mile routes and a virtual option supporting Rey de Reyes Ministry.
A 136 Miler on the Ice Age State Trail near Whitewater WI on Sep 24 2027 with nine aid stations, required FarOut offline maps, and defined pacer and crew rules.