Upcoming Trail Running Races in Wisconsin

Endurance Grid lists 14 trail running races in Wisconsin, from August 2026 to May 2027 across 14 cities.

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The lay of the land

Trail Running Races in Wisconsin

The trail running race calendar in Wisconsin is busiest in October, September, and November, with races most often in Janesville and Lake Geneva.

What trail running is

Trail running takes the sport off the pavement and onto dirt trails, singletrack, fire roads, and mountain paths. It’s quieter than a road race. Depending on the course, you might spend long stretches alone with the woods and your own breathing.

If you already run roads, trails are a natural next step, but they ask for different things: power on the climbs, control on the descents, and attention to every footfall. There’s a distance for every level, from a rolling trail 5K to 100-mile mountain ultras.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many trail running races are in Wisconsin?+
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 14 upcoming trail running races in Wisconsin across 14 cities, from August 2026 to May 2027.
What trail running distances are offered in Wisconsin?+
Trail running races in Wisconsin include 1 Mile, 10 Mile, 10K, 15K, 1K, 25–50 mi, 30+ mi, 4 Mile, and more distances.
When is trail running season in Wisconsin?+
Trail Running season in Wisconsin runs spring through fall. Of the upcoming trail running races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in October and September.
Which Wisconsin cities have trail running races?+
Trail running races in Wisconsin are held in Baraboo, Cross Plains, Delafield, Dousman, Eau Claire, Glenbeulah, Janesville, Lake Geneva, Minocqua, and Mount Horeb, plus 4 other cities.

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