Best Trail Running Events in the Midwest 2023

Strambecco rates the top trail running events in the Midwest for 2023 based on various factors, including reputation, route quality, location, runner feedback, and the overall uniqueness of the event or race. Spanning Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Kansas, Iowa, South/North Dakota, Nebraska, Indiana, and Minnesota, the Midwest terrain features of Strambecco’s best list is generally flat or rolling.

The Midwest is home to many prominent and well-organized events. Strambecco’s best list includes events that are components or qualifiers for prestigious regional, national and international race series, including the Midwest Grand Slam of Ultrarunning Series, Western States 100, and UTMB World Series.

Strambecco does not list every event. We strive to identify and review events that are special and noteworthy. If you have suggestions on other events we should consider or review, don’t hesitate to contact us here or send us a note at editors@strambecco.com.

Ice Age Trail 50

The Ice Age Trail 50 is one of the oldest continuously-running ultras in the country and is rated by Strambecco as one of the best trail-running events in the Midwest. A course…

Mohican Trail 100/50/Marathon

The 34th Annual Mohican Trail 100/50/Marathon is the 5th oldest Ultra race in North America and rated by Strambecco as one of the best trail-running events in the Midwest. The event…

Kettle Moraine 100 Endurance Trail Races

This classic ultra marathon was started in 1996. It is the second leg in the Midwest Grand Slam of Ultrarunning Series and a qualifier event for the famed Western States 100. Besides…

Burning River Endurance Run & Relay

The 17th Annual Burning River Endurance Run & Relay offers 100M, 50M, and Marathon solo run and 100M relay options in Northeast Ohio. The 100 qualifies for the Western States 100 and…

Hallucination 100 Trail Races

An opportunity to set your soles free on a 140-acre incredible piece of pure Michigan forest and fields, not to mention a beach. Century-old white pines, old-growth forests, and meandering dirt two…

Ironbull Ultra Trail

Ironbull invites all trail runners to gather in Rib Mountain State Park for 3-course options. Participants can select to compete in 15K, 25K, or 50K. All courses start and finish on the…

Indiana Trail 100/75/50

The final leg of the Midwest Grand Slam of Ultrarunning and a qualifier event for the famed Western States 100, this Ignite Trail Series event was founded and nurtured by a small group…

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