Trail Running Calendar Indiana 2026-2027

Participate in a 5K or 10K trail and ruck run in Velpen to honor veterans and emergency personnel. Enjoy a professionally timed race at Cool Springs that supports local community safety and veteran awareness.

A timed annual 5K cross-country race on the Pike XC Course behind Eastbrook Elementary in Indianapolis, organized for alumni and family with official results and no registration fee.

Cross country 5K at Hagerstown High School on August 8, 2026 featuring a double loop of steep hills on grass and dirt with good spectator viewing.

A women only 5K obstacle mud run at Wildcat Creek MX in Rossville, Indiana on August 9, 2026, featuring 18+ obstacles and open to participants aged 7 and up. Participants can run, jog or walk the muddy course.

Trail run at Southwestway Park on August 15, 2026 offering 5K and 15K courses that overlook the White River. The event is the final race of the 5K and 15K DINO Trail Run Series with GPX files and course maps provided.

A 5K and a 1 mile run and walk on the Pennsy Trail in Greenfield, IN, held at Sister Cities Park next to the police department. The course is an out and back along the trail and race and volunteer registrations have set dates and fees.

A 5K chip-timed run and a 3K scavenger-hunt walk through St. Patrick's County Park featuring trail terrain, participant medallions, post-event refreshments, awards by age group, and proceeds that support park programs.

A cross-country 5k on wooded White River trails in Noblesville with timed run, jog, and walk options. Participants receive honey and awards, and proceeds support Teter’s healthy food access and ecological education programs.

A night trail event on August 15, 2026 at Eagle Creek Park offering half and quarter marathon distances. The 13th annual run includes a disco ball atmosphere and Krispy Kreme donuts at the finish.

A chip timed 5K trail run at Salamonie Lake with wooded, gently rolling trails, a participant pancake breakfast, and fresh sweet corn for sale. Proceeds support Friends of the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services.

A 10 hour trail endurance event at Bluhm County Park on August 29, 2026 with hourly loop cutoffs, chip based prizes, and a race t shirt and wooden medal.

A six hour timed night trail event at Franke Park where participants complete laps on paved, gravel and single track trails with laps recorded on a whiteboard and electronically.

A Labor Day 5K cross country event at Brebeuf High School where each registrant joins a charity team and $15 of every entry supports the selected charity. Virtual participation and event jerseys are available.

A remembrance event at the Lake County Fairgrounds Grandstand in Crown Pont, IN where participants climb 17 laps totaling 1,980 steps or join a 1 mile non timed walk. The event includes hero wristbands, limited finisher medals, and supports..

Backyard Ultra in Noblesville, IN on Sept 12, 2026 featuring repeated 4.167 mile loops through Koteewi Park and a paved out and back until one runner remains.

An obstacle course race at Indiana Dunes National Park on September 13, 2026, featuring 10k, 5K and a K9 3.1-mile event. The course uses varied landscapes to reflect terrains associated with military service.

Trail races on the Knobstone Trail with 5 mile, 13.1 mile, 18 mile and a new 50K on Sept 13 2026, raising funds for Suicide Awareness Mission.

A five hour endurance event at Franke Park where runners, mountain bikers and wheelchair athletes complete as many full laps as possible on separate loops. Food and drinks are available at a central HUB and winners are top lap counts per ca..

Community 5K and walk on the Karst Park Greenway Trail with a free 1-mile kids' fun run, chip timing, awards, t-shirts for early registrants, and proceeds supporting future Ellettsville events.

Trail ultras at O'Bannon Woods State Park in Corydon, Indiana offering 50 mile, 50 mile relay, 50K and 25K over technical singletrack, ridgelines and creek crossings.