Trail Running Calendar Indiana 2026-2027

The Frozen Trailfest Trail Race offers a winter multisport challenge in Fort Wayne's Franke Park. Participants can run a 5K or 10K trail race, tackle a 20K mountain bike ride, or compete in a 10K wheelchair event on paved and gravel paths.

A trail half at Bluhm County Park in Westville, IN featuring four 3.4 mile loops on single track dirt with switchbacks, manual timing, an aid station at the shelter, limited participant apparel, and a 4 hour 30 minute cut off.

Join a free winter trail run in Yellowwood State Forest. Cover a scenic 6.5 to 7 mile loop at your own pace and enjoy a fire, hot food, and socializing at the shelter house afterward. Registration is required to attend this relaxed communit..

A 3.1 mile all-trail run at Sunset Hill County Park in Valparaiso on March 7, 2026, with age group and overall awards, guaranteed shirts for early registrants, and a Police Fire Criminal Justice department challenge.

Trail races at Mounds State Park in Anderson, Indiana on March 7, 2026 feature 15K and 5K courses along scenic trails by the White River and ceremonial mounds, with aid stations, a free kids run, and on site registration.

The Plainfield Race Series offers three Saturday race days from winter to spring, featuring a 5k, 10k, and a 10 miler on the paved local trail system. Each event includes themed swag and a festive post-race gathering. Completing the full se..

A cross country event in Clayton, Indiana on March 13, 2026 supporting local school cross country programs, offering 5k, Kids 3k, virtual options, team scoring and awards, plus a shirt only option.

A trail race at Sunset Hill Farm Park on March 14, 2026 offering 30k, 50k and a new 50 mile option on a new course with prominent "Roller Coaster" hills, aid stations, time limits, and unique finishing awards and swag.

A two-day trail event in Holliday Park, Indianapolis on March 20–21, 2026 featuring a timed 5 mile run, a 3 mile hike, youth races, commemorative shirts, and varied natural trail terrain.

Woodsy single-track races at Soldiers Memorial Park in LaPorte, IN on March 21, 2026. Distances include a 10K loop and a half marathon run as two laps with a relay option; aid stations appear about every 2.5 miles and the event is cupless e..

Trail races in Owen Putnam State Forest feature single track looped courses in 50 mile, 50K, 14 mile and 10K distances. The event is organized by the Indiana Trail Running Association and is a cupless race with limited camping.

A trail event at Hawthorn Park offering a 5 mile run, 4 mile walk and 1 mile fun run, with marked trails, volunteer support, awards and a post-race breakfast taco bar. Preregistration is required by April 12 for a shirt.

This six-hour trail run at Luhr County Park is a timed event where runners complete as many 1.7-mile loops as they can. The winner is the person who covers the most distance within the time limit. It's part of a series focused on creating a..

Race The Trails in Newburgh, Indiana is the tenth annual event by Warrick Trails and the Warrick Parks Foundation, featuring a 5K plus two youth races. Proceeds support trail building and park improvements.

Trail races at Paynetown State Recreation Area feature single lap 15K and 5K courses through Pate Hollow and Hoosier National Forest with hilly, mixed surfaces and standard DNR gate fees may apply.

A trail race series in Columbus, IN from April 4 to October 10, 2026, offering 5K and 10K events on two race dates. Participants do not receive shirts at registration; finisher beanie hats are given at the finish.

A rugged point to point 50 mile trail race on Indiana’s Knobstone Trail with roughly 10,000 feet of elevation gain. The event is cupless, uses live GPS tracking, and enforces aid station check ins and elapsed time cutoffs.

The Plainfield Race Series offers three Saturday race days from winter to spring, featuring a 5k, 10k, and a 10 miler on the paved local trail system. Each event includes themed swag and a festive post-race gathering. Completing the full se..

A spring event in Evansville offering 5K Run/Walk and 10K Run on April 11, 2026 with an out and back course along the Greenway Passage, finisher medals, age group awards, and partial proceeds to the Evansville Parks Department.

The DINO Trail Run returns to DePauw Nature Park, featuring 5k and 15k courses on crushed stone trails. Runners can enjoy views of the park's rock quarry cliffs on a route with mostly gentle grades and a few steep hills.