Trail Running Calendar Indiana 2025-2026

Celebrate the new year with the First Day Trail Run and Walk at Monroe Lake, an untimed, non competitive trail event. Choose from three scenic distances, enjoy hot soup and a warming fire, and support Monroe Lake programs.

Warm up your winter running at the Frozen Feet 5k Trail Run on January 3 at Creek Ridge County Park. Enjoy two chilly looped trails with a few hills, grab a free winter hat and gloves, and refuel with snacks and drinks after the finish.

Run under the stars at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis on January 10, 2026, tackling nearly all single track loops by headlamp. This sold out night trail features chip timing, small wave starts, and a finisher medal for those who finish.

Hit the trails at IW2R Winter Trail XC, a scenic 5K on the groomed cross country course at Northview Church in Carmel. Snow or sloppy conditions are possible, so bring proper footwear and help support course upkeep.

Run the FroMoMoFo on January 11, 2026 in Morgan Monroe State Forest, choosing a 10 mile fun run or the UTMB Index 20 mile on the scenic Three Lakes loop. Enjoy cozy on course aid stations with fireplaces and daylight only racing.

Join the Bop to the Top Stair Climb in Indianapolis on Jan 17, 2026 to conquer 36 floors and support Riley Children's Foundation. Choose single, triple or team climbs and get a long sleeve shirt.

Run the Cereal Killer 15K at Red Mill County Park on February 7, 2026 with four scenic loops, cereal stations and Deathwish Coffee. All finishers get a limited edition long sleeve shirt or winter hat and gloves while supplies last.

Warm up your winter with the Chilly Chili Trail Run at Ouabache State Park in Bluffton, Indiana, offering 3 and 5 mile trail distances. Registration includes a long sleeve tee and hot chili, plus overall and age group awards.

Celebrate winter endurance at Frozen Trailfest in Franke Park, Fort Wayne on Feb 14. Choose a 10K run, 20K mountain bike, or 10K wheelchair race and tackle scenic, likely muddy trails for a true off road challenge.

Yeti Trail Half at Bluhm County Park in Westville, IN offers a rugged half on four rooty single track loops for trail lovers. Participants get a limited edition long sleeve shirt and winter hat and gloves while supplies last.

Join the Indiana Trail Running Association for a relaxed winter trail run and social in Yellowwood State Forest near Nashville, IN. Choose a roughly 6.5 to 7 miles lakeshore loop or shorter options, then warm up by the fire with soup, sandw..

Hit the wooded trails at Sunset Hill County Park for the Foot Pursuit 5K, a scenic 3.1 mile run or walk across rolling hills. Enjoy friendly competition, age group awards, and postrace camaraderie in Valparaiso.

Take on scenic trails at Mounds State Park on March 7, 2026 with 5K and 15K options as part of the DINO Trail Run Series. Enjoy river views, ceremonial mounds, on course aid stations and heated facilities for a comfortable race day.

Tombstone at Sunset Hill Farm County Park on March 14, 2026 offers 30k, 50k and a new 50 mile on a hillier course with a Roller Coaster section. Expect aid, limited event swag and distinctive finisher awards.

Join the Holliday Park Trail Run, a two day spring celebration with family activities and a day of scenic trail races for all ages. Tackle rugged woodland trails, cheer kids in fun runs, and support local park programs.

Experience the False Spring Trail Runs in LaPorte, Indiana on March 21, 2026, with scenic single track, winding switchbacks, and lakeside views. Pick a 10K or a two loop half marathon, tackle rolling hills, and unwind at lively post race fe..

OPSF 50|50 is a trail running weekend in Owen Putnam State Forest near Poland, offering 50M, 50K, 14 mile and 10K on a rolling, technical 14 mile loop. This cupless event requires runners to carry 20 oz of water and awards finisher medals.

Save the Drama for your Llama is a six hour trail run at Luhr County Park on April 4, 2026, where runners complete 1.7 mile loops to see who covers the most distance. Fun, low key and perfect for trail lovers of all paces.

Hit the trails in Newburgh on April 4, 2026 for the ninth annual Race The Trails featuring Warrick County's first half marathon along Friedman Park and Scales Lake. Options include a 5K and kids races so the whole family can join the fun.

Hit the Pate Hollow trails at Paynetown State Recreation Area on April 4, 2026 for a scenic, hilly trail run offering a 15K single lap and a shorter 5K. Challenging terrain and forest views make this a perfect early season test.