Indiana
Indiana Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Indiana for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 76 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Indiana below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
A 5K run and walk on October 24, 2026 at Warrick Humane Society in Newburgh, open to people and pets, with awards, merchandise options, and donation incentives.
A trail event at Fowler Pumpkin Patch on October 24, 2026 offering a 5K and 1 and 1.5 mile family runs with proceeds supporting scholarships and WildCare.
On October 24, 2026, the New Hope Wesleyan Ultra Trail Run offers four trail distances at O'Bannon Woods State Park, featuring single-track forest trails, rocky sections, notable elevation changes, aid stations, timing, and awards for top finishers.
5K and 10K trail run and walk across the 452-acre Red Wolf Sanctuary in Rising Sun IN with shuttle parking and proceeds supporting wildlife rehabilitation.
Two-day trail event at Hueston Woods offering looped races from 5K to a 50K, with aid stations, medals, timing, and postrace refreshments.
A multi-distance trail race weekend at Hueston Woods State Park offering distances from 5K to 50K, mixed terrain, loop courses, aid stations and custom race medals.
A 3.1 mile community 5K at Country Lake Christian Retreat on October 24, 2026, featuring mixed trail and road terrain and timing by Photo Finish Timing, LLC.
A community long run at Lakefront at Keystone on October 24, 2026 with a 1 mile loop, Brooks demo shoes, water and restrooms and free registration.
A chip timed 5K at Spencer Farm Winery on October 25, 2026, featuring race gear, a finisher medal that doubles as a wine stopper, and a pour of wine.
Nighttime 5K and 2K run and walk at Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point with costume prizes, awards, finisher medals for the first 300, and market entry.
Heroes Run at Strawtown Koteewi Park offers a 5K, a 1 mile walk and a virtual option with proceeds to a local community foundation.
A first annual IHSAA Foundation 5K at LaVern Gibson on October 31, 2026 supporting education based athletics with timed results, a T shirt, finisher medal, and multiple awards.
A Halloween-themed 2.9 mile run in Batesville, IN that starts at Liberty Park, invites costumes, and offers a shirt and medal for early registrants.
A community 5K at the Switzerland County YMCA on October 31, 2026 along the YMCA nature trail with proceeds funding trail and facility upkeep.
November 2026
Trail races at Mounds State Park with 5-mile, 5K run, 5K walk and a kids 1-mile fun run. Courses are mostly trail with two water stops, chip timing on bibs, midday packet pickup, and post-race food and medals.
A public 6K community race at Blue River Cross Country Course in Shelbyville, IN on November 7, 2026, held as a prelude to the NIRCA National Championships. Online registration details and a $30 fee are listed; late registration is available at the c..
Trail runs at Ouabache State Park on November 7, 2026 with 5, 10, 15 mile options and a 3-person 15 mile relay; medals, shirts, awards, and a postrace hot meal.
A chip timed 5k run/walk at Turtle Run Winery with race swag and a wine pour at the finish, supporting Special Olympics Indiana Harrison County.
An in person and virtual 5K in Goshen, Indiana and online from Nov 7 to Nov 14, 2026 to raise funds for immigrant legal services.
Trail races at Echo Hollow Nature Park on November 7, 2026 with chip timing for 10K and 5K, plus a 1K kids run and fall amenities.