Indiana
Indiana Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Indiana for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 87 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 measured 5 km trail run at Indiana Dunes with chip timing, kids races, finisher medals, on-site childcare, and age-group awards.
Experience an ultra running tradition in Albion Indiana through the IGNITE Trail Series. Choose between 50, 100, or 150 mile distances on a 25 mile loop course with pacer options for the longer distances.
A 5K timed race and an untimed 2K through the hilly 144-acre Camp Triangle Hills at Crossroads YMCA, held as part of Fall Fest with family activities like rock climbing, archery, tractor rides and a petting zoo.
A four hour trail endurance event at Mounds State Park where participants run or walk as much as they can within the time. Registration is free and Anderson Road Runners will provide a countdown clock plus food and drinks.
5K trail run and a 1 mile walk on wooded camp trails near Bedford, IN with a pancake breakfast and proceeds funding camp scholarships.
Trail races of 5K and 10K in Columbus, IN on October 10, 2026, with a course map and online registration available.
A multi-distance event on the newly completed B&O Trail, based at Daredevil Brewing Co. in Speedway, Indiana.
A community 5K in Avon, IN on October 10, 2026, with a park course, race shirt and medal, cider at the finish, and accompanying fall festival activities.
A community 5K walk and run on Lake Salinda trails on October 10, 2026 to benefit the Humane Society of Washington C, tickets cost $33.85.
Timed 6, 12, and 24 hour trail races at St. Patrick's County Park in South Bend Indiana on October 17 2026 with on site overnight amenities and proceeds to the ALS community.
Trail running festival at Yellowwood State Forest on Oct 17, 2026, featuring 8M, half, marathon, 50K and a 2–4 person 50K relay with camping and course GPX files.
Trail endurance in Columbus, IN where participants run a 5K every hour in 6 hour and 12 hour formats, earning patches, medals, and national ranking.
Bee the Light 5K is the fifth annual charity run at Southeastway Park with a paved 3.1 Miles course and family-oriented park features; all registration proceeds support the International Rett Syndrome Foundation.
Open 5K at Northview Church cross country course in Carmel, Indiana, held after the Midwest Home/Small School Cross Country Championship; registration is free.
A memorial fun run on October 17, 2026 at Albany Golf Club with an approximately 2-mile course, auction and raffles supporting local Christmas gifts.
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.
Trail 5K and 10K at Red Wolf Sanctuary in Rising Sun on October 24, 2026; timed event with shuttle parking and proceeds supporting the sanctuary.
Trail trail races at Hueston Woods State Park on October 24 and 25 2026 offer distances from 5K to a multi-loop 50K, plus a six hour event; courses are timed with aid stations, medals and postrace refreshments.