Trail Running Calendar Indiana 2025-2026

The Dino Trail Run at Muscatatuck County Park in North Vernon, Indiana, is a scenic and challenging event featuring 5K and 15K trail runs. Known as a hidden gem for outdoor enthusiasts, the park offers trails with beautiful views and a river valley ideal for kayaking and fishing. The race course inc..

The 8-Hour Dream Endurance Race, held at Butler University's historic Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, is Central Indiana's largest endurance running event. Participants have eight hours to run, walk, or stroll as far as possible on two looped courses: a 5K long course and a 1.91-mile sho..

The Jennie Hamilton Memorial 5 Mile Trail Run takes place at Stoney Run County Park in Hebron, Indiana. This trail race features a challenging 5-mile course marked with flags and arrows at major turns, including natural obstacles such as mud, bugs, and a pond crossing near the end, with a detour opt..

The Teter Twilight 5k Run for the Honey is a cross-country style event held in Noblesville, Indiana, along scenic wooded paths near the White River. Scheduled for July 26, 2025, this timed 5k run, jog, or walk welcomes participants of all ages, including dogs and children. The race highlights both n..

The Indian Trails 5K is a fundraising running and walking event held in Milan, Indiana, as part of the Southeastern Indiana Racing Circuit (SIRC). Scheduled for August 2, 2025, it offers 5K run and walk options, including categories for cross country team members. Participants can choose to receive..

The Dino-Griffin 10K Bonus Run is a trail running event held at Griffin Bike Park in Terre Haute, Indiana. The race features a 10-kilometer course consisting of two laps around Stryker Lake, characterized by moderate terrain with rolling hills and generally stable footing. The wide trails allow for..

The Oakadoke Trail Runs, held in Valparaiso, Indiana, offer a scenic and challenging summer trail running experience at Creekside Trails. Participants can choose from three distances: 18 miles, 9 miles, and 4 miles. The 9-mile course is a full loop featuring tree-covered single-track paths, winding..

The 5th Annual Honor and Remember Run in Velpen, Indiana, is a family-friendly event held at Cool Springs, featuring a 5K Run/Walk, a 10K Trail and Ruck Run, and a Virtual Run option. This race honors military veterans, their families, emergency personnel, and those who died on 9/11 and subsequent w..

The Royal Beast 12 Hour Run/Walk/Relay is held annually at Southeastway Park in New Palastine, Indiana. Participants can choose between a dirt trail or paved course, each featuring a scenic 1-2 mile loop through a shaded, woodsy park setting. The event offers a 12-hour endurance challenge where solo..

The Dino Trail Run at Southwestway Park in Indianapolis is a popular trail running event featuring 5K and 15K race distances. The course is scenic and challenging, with hills rated 4 out of 5 in difficulty and a surface difficulty of 3, offering runners views overlooking the White River. The 15K rac..

The Tree Trail Trot is a scenic 5K trail run held at Salamonie Lake, a state park managed by Indiana's Department of Natural Resources. The race takes place on gently rolling, wooded trails within the Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area near Andrews, Indiana. The course starts and finishes at the..

The Chupacabra Endurance Run is a 10-hour endurance race held at Bluhm County Park in Westville, Indiana, as part of the Crazy Legs Race Series in 2025. Participants run multiple loops of a 3.4-3.5 mile trail with minimal pavement, completing each loop within one hour to avoid elimination. The event..

The Prairie On Fire Backyard Ultra is Central Indiana's only official Backyard Ultra event, held at Koteewi Park in Noblesville, Indiana. The race features a unique format where runners complete a 4.167-mile loop every hour, starting at 8 am, with each loop beginning on the hour. Participants contin..

The Sorta Mountain Stage Race, held in Borden, Indiana, offers multiple trail running distances including a 5-mile, half marathon, 18-mile "Ultimate 18," and a new 50K option combining the half and Ultimate 18 courses. The rugged single-track Knobstone Trail features rocky, root-filled terrain with..

The Hueston Woods Trail Race, held at Hueston Woods State Park in Ohio, offers a variety of trail running events including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay, and a unique 6 Hours of Power endurance challenge. The courses feature mixed terrain such as single track trails, pavement, and grass, with..

The Tryon Farm 50k is a trail running event held at Tryon Farm in Michigan City, Indiana. The course features an 8-loop 4-mile circuit through a mix of open grassy fields, single-track dirt trails, and small pavement sections connecting different trail areas. The event also offers shorter distances..

The Honest Abe Trail Run is held at Lincoln State Park in Lincoln City, Indiana, offering marathon, 14K, and 5K distances. The marathon consists of three loops around the park's primary trail course, which features mostly double-track trails with some gravel and road crossings. The 14K is a single l..

Hope on the Trail is a running and walking event held in Thorntown, Indiana, featuring 5K and 10K distances along with a "Fun Run" and a "Run your own race!" option for 5K or 10K. Participants enjoy the scenic Farm Heritage Trail, providing a beautiful outdoor course experience. The event supports a..

The Indiana Trail 100 is a premier ultra-running event held at Chain O’Lakes State Park in Albion, Indiana. Part of the IGNITE Trail Series, it offers challenging race distances of 100 miles, 75 miles, and 50 miles, catering to endurance runners aged 18 to 80. The event takes place annually in the f..

The Buckley 5 Miler is a scenic and challenging cross-country trail race held at the Buckley Homestead in Lowell, Indiana. The 5-mile course features a 2-mile loop on the north side of the park followed by a 3-mile loop through the park, finishing at the pioneer farm. Runners encounter a picturesque..