Trail Running Calendar Indiana 2025-2026

Challenge yourself on scenic trails around Deam Lake with choices from a 6 mile or 12 mile run to a 4 hour endurance option. All finishers earn awards and the race is part of the Winter Warrior series for extra bragging rights.

Run scenic trails at St Patrick's County Park on November 15, 2025 while supporting Rhyme & Reason Ministry. Distances from 1 mile to a half marathon offer fun for all abilities and chip timing ensures fast accurate results.

Join the Bigfoot Half Trail Run at Stoney Run County Park for a scenic two loop half marathon that benefits the park. Runners get a Bigfoot trucker hat and gloves and finishers earn a homemade wooden medal plus a raffle ticket.

Join the Black Annie Trail Race at Scales Lake Trails in Boonville on Nov 16, 2025. Choose 5K, 10K or 15K by completing one to three laps of a scenic 3.35 mile loop. Finishers receive a medal and official timing.

Run or walk the Indian Trail at Mississinewa High School with a Kids Mile, 5K run, and non competitive 5K walk on a scenic new looped course through the woods. Proceeds benefit Mississinewa cross country and youth running programs.

Fort Wayne's 31st Annual Turkey Trot 5K is a community running event hosted at the Homestead High School Environmental Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The main 5K is a trail race over a mixed-surface course including gravel paths, roads, gra..

Join Thighs B4 Pies on Thanksgiving Day at Pokagon State Park for a relaxed, untimed 3.9 mile trail run starting and finishing at the CCC shelter. Warm drinks, donuts and good company make this a fun pre pie workout for all abilities.

Shake off Thanksgiving at Turkey Trails Indianapolis on Nov 29 at Northwestway Park with a fun 1 Mile, timed 5k and 10k, Kids Dash and virtual option. Chip timing, shirts, medals, awards, free photos and finish treats.

Take on Jackson County Ultras in Brownstown Indiana with 10 mile, 50k, 100k and team 100k relay on scenic forest laps past lakes and ridgetop views. Camp facilities, aid stations, and a 100k finisher belt buckle await.

Run scenic trails at Chain O'Lakes State Park on December 13, 2025, choosing a 13.1 mile loop or run it twice for the full marathon. Aid stations staffed by local teams and an eight hour cutoff create a friendly, supported race day.

Start the year with the Frozen Feet 5k Trail Run at Creek Ridge County Park on January 3. Run two looped, rooty trails with a hill each, grab a cozy winter hat and gloves and enjoy a grassroots fun finish line vibe.

Winter Night Trail Run : January 10, 2026, Eagle Creek Park The Winter Night Trail Run takes place January 10, 2026 at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, Indiana. The event uses a mostly single-track loop of 6.55 miles. Distances offered: Q..

Take on scenic single track trails in Morgan Monroe State Forest with 10 mile and 20 mile options on January 11 in Martinsville, IN. Aid stations with fireplaces and hearty race fare make this a cozy winter trail challenge.

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.

Take on the Cereal Killer 15k at Red Mill County Park for a scenic four loop trail, post race cereal and Deathwish coffee, and quirky limited edition swag while supplies last. A community friendly run welcoming all paces and skill levels.

Warm up this February at the Chilly Chili Trail Run in Bluffton's Ouabache State Park, offering scenic 3 and 5 mile trail options. Enjoy a long sleeve event shirt and celebratory hot chili in the heated lakeside lodge after your run.

Celebrate winter on frozen singletrack at Franke Park Feb 14 2026 with Frozen Trailfest featuring trail running and mountain biking. Pick a 10K run or 20K ride, bring cold weather gear, and enjoy trophies and friendly community energy.

The Yeti Trail Half Marathon will take place in Westville on Saturday 21 February 2026.

Enjoy a scenic 5K trail run or walk at Sunset Hill County Park in Valparaiso on March 7, 2026, through wooded rolling hills. All ages are welcome with awards, tasty postrace refreshments, and a friendly Police and Fire challenge.

Tombstone 30k 50k and 50 mile is a rugged trail race at Sunset Hill Farm in Valparaiso IN featuring a new hilly course and the Roller Coaster hills. Finishers get limited edition apparel and a cowboy hat and top distances earn a belt buckle..