Indiana
Indiana Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Indiana for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 79 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
Timed trail races of 6, 12, and 24 hour durations at St. Patrick's County Park in South Bend with park 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.
A timed trail endurance event on October 17 2026 where participants run a 5K each hour for six or twelve rounds, earning patches, medals, and leaderboard 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.
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 timed 5K at the LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course in Terre Haute supporting education based athletics; entry includes a T shirt and finisher medal.
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.