Trail Running Calendar Indiana 2025-2026

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 takes place at Southeastway Park in New Palastine, Indiana. Participants can choose between a dirt trail or paved course, each featuring a 1-2 mile loop through a scenic, wooded park. The event offers a 12-hour solo run/walk or a relay team option, where team m..

The DINO Trail Run at Southwestway Park in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a popular and scenic trail running event held annually. Scheduled for August 16, 2025, it features two main race distances: a 5K and a 15K, with the 15K consisting of a 5K lap followed by a 10K lap. The course is known for its chal..

The Running Wild 5K Run & 3K Scavenger Hunt Walk takes place at St. Patrick's County Park in South Bend, Indiana. The 5K run is professionally chip-timed and features a course through wooded and open field trails, park roads, grass, and gravel, with awards for top finishers in various age categories..

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, located in Andrews, Indiana. The course features gently rolling, wooded trails and starts and finishes at the Wildlife Management Pond near the modern Campgroup at..

The Chupacabra Endurance 10-hour Run is held at Bluhm County Park in Westville, Indiana. This challenging event features a 3.4-3.5 mile trail loop with minimal pavement, which runners must complete within one hour per loop or face elimination. The race lasts 10 hours, testing endurance and speed, wi..

The Prairie On Fire Backyard Ultra is Central Indiana's only official Backyard Ultra, held at Koteewi Park in Noblesville, IN. The event 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 continue running..

The Dirty Fox Trail Relay will take place in Fort Wayne on Saturday 13 September 2025. You can run between 5 and 5 kilometers.

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 race takes place on the rugged, single-track Knobstone Trail featuring rocky,..

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 trail combining open grassy fields, single-track dirt trails, and small pavement sections. The event also offers shorter distances including 2-mile, 4-mile, 8-mile, and 25k..

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, while the 14K is a single loop, primarily on double-track trails with some gravel and road crossings. The 5K course runs on..

The Hueston Woods Trail Race takes place at Hueston Woods State Park in Ohio, offering a variety of trail running events over a weekend in late September. Participants can choose from distances including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay, and a unique "6 Hours of Power" endurance challenge. The co..

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 Deam Lake Loop Trail Run is an inaugural event held at Deam Lake State Recreation Area in Borden, Indiana. Scheduled for October 4, 2025, it features 10K and 5K trail races as well as 10K and 5K trail walk/hike options. The 10K course follows the scenic Deam Lake Loop trail, offering a moderatel..

The Indiana Trail 100 (IT100) is a premier ultra-running event held annually at Chain O’Lakes State Park in Albion, Indiana. Part of the Ignite Trail Series, the IT100 takes place in the fall and offers race distances of 100, 75, and 50 miles. Known for its supportive volunteer community, the event..

The St. Pats 24 Hour Race, held at St. Patrick's County Park in South Bend, Indiana, is a premier timed trail running event featuring 12- and 24-hour race options.Participants run primarily on scenic dirt and grass trails with brief asphalt crossings, enjoying a loop course that includes a final 0.2..

The Buckley 5 Miler will take place in Lowell on Saturday 18 October 2025. You can run 5 miles.

The Tecumseh Trail Challenge is an annual trail running festival held in Yellowwood State Forest near Nashville, Indiana. The 23rd edition is scheduled for October 18, 2025. It offers multiple race distances including 8 miles, half marathon (13.1 miles), marathon (26.2 miles), 50K, and a new 50K rel..

The Witches in the Woods 5K/2K is a Halloween-themed nighttime running and walking event held at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point, Indiana. Participants can choose between a timed 5K run or a non-timed 2K walk through wooded trails and roads, so bringing flashlights or headlamps is recomme..

The Camp Challenge 5k Trail Run takes place in Bedford, Indiana, set amidst the scenic woods of Southern Indiana. This challenging 5-kilometer race features a rugged course with steep inclines and thrilling descents through wooded trails, offering a true test of endurance. Beyond the physical challe..