Trail Running Calendar Indiana 2026-2027

Run FroMoMoFo at Morgan Monroe State Forest on Jan 11 with 10 or 20 mile trail options; the 20 mile is a UTMB Index event. Enjoy aid stations with food and fireplaces on the scenic Three Lakes loop and help fund portable AEDs.

Tackle the Cereal Killer 15k at Red Mill County Park in La Porte Indiana for a fun four loop trail challenge and cereal themed finish. Grab themed snacks, coffee, and swag while chasing awards.

Join the Chilly Chili Trail Run on February 7 at Ouabache State Park in Bluffton Indiana with scenic 3 and 5 mile trails. Registration includes a long sleeve shirt, hot chili and age group awards.

Enjoy a three race series along Plainfield's scenic paved trail system from February to April, featuring bridges, ponds, waterfalls and live chip timing. Complete all three for a custom finisher medal and enjoy awards, hot cocoa and fire pi..

Join the Frozen Trailfest at Franke Park on February 14, 2026 for 5K and 10K trail runs, a 20K mountain bike ride and a 10K wheelchair race. Enjoy wintry trails, mixed surfaces and on site packet pickup with awards after the races.

Yeti Trail Half at Bluhm County Park in Westville, IN offers a rugged half on four rooty single track loops for trail lovers. Participants get a limited edition long sleeve shirt and winter hat and gloves while supplies last.

Join the Indiana Trail Running Association for a relaxed winter trail run and social in Yellowwood State Forest near Nashville, IN. Choose a roughly 6.5 to 7 miles lakeshore loop or shorter options, then warm up by the fire with soup, sandw..

Hit the wooded trails at Sunset Hill County Park for the Foot Pursuit 5K, a scenic 3.1 mile run or walk across rolling hills. Enjoy friendly competition, age group awards, and postrace camaraderie in Valparaiso.

Take on scenic trails at Mounds State Park on March 7, 2026 with 5K and 15K options as part of the DINO Trail Run Series. Enjoy river views, ceremonial mounds, on course aid stations and heated facilities for a comfortable race day.

Join the Plainfield Race Series from Feb 7 to Apr 11, 2026 for 5k, 10k and 10 mile races on scenic paved trails with bridges, ponds and parks. Enjoy chip timing, custom shirts and a series finisher medal plus post race hot cocoa and fire pi..

Tombstone offers 30k, 50k and 50 mile on March 14, 2026 at Sunset Hill Farm in Valparaiso on a new mixed surface course. Expect the Roller Coaster hills, aid stations, and finisher swag like shirts, winter hats, medals and belt buckles.

Join the Holliday Park Trail Run, a two day spring celebration with family activities and a day of scenic trail races for all ages. Tackle rugged woodland trails, cheer kids in fun runs, and support local park programs.

False Spring Trail Runs in LaPorte, IN on March 21 invites runners to tackle a scenic but demanding 10K or Half on winding single track trails with lake views. Inclusive entries and finisher awards add to the friendly trail vibe.

Run scenic singletrack and rolling hills at Owen Putnam State Forest on March 21, 2026, with distances from 10K to 50 miles. This cupless event requires you to carry hydration and includes swag, medals and age awards.

Push your pace or enjoy the trail at Save the Drama for your Llama, a six hour looped trail run at Luhr County Park. Complete as many 1.7 mile laps as you can; overall winners cover the greatest distance in six hours.

Race The Trails returns April 4, 2026 in Newburgh Indiana for its 10th year supporting local trails and parks. Run the 5K or bring the kids for fun races and help fund trail building and park improvements.

Hit the Pate Hollow trails at Paynetown State Recreation Area on April 4, 2026 for a scenic, hilly trail run offering a 15K single lap and a shorter 5K. Challenging terrain and forest views make this a perfect early season test.

Tackle the rugged Knobstone 50, a point to point 50 mile trail run through steep, Appalachian style hills and forested vistas. Pacers are welcome and organizers offer shuttle service plus a recycled performance finisher hat for all finisher..

Join the Plainfield Race Series from Feb 7 to Apr 11, 2026 for 5k, 10k and 10 mile races on scenic paved trails with bridges, ponds and parks. Enjoy chip timing, custom shirts and a series finisher medal plus post race hot cocoa and fire pi..

Hit the trails at Morgan Monroe State Forest on April 26, 2026 for Run with the Squirrels, a low cost, low frills trail race offering 5K to half marathon distances. Enjoy scenic forest routes and basic aid stations for a friendly, down to e..