Indiana
Indiana Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Indiana for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 72 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
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 first annual IHSAA Foundation 5K at LaVern Gibson on October 31, 2026 supporting education based athletics with timed results, a T shirt, finisher medal, and multiple awards.
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.
November 2026
Trail races at Mounds State Park with 5-mile, 5K run, 5K walk and a kids 1-mile fun run. Courses are mostly trail with two water stops, chip timing on bibs, midday packet pickup, and post-race food and medals.
A public 6K community race at Blue River Cross Country Course in Shelbyville, IN on November 7, 2026, held as a prelude to the NIRCA National Championships. Online registration details and a $30 fee are listed; late registration is available at the c..
Trail runs at Ouabache State Park on November 7, 2026 with 5, 10, 15 mile options and a 3-person 15 mile relay; medals, shirts, awards, and a postrace hot meal.
A chip timed 5k run/walk at Turtle Run Winery with race swag and a wine pour at the finish, supporting Special Olympics Indiana Harrison County.
An in person and virtual 5K in Goshen, Indiana and online from Nov 7 to Nov 14, 2026 to raise funds for immigrant legal services.
Trail races at Echo Hollow Nature Park on November 7, 2026 with chip timing for 10K and 5K, plus a 1K kids run and fall amenities.
Nov 8, 2026 in Borden IN features 6 hour and 12 hour trail endurance races plus a one lap fun run on a 4.167 mile loop with steep climbs and creek crossings.
Trail races at Deam Lake offer 6 mile, 12 mile, and 4 hour endurance options on the Yellow Trail with finisher coins and limited on-site amenities.
Trail run at Stoney Run County Park on mixed terrain with two loops, on course signage, aid stations and informal timing with postrace raffle and awards.
A 10K trail race and a 1 mile fun run and walk at Hawthorn Park in Terre Haute on November 14, 2026, with course maps, awards by five year age groups, and postrace food including a vegetarian option.
Family-focused fall running event in Warsaw with a 5K, a free kids mile, pumpkins, finisher medals and awards.
Trail race at St. Patrick's County Park offering 1 mile, 5K, 10K and half marathon distances, chip timing, and charity proceeds.
Timed 5K and short fun run at Potawatomi Wildlife Park on Nov 14, 2026, with awards, T-shirt options, and proceeds supporting a Young Author's Conference and scholarships.
Trail half marathon and 5K at Southwestway Park on 11/14/2026, featuring dirt courses with hills, rocks, roots, and finisher medals.