Indiana
Indiana Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Indiana for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 56 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Indiana below and join the trail community at these great events!
November 2026
A trail 5K at Homestead High School Environmental Center with a 15,000-centimeter Turkey Toddlers race for children 10 and under, staged alongside packet pickup and tiered registration fees.
Three events at Mississinewa High School in Gas City: a kids mile, a 5K run fundraiser, and a non-competitive 5K walk on a course that loops through fields and woods.
The 13th annual Trees Trail Challenge in Fort Wayne offers mountain bike races and trail runs at Franke Park with proceeds supporting Trees Indiana and a local cycling club.
A community 5K fun run and walk at Delt Church Park on November 21, 2026 organized by Friends of LaGrange County Parks, open to runners and walkers of all ages.
Trail run on 11/26/2026 at Lake James near Fremont IN with a 6240 m course, annual Thanksgiving tradition and a $10 registration fee.
A trail 5K run and walk in Walkerton on 11/26/2026 with adult, student, and child entry fees and unofficial timing.
December 2026
Twilight 5 km cross country at Pike Red Devil XC Course in Indianapolis on 12/04/2026 where participants aim to finish before dark; registration opens 12/7/2025.
Multi-distance trail event near Brownstown IN with 100K, 50K, 10 mile and team relay plus live tracking, aid stations, and weekend cabin and meal options.
Experience the natural beauty of Chain OLakes State Park at this Indiana trail event. Choose between a full or half marathon distance consisting of 13.1 mile loops through the park.
January 2027
Frozen Feet 5k Trail Run in Michigan City is a two-loop trail race with roots and hills, winter hat and gloves for every runner, on-site snacks, and informal popsicle-stick timing.
A night trail race at Eagle Creek Park on January 9, 2027 offering quarter and half marathon distances on a 6.55 mile single track loop; headlamp required.
Winterized trail event in Morgan Monroe State Forest offering 20 miles (two loops) and 10 miles (one loop) on the Three Lakes Trail.
February 2027
A six-hour trail run at Luhr County Park where runners complete as many 1.7-mile loops as possible; winners are those with the most miles and all participants receive a Llama Hat.
Chilly Chili Trail Run in Bluffton, Indiana on 02/06/2027 offers 3 miles and 5 miles trail runs with a long sleeve T-shirt and hot chili at the finish.
Frozen Trailfest Trail Race at Franke Park on February 13, 2027 features 5K and 10K trail runs, a 20K mountain bike ride, and a 10K wheelchair event on frozen trails.
Winter Trail Frosty on February 20, 2027 in Indianapolis offers quarter and half marathon trail races on a 6.55 mile single track loop with on course aid and chip timing.
A four-lap trail half at Bluhm County Park on February 27, 2027 with manual timing, one aid station, limited swag, and a 4 hour 30 minute cut-off.
March 2027
3.1 Mile trail run at Sunset Hill County Park in Valparaiso on March 6, 2027, with awards, one water station, guaranteed shirts for early registrants and a departmental challenge.
A 15k trail run at Red Mill County Park on March 7, 2027 with four loops, marked course, cereal themed post race snacks, old school timing and limited apparel.
Trail races of 30k, 50k and 50 miles at Sunset Hill Farm County Park on March 13, 2027, featuring the "Roller Coaster" hills and a single aid station.