Trail Running Calendar Indiana 2026-2027

A trail half at Bluhm County Park in Westville, IN featuring four 3.4 mile loops on single track dirt with switchbacks, manual timing, an aid station at the shelter, limited participant apparel, and a 4 hour 30 minute cut off.

Join a free winter trail run in Yellowwood State Forest. Cover a scenic 6.5 to 7 mile loop at your own pace and enjoy a fire, hot food, and socializing at the shelter house afterward. Registration is required to attend this relaxed communit..

A 3.1 mile all-trail run at Sunset Hill County Park in Valparaiso on March 7, 2026, with age group and overall awards, guaranteed shirts for early registrants, and a Police Fire Criminal Justice department challenge.

Run the scenic trails of Mounds State Park near Indianapolis. Choose from a 5K or 15K course starting at the park gatehouse. Enjoy post-race amenities in a heated pavilion with awards for top finishers.

The Plainfield Race Series offers three Saturday race days from winter to spring, featuring a 5k, 10k, and a 10 miler on the paved local trail system. Each event includes themed swag and a festive post-race gathering. Completing the full se..

A cross country event in Clayton, Indiana on March 13, 2026 supporting local school cross country programs, offering 5k, Kids 3k, virtual options, team scoring and awards, plus a shirt only option.

Event Overview The Tombstone Trail Run takes place on March 14, 2026 at Sunset Hill Farm County Park in Valparaiso, Indiana. The event offers three trail running distances: a 30k, a 50k, and a new 50-mile distance added for 2026. Course &am..

A two-day trail event in Holliday Park, Indianapolis on March 20–21, 2026 featuring a timed 5 mile run, a 3 mile hike, youth races, commemorative shirts, and varied natural trail terrain.

Event Overview The False Spring Trail Runs take place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Soldiers Memorial Park in LaPorte, Indiana. The event offers two distances: a Half Marathon and a 10K race. The course uses established dirt trails, descr..

Trail races in Owen Putnam State Forest feature single track looped courses in 50 mile, 50K, 14 mile and 10K distances. The event is organized by the Indiana Trail Running Association and is a cupless race with limited camping.

A trail event at Hawthorn Park offering a 5 mile run, 4 mile walk and 1 mile fun run, with marked trails, volunteer support, awards and a post-race breakfast taco bar. Preregistration is required by April 12 for a shirt.

Run for six hours on a 1.7-mile trail loop at Luhr County Park. See how many laps you can complete before time runs out. This timed event is organized by the inclusive Crazy Legs Race Series.

Race The Trails in Newburgh, Indiana is the tenth annual event by Warrick Trails and the Warrick Parks Foundation, featuring a 5K plus two youth races. Proceeds support trail building and park improvements.

Trail races at Paynetown State Recreation Area feature single lap 15K and 5K courses through Pate Hollow and Hoosier National Forest with hilly, mixed surfaces and standard DNR gate fees may apply.

A trail race series in Columbus, IN from April 4 to October 10, 2026, offering 5K and 10K events on two race dates. Participants do not receive shirts at registration; finisher beanie hats are given at the finish.

A rugged point to point 50 mile trail race on Indiana’s Knobstone Trail with roughly 10,000 feet of elevation gain. The event is cupless, uses live GPS tracking, and enforces aid station check ins and elapsed time cutoffs.

The Plainfield Race Series offers three Saturday race days from winter to spring, featuring a 5k, 10k, and a 10 miler on the paved local trail system. Each event includes themed swag and a festive post-race gathering. Completing the full se..

A spring event in Evansville offering 5K Run/Walk and 10K Run on April 11, 2026 with an out and back course along the Greenway Passage, finisher medals, age group awards, and partial proceeds to the Evansville Parks Department.

The DINO Trail Run returns to DePauw Nature Park, featuring 5k and 15k courses on crushed stone trails. Runners can enjoy views of the park's rock quarry cliffs on a route with mostly gentle grades and a few steep hills.

Run with the Squirrels is a low cost trail race in Morgan Monroe State Forest. It offers four classic distances from 5K to half marathon on familiar trails. The event is simple, with no medals, and features an optional T shirt add on.