Trail Running Calendar Indiana 2025-2026

NIJC Community for Immigrant Justice 5K is a 5K run/walk organized by the National Immigrant Justice Center. It offers in-person participation on race day at Millrace Trail in Goshen, Indiana, or a virtual option through the race week. Part..

Run wooded trails at Chain O’Lakes State Park in Albion, Indiana at the Indiana Trail 100 on Oct 11 to 12, 2025. Choose from 100, 75 or 50 mile distances on scenic trails as a Western States qualifier supported by volunteers.

4 Hours in the Woods - Endurance Style Fun Run, sponsored by Community In Motion, is held at Mounds State Park in Anderson, Indiana. It features an open trail course through the park with a 1-mile road segment for a break. There are no fixe..

Event overview The Tecumseh Trail Challenge is a trail running festival on October 18, 2025, at Yellowwood State Forest near Nashville, Indiana. It is the 23rd annual running of the festival, presented by DINO and Indiana Trail Running (ITR..

Push your limits on scenic trails at St. Pat's County Park with 12 and 24 hour timed trail races that welcome runners of all levels. Enjoy park amenities, camping and showers while supporting ALS research through race proceeds.

The Buckley 5 Miler is a scenic and challenging cross-country trail race held at the Buckley Homestead in Lowell, Indiana. The 5-mile course features a 2-mile loop on the north side of the park followed by a 3-mile loop through the park, fi..

Bee the Light 5K, in New Palestine, Indiana, at Southeastway Park, is the fourth annual event hosted by The Shelby Foundation for Kindness Delivered. The race on a paved park trail invites runners and walkers to complete a 5K through a fami..

Witches in the Woods 5K/2K is a Halloween-themed running event at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point, Indiana. Participants can choose a 5K Timed Halloween Run or a Non-Timed Halloween 2K Walk. The night-time course weaves through t..

Camp Challenge 5k Trail Run unfolds in the wooded hills of southern Indiana near Bedford. The 5-kilometer course traverses rugged, forested terrain with steep inclines and thrilling descents, testing endurance amid natural beauty. The event..

Heroes Run takes place on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Strawtown Koteewi Park in Noblesville, Indiana (11800 Koteewi Dr). The event offers a 5K Run/Walk, a 1-Mile Walk, and a Virtual Challenge. Runners traverse well-groomed crushed limest..

Discover Harrison County's first ultra at O'Bannon Woods State Park on November 1, 2025, with scenic single track, rocky technical terrain and rolling climbs. Distances from 5K to a 50K loop offer a challenge for every trail runner.

WOOF Trail Run, Bluffton, Indiana, known as Well’s Outrageous Ouabache Fifteen, takes place at Ouabache State Park. Runners can choose from 5-mile, 10-mile, or 15-mile trail courses, with a 15-mile race offering a 3-person relay option. The..

Run The Mounds is an annual running event held at Mounds State Park in Anderson, Indiana. Participants can choose from a 5-mile run, 5K run, or 5K walk, all primarily on scenic trails featuring natural terrain like roots, rocks, and occasio..

Event overview Lake Vista Lunatics Run is scheduled for November 2, 2025 at Deam Lake SRA in Borden, IN (1217 Deam Lake Road). The event was postponed from February 16, 2025 to this new date. Registration is limited and closes on October 31..

The Deam Lake Winter Warrior is a running event held at Deam Lake in Borden, Indiana. It features three race options: a 6-mile run, a 12-mile run, and a 4-hour endurance run around the scenic Deam Lake Loop. This event is part of the Winter..

Event overview The Bigfoot Half Trail Run is scheduled for November 15, 2025 at Stoney Run County Park in Hebron, Indiana. The event is organized by Crazy Legs Race Series and Paul Stofko. The distance is Half marathon (13.1 miles) run on t..

The St. Joe Valley Happy Trail Run takes place at St. Patrick's County Park in South Bend, Indiana.This event offers multiple distances including a 1-mile fun run, 5k, 10k, and a half marathon, all on beginner-friendly trails with beautiful..

Fort Wayne's 31st Annual Turkey Trot 5K is a community running event hosted at the Homestead High School Environmental Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The main 5K is a trail race over a mixed-surface course including gravel paths, roads, gra..

Indian Trail 5K Run, Kids Mile, & Non-Competitive 5K Walk takes place at Mississinewa High School Cross Country Course in Gas City, Indiana. The event funds the Mississinewa Cross Country programs, including the high school and middle schoo..

Thighs B4 Pies is a Thanksgiving morning run/walk held in Fremont, Indiana, near Pokagon State Park. Participants tackle roughly 3.88 miles (6.24 km) of trail, with the option to extend their distance if desired. The course starts and finis..