Trail Running Calendar Indiana 2025-2026

The Grind on the Grid Backyard Ultra is an exciting running event set in Veedersburg, Indiana, designed for endurance athletes. Participants will tackle a unique 4.167-mile course that combines gravel, grass, and road surfaces, with a focus on completing as many loops as possible within an hour. The..

The Glacial Esker 6-12-24 Hour Trail Race is a timed running event taking place from April 26 to April 27, 2025, in Albion, Indiana. Participants can choose from four race options: a 6-hour, a 12-hour (with both morning and evening starts), and a 24-hour race. The course is a 3.55-mile loop featurin..

The MISSION Adventure Race is an exciting outdoor event taking place in Corydon, Indiana, featuring both 18-hour and 4-hour adventure races. Participants can compete in teams of 2-3 or as solo racers, navigating through various terrains using maps and compasses while engaging in activities like runn..

The Run Happy 50K, along with other distances, is set to take place on May 3, 2025, at Potato Creek State Park Nature Center in North Liberty, Indiana. This event caters to both walkers and runners, making it ideal for families who wish to participate in various distances together. The course featur..

The Peace Officer Memorial Endurance Ruck is set to take place at Legacy Christian School in Noblesville, Indiana, on May 17, 2025. This event features a 4-hour endurance ruck and a 5k trail ruck, both designed to honor peace officers. Participants are required to carry a rucksack loaded with 10% of..

DWD Gnaw Bone is an exciting trail running event set in the stunning terrain of Brown County, Indiana. Participants can choose from various distances, including 5K, 10K, half marathon, full marathon, 50K, and 50M, with the 10K being noted as one of the world's most challenging. The event also featur..

The Armed Forces Endurance Run (AFER) is a unique endurance running event designed to honor active duty service members and veterans, with a focus on a different military branch each year; this year, it honors the Marines. Set in Bixler Lake Park, Kendallville, IN, participants can choose from 6, 12..

Trail Run Xtreme is an exciting trail running event held in Portage, Indiana, featuring a challenging 12K trail race and a 3K kids race. Participants can expect a rugged course filled with roots, hills, and mud, designed to test their endurance and spirit. The event promotes camaraderie among runner..

The Hawthorn Half Day Relay & Ultra is an exciting endurance event taking place in Terre Haute, Indiana, established in 2006. Participants can choose between 6-hour and 12-hour races, with options for solo runners, teams of various sizes, and walkers. The course features a scenic 5K loop of trail an..

The MoMoFo100k and 20 mile Fun Run is a trail running event held in Morgan Monroe State Forest, Indiana, from June 6 to June 7, 2025. Participants can choose between a challenging 100 km race or a 20-mile fun run, both offering scenic views of forests, lakes, and hills, with over 7,500 feet of eleva..

The Hueston Woods Trail Race, scheduled for June 7, 2025, at Hueston Woods State Park, offers a variety of events including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, a duathlon, a 20K relay, and a unique 6 Hours of Power challenge. Participants can enjoy the scenic trails featuring limestone and shale bedrock, whic..

The 6 Hours of Power event at Hueston Woods State Park invites participants to run as many 5K loops as possible within a six-hour timeframe. Organized by Wolf Pack Adventures, the race requires runners to complete at least four loops to officially finish. The event showcases the park's unique limest..

The Dino Trail Run at Brown County State Park is scheduled for June 7, 2025, in Nashville, Indiana. The event features a 5K and a 15K trail race through challenging terrain with hills, long climbs, and descents, primarily on mountain bike trails. The course begins with an uphill mile, followed by do..

The 8 Hours of Brown County is an annual trail running event hosted by the Indiana Trail Running Association at Brown County State Park. Scheduled for June 13-14, 2025, participants can choose between a run-only option or a run with camping. The course features an 8-mile loop with significant elevat..

The Jacob James Annual 5K Cross Country Race is set to take place at the Blue River Cross Country Course in Shelbyville, Indiana. This event features a professionally timed 5K race and an untimed 1-mile walk, catering to participants of all skill levels. The race honors Jacob James and aims to suppo..

The Dino South Bend Trail Run is a 7-kilometer race held at Potato Creek State Park in Indiana. The course features wide, stable paths suitable for runners of all levels, with a mix of easy terrain and two challenging hills that test endurance. Participants can earn bonus points toward the Dino Trai..

XTERRA DINO Northern Indiana is an off-road multisport event held in South Bend, Indiana, and part of the XTERRA World Tour. It offers a variety of races including a full-distance triathlon (800m swim, 24K bike, 7K run), duathlon, trail run, and a kayak triathlon, suitable for individuals and relay..

The Trail Golf Endurance Challenge is a unique trail running event held in Valparaiso, Indiana, featuring distances of 50K, 10 miles, and relay options. Inspired by golf, participants complete a series of 3-4 mile routes called "holes," starting at the top of each hour. Runners aim for the lowest cu..

The Vulture Vista Ultra is an exciting running event set to take place at DePauw Nature Park in Greencastle, Indiana. This year, the event features multiple challenges, including 6-hour and 12-hour solo and relay races, as well as a 4.5-mile challenge designed for runners of all abilities. Participa..

The DINO Trail Run at Muscatatuck Park is an exciting outdoor event scheduled for July 12, 2025, in North Vernon, Indiana. Participants can choose from a 5k Trail Run, a 15k Trail Run, or a Kids Race, making it a family-friendly occasion. The park features a scenic trail system that offers stunning..