Trail Running calendar near Anderson 2025-2026

Ellettsville 5K is a community running and walking event in Ellettsville, Indiana, offering a 5K Run, 5K Walk, and a free 1 Mile Fun Run for kids. The flat, out-and-back course begins at the Karst Trail Head at Route 46 and Hartstrait Roads and runs along the Karst Park Greenway Trail, providing a f..

The Hueston Woods Trail Race takes place at Hueston Woods State Park in Ohio, offering a variety of trail running events over a weekend in late September. Participants can choose from distances including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay, and a unique "6 Hours of Power" endurance challenge. The co..

Hope on the Trail is a running and walking event held in Thorntown, Indiana, featuring 5K and 10K distances along with a "Fun Run" and a "Run your own race!" option for 5K or 10K. Participants enjoy the scenic Farm Heritage Trail, providing a beautiful outdoor course experience. The event supports a..

The ORRRC Stillwater 7 Miler is a scenic trail running event held at Stillwater Prairie Reserve in Covington, Ohio. The course features two loops of 3.6 miles each, primarily on dirt or mulched trails (75%), with some gravel and meadow sections, including multiple mid-calf river crossings of the Sti..

Oktoberfest 5K Presented by Big Lug Brewing takes place in Indianapolis, Indiana, along the Monon Trail, starting from Big Lug Canteen. It's a 5K run/walk on a fast, flat, shaded route that offers a PR-friendly course. Runners finish with a cold Oktoberfest Festbier and are treated to a post-race Ok..

6 Hours of Power at Hueston Woods State Park in College Corner, Ohio, is a trail running event by Wolf Pack Adventures. Runners complete as many 5K loops as possible within six hours; a minimum of four loops officially qualifies you, with the final time recorded as the completion time of your fourth..

The Apple Mash Dash Cider 5k Run/Walk is held at Avon Town Hall Park in Avon, Indiana. This 5k course winds through scenic park trails, with portions on unpaved or grassy surfaces. The event is family-friendly and invites participants to dress in costume, offering a trophy for the most creative look..

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 fixed distances; participants run or walk as much as they can wi..

Double Days 48 Hour Race is held on a private historic farm in West Alexandria, Ohio. The event offers endurance options including 12-, 24-, and 48-hour runs, with a loop under one mile that twists through pasture, crushed stone, and pavement. The course is flat and beginner-friendly, yet surprising..

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 family-friendly campus featuring bike trails, a playground, shel..

The Tecumseh Trail Challenge is the 23rd annual trail running festival presented by DINO and Indiana Trail Running. It takes place in Yellowwood State Forest near Nashville, Indiana. Start and finish are at the Jackson Creek Trailhead parking lot. Route files and maps are provided in GPX and Avenza..

Germantown Trail Race is a Wolf Pack Adventures trail event held at Germantown MetroPark, Morning Glory Shelter, Germantown, OH. The race features a 5K trail loop that starts and finishes at the Morning Glory Shelter, with about 150 feet of elevation gain. The single-loop course is marked with color..

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 course is a true trail experience, not overly hilly, but fe..

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 limestone trails through the park, described as Hamilton County’s..

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 occasional mud, with about 92% trail and 8% blacktop surfaces. The..

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 school teams and the Indians Elementary Running Club. The newly d..

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, grass and trails. In addition to the 5K Run/Walk, the event fea..

Turkey Trails- Indianapolis, organized by Bodies Race Company, takes place at Northwestway Park in Indianapolis, Indiana. Distances include 1 Mile, 5k, 10k, Kids Dash, Volunteer then Run, and a Virtual Race. The Thanksgiving-themed event offers a family-friendly atmosphere with a designer shirt, cus..

The FroMoMoFo 20 Miler & 10 Mile Fun Run is a winter trail running event held at Morgan Monroe State Forest in Martinsville, Indiana. Participants can choose between a 20-mile race, consisting of two loops, or a 10-mile run, both on the scenic Three Lakes loop trail featuring single-track paths and..

The Frozen Trailfest is an outdoor sporting event held at Franke Park in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Scheduled for February 14, 2026, it offers participants a choice between a 10K trail run and a 20K mountain bike ride on the park's frozen singletrack trails. The course starts and finishes near "The Hub" a..