Trail Running calendar near Anderson 2025-2026

The Indian Trails 5K is a fundraising running and walking event held in Milan, Indiana, supporting the Milan cross country team. Scheduled for August 2, 2025, it offers multiple participation options including 5K runs and walks, with or without a commemorative t-shirt. The race is part of the Southe..

The Stillwater Prairie Reserve 5k is part of the Miami County Park District's 2025 Trail Run Challenge, held at Stillwater Prairie Reserve in Covington, Ohio. This in-person event features a 5-kilometer race on scenic trails, promoting health and wellness in a natural setting. The race welcomes runn..

The Steel City 12 Hour Run & Ruck is a unique endurance event held at Smith Park in Middletown, Ohio. Participants can choose between a 12-hour run or ruck, aiming to complete as many laps as possible on a flat, paved 1.52-mile loop around the park, near Middletown Regional Airport. The race runs ov..

The Royal Beast 12 Hour Run/Walk/Relay is held at Southeastway Park in New Palastine, Indiana. Participants can choose between a dirt trail or paved course, each featuring a scenic 1-2 mile loop through a shaded, woodsy park. The event offers a 12-hour endurance challenge where solo runners or relay..

The Dino Trail Run at Southwestway Park in Indianapolis is a popular trail running event featuring 5K and 15K race distances. The course is scenic and challenging, with hills rated 4 out of 5 in difficulty and a surface difficulty of 3, offering runners views overlooking the White River. The 15K rac..

The Tree Trail Trot is a scenic 5K trail run held at Salamonie Lake, a state park managed by Indiana's Department of Natural Resources. The race takes place on gently rolling, wooded trails within the Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area near Andrews, Indiana. The course starts and finishes at the..

The Germantown 50k and 50k Team Relay is an ultra trail running event held in Germantown MetroPark, Ohio. The race features a challenging 50k distance with approximately 3,000 feet of elevation gain, taking runners through cedar forests, prairies, old-growth woods, and scenic hills alongside Twin Cr..

The Prairie On Fire Backyard Ultra is Central Indiana's only official Backyard Ultra, held at Koteewi Park in Noblesville, IN. The event features a unique format where runners complete a 4.167-mile loop every hour, starting at 8 am, with each loop beginning on the hour. Participants continue running..

The Dirty Fox Five Hour Trail Relay is a competitive endurance event held at Franke Park in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Participants can compete solo or in teams of three, either running or mountain biking, with wheelchair divisions also available. Runners tackle a three-mile loop on the park's east side,..

The aMAZing 5k Trail Run is held annually at the scenic Garber Nature Center in Lewisburg, Ohio. Now in its third year, this trail run welcomes runners and walkers alike to enjoy a 5-kilometer course through natural surroundings. The event features awards for the top male and female finishers in eac..

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..

The Double Days 48 Hour Race is an endurance event held on a private historic farm in West Alexandria, Ohio. It features multiple race options including 12-hour runs or rucks, a 24-hour run, and a 48-hour run, all on a flat, looped course under one mile long. The course combines mowed pasture, crush..

The Tecumseh Trail Challenge is an annual trail running festival held in Yellowwood State Forest near Nashville, Indiana. The 23rd edition is scheduled for October 18, 2025. It offers multiple race distances including 8 miles, half marathon (13.1 miles), marathon (26.2 miles), 50K, and a new 50K rel..

The WOOF Trail Run, known as Well's Outrageous Ouabache Fifteen, takes place at Ouabache State Park in Bluffton, Indiana. Scheduled for November 1, 2025, this trail running event offers multiple distances: 5 miles, 10 miles, 15 miles, and a 15-mile 3-person relay. The course features relatively flat..

The Heroes Run is a community-focused event held at Strawtown Koteewi Park in Noblesville, Indiana. Scheduled for November 1, 2025, it features a 5K run/walk, a 1-mile walk, and a virtual challenge. The courses wind through well-groomed, stroller-friendly crushed limestone trails in the scenic 800-a..

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..

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..