Trail Running calendar near Anderson 2026-2027

An orienteering event at Lost Creek Reserve on July 26 hosted by the Miami Valley Orienteering Club, with courses for multiple skill levels, loaner compasses, chip timing, and an $8 entry fee.

Tough Mudder Indiana at CERAland Park on August 1, 2026 offers 15K and 5K obstacle courses across woodland and farmland, plus spectator, VIP, group, and volunteer options.

Two Hurricane Heat endurance events at CERAland Park in Columbus Indiana on August 1 2026 with tickets from $145 and team and service discounts available.

A 12 hour run and ruck on a 1.52 mile paved loop at Smith Park in Middletown, Ohio. Chip timing, a stocked aid station, weight rules for ruckers, and student crafted finisher awards for several distance milestones.

Test your endurance at this military inspired obstacle course featuring mud crawls and climbing walls. Supporting the Light Foundation, the event offers a 5k trail for adults and a dedicated race for children.

Support the Milan cross country team at the Indian Trails 5K in Indiana. This community fundraiser features both running and walking options for participants of all backgrounds.

A 12-hour endurance event at Southeastway Park with solo and relay team options on dirt or paved loop courses of about 1 to 2 miles, plus finisher medals, tech shirts, and awards for top solo and team finishers.

Hurricane Heat 4 and 12 hour events at CERAland Park in Columbus IN on August 1 2026, held alongside a Tough Mudder weekend with team registration and listed entry prices.

A timed annual 5K cross-country race on the Pike XC Course behind Eastbrook Elementary in Indianapolis, organized for alumni and family with official results and no registration fee.

Cross country 5K at Hagerstown High School on August 8, 2026 featuring a double loop of steep hills on grass and dirt with good spectator viewing.

A women only 5K obstacle mud run at Wildcat Creek MX in Rossville, Indiana on August 9, 2026, featuring 18+ obstacles and open to participants aged 7 and up. Participants can run, jog or walk the muddy course.

Trail run at Southwestway Park on August 15, 2026 offering 5K and 15K courses that overlook the White River. The event is the final race of the 5K and 15K DINO Trail Run Series with GPX files and course maps provided.

A 5K and a 1 mile run and walk on the Pennsy Trail in Greenfield, IN, held at Sister Cities Park next to the police department. The course is an out and back along the trail and race and volunteer registrations have set dates and fees.

A cross-country 5k on wooded White River trails in Noblesville with timed run, jog, and walk options. Participants receive honey and awards, and proceeds support Teter’s healthy food access and ecological education programs.

A night trail event on August 15, 2026 at Eagle Creek Park offering half and quarter marathon distances. The 13th annual run includes a disco ball atmosphere and Krispy Kreme donuts at the finish.

A chip timed 5K trail run at Salamonie Lake with wooded, gently rolling trails, a participant pancake breakfast, and fresh sweet corn for sale. Proceeds support Friends of the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services.

A six hour timed night trail event at Franke Park where participants complete laps on paved, gravel and single track trails with laps recorded on a whiteboard and electronically.

A Labor Day 5K cross country event at Brebeuf High School where each registrant joins a charity team and $15 of every entry supports the selected charity. Virtual participation and event jerseys are available.

Prairie On Fire Backyard Ultra in Noblesville on September 12, 2026, uses repeated *4.167 mi* loops combining dirt, gravel and paved trail. Runners repeat the loop until only one participant remains.

Experience the fourth annual aMAZing 5k trail run at the Garber Nature Center. This event supports the Preble County Park District and offers awards for top finishers across multiple age categories.