Trail Running calendar near Bloomington 2025-2026

Join the Krazy Krampus 5K in Indianapolis on December 5, 2025 for a festive, costume friendly run with a mischievous Krampus character and colorful awards. Proceeds benefit the Pike Township Distance Program and winners receive Krampus orna..

Run scenic, rugged trails in Jackson Washington State Forest at Jackson County Ultras on December 6 with 10 mile, 50k, 100k and team relay options, laps that pass lakes and ridgetop views. Indoor post race comfort and buckle awards for 100k..

Run the Waverly Winter Warrior at Waverly Park in Louisville on December 14, choosing a 6.5 mile trail loop or a half marathon. Part of the Winter Warrior Series, the event rewards every finisher and offers bundle discounts for multiple rac..

The First Day Trail Run and Walk will take place in Bloomington on Thursday 1 January 2026. You can run between 3 and 4 miles.

Run under the stars at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis on January 10, 2026, tackling nearly all single track loops by headlamp. This sold out night trail features chip timing, small wave starts, and a finisher medal for those who finish.

Take on scenic single track trails in Morgan Monroe State Forest with 10 mile and 20 mile options on January 11 in Martinsville, IN. Aid stations with fireplaces and hearty race fare make this a cozy winter trail challenge.

Join the Bop to the Top Stair Climb in Indianapolis on Jan 17, 2026 to conquer 36 floors and support Riley Children's Foundation. Choose single, triple or team climbs and get a long sleeve shirt.

The Holliday Park Trail Run will take place in Indianapolis from Friday 20 March 2026 to Saturday 21 March 2026. You can run between 3 and 5 miles.

OPSF5050 in Owen Putnam State Forest near Poland IN offers 50 mile, 50K, 14 mile and 10K trail races. Enjoy mostly singletrack, rolling hills and technical terrain on a scenic lollipop loop and remember this cupless event requires carrying..

Knobstone 50 on April 11, 2026 is a point to point 50 mile trail race through rugged southern Indiana with roughly 10,000 feet of climbing along the Knobstone Trail. Registration closes April 3 and pacers are allowed for the 50 mile field.

Join the Backside Trail Marathon in Louisville's Cherokee and Seneca Parks on April 26, 2026, with marathon or half on scenic single track. Medals for all finishers and a Double Down award for back to back weekend runners.

Run the DoNot Stop Half Marathon in Indianapolis on April 26, 2026, featuring a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 mile and Kids Dash plus a virtual option. Chip timing, custom finisher medal, designer shirt and finish line donuts make it a fun, fam..

Run rugged Brown County trails at Dances with Dirt Gnaw Bone on May 16, 2026, featuring steep ridges, technical singletrack and big elevation changes. Distances 5K to 50M plus relay, finisher medal, awards and post race barbecue.

Run the Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k in Indianapolis on May 16, 2026. With options from a Kid's Dash and 1 Mile to 5k, 10k and a half marathon plus a virtual run, enjoy a designer shirt, medal, chip timing and finish line snacks.

Join the 5th Annual Peace Officer Memorial Endurance Ruck on May 16, 2026 in Cicero, IN for a timed endurance ruck or a 5k Trail Ruck on a mostly unpaved 1 mile loop. Honor fallen officers while testing strength, stamina, and community spir..

Run the MoMoFo 100 km or 20 mile fun run in Morgan Monroe State Forest on June 5 and 6 2026, over scenic single track, rock outcrops and lakes. Virtual entries can complete their distance May 1 to June 7 and receive finisher swag.

Treat Trot Indianapolis on June 14 welcomes everyone with distances from a 1 mile and kids dash to 5K, 10K and a half marathon plus virtual options. Finishers get a shirt and custom medal and many races are chip timed.

Beat the heat on July 5, 2026 in Indianapolis with the Heatwave Half Marathon offering distances for all levels from a kids dash to a half marathon and relay. Enjoy chip timing, a designer shirt, custom medal and Kona Ice at the finish.

Join the 6th Annual Honor and Remember Run at Cool Springs in Velpen IN to salute veterans, first responders and 9/11 heroes. Choose 5K, 10K trail with a Ruck option or virtual entry and enjoy awards, refreshments and timed results.

Celebrate fall with the Golden Harvest Half Marathon, 5k and 10k in Indianapolis on September 6 2026. In person or virtual options, shirts and finisher medals, plus family friendly races and a kids dash for younger runners.