Trail Running calendar near Bloomington 2026-2027

Trail running at Southwestway Park on August 15, 2026 with 5K and 15K mapped courses, river views, official awards, and a free kids run.

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.

Experience a scenic cross country 5k along the wooded trails of the White River in Noblesville. Participants enjoy a timed race with rewards including local honey and medals for top finishers while supporting local food security.

Experience a unique trail race through the historic Blackacre Nature Preserve featuring wooded paths and farm animal sightings. Choose between 4 or 8 mile distances and enjoy post race ice cream at the historic homestead.

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.

A backyard ultra on September 12 2026 in Noblesville Indiana where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour through Koteewi Park and along E 234th Street until only one runner remains. The course mixes dirt gravel and paved trail.

A trail stage race in Borden, IN on the Knobstone Trail with 5-mile, half, 18-mile Ultimate, and a 50K option; rugged single-track terrain and proceeds support the SAM'S Foundation.

Community 5K and walk on the Karst Park Greenway Trail with a free 1-mile kids' fun run, chip timing, awards, t-shirts for early registrants, and proceeds supporting future Ellettsville events.

Explore Lincoln State Park on trails and gravel roads. Choose from a marathon, 14K, or 5K distance, all starting together. The event features a scenic loop course with aid stations and a focus on environmental responsibility.

A running event in Iroquois Park with an approximately 7.5 mile Lookout course and a 3.4 mile Short Loop option. Finishers receive medals and shirts are available by preorder with limited race day sales.

Trail running and walk/hike options on the Deam Lake Loop in Borden, Indiana, with 5K and 10K courses, cupless aid stations using reusable cups, optional shirts, and wooden finisher medals.

A four hour trail endurance event at Mounds State Park where participants run or walk as much as they can within the time. Registration is free and Anderson Road Runners will provide a countdown clock plus food and drinks.

A 5K trail run on wooded, hilly camp trails in Bedford, Indiana on 10/10/2026; proceeds fund scholarships to send children to camp. All finishers receive a medal and top male and female receive awards.

Trail races in Columbus, Indiana on October 10, 2026 offering 10K and 5K distances. Online registration and a course map are listed for the event at 13550 Bellsville Pike.

Spooky Sprint in Indianapolis on October 11 2026 offers races from a 50 m kids dash to a half marathon plus a virtual option. The event includes race swag, chip timing for timed races, free photos and finish-line treats.

A 24th annual trail running festival at Yellowwood State Forest on October 17, 2026 offering distances from 8 miles to 50K, a 50K relay, course GPX files, and festival-style tent camping at the race site.

A six hour trail event where runners complete a 5K loop each hour; finish all six laps to earn a medal and a national ranking, with prizes and championship qualification for top finishers.

Bee the Light 5K is the fifth annual charity run at Southeastway Park with a paved *3.1 Miles* course and family-oriented park features; all registration proceeds support the International Rett Syndrome Foundation.

A community trail event at Fowler Pumpkin Patch featuring a 5K trail run and 1 mile and 1.5 mile family runs, with proceeds supporting early childhood scholarships and food security programs.

Trail races through O'Bannon Woods State Park in Harrison County, Indiana, with four distances from 3.1 to 31.1 miles, marked courses, aid stations, finishers' medals, packet pick-up, and door prizes from local businesses.