Trail Running calendar near Bloomington 2026-2027

Trail runs at Waverly Park in Louisville from June 14 to June 28, 2026, include a 6 mile and a half marathon with in person and virtual options. Finish three series races to earn a cryptid medal and survivor shirt.

Trail runs of three and five miles through Turkey Run Park in Louisville to benefit Second Chances Wildlife Center, with a medal, a hoodie tech tee, water stop, snacks, and door prize drawings.

Hit the trails at Indiana's Muscatatuck County Park. The DINO Trail Run features 5k and 15k races, plus a free kids' event. The weekend also includes mountain biking and kayaking, with camping available on-site.

Run a 10K on two laps of rolling trail around Stryker Lake at Griffin Bike Park. This August event is a DINO trail series bonus race where all finishers earn points. Top finishers and age group winners receive medals.

A community event in Velpen, IN on August 8, 2026 featuring a 5K, a 10K trail and ruck run, plus a virtual option. Proceeds support local police and the event honors veterans, emergency personnel and those lost on 9/11 and after.

Choose between a scenic 5K or a challenging 15K trail run at Southwestway Park, the final event in the DINO Trail Run Series. The course features varied terrain with a notable hill rating. Overall and age group awards are presented, and a f..

A community 5K and 1 Mile run/walk on the Pennsy Trail starting and finishing at Sister Cities Park, supporting Sister Cities of Greenfield exchanges with Kakuda, Japan.

A trail stage race in Borden, IN on September 13, 2026 offering 5 mile, 13.1, 18 mile and a 50K option on rugged single track with aid stations and awards; proceeds support the SAM'S Foundation.

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.

Enjoy scenic 5K and 10K trail runs or walk and hike options at Deam Lake in Borden Indiana on October 3, 2026. Expect rolling climbs, creek crossings, multi use trails and reusable cupless aid stations for a sustainable race.

Trail running festival at Yellowwood State Forest on October 17, 2026 offering distances from 8 miles to 50K including a 2 to 4 person relay, on-site tent camping, awards and post-race food options.

Run through the autumn landscapes of Fowler Pumpkin Patch on a scenic trail course. Choose from a 5K trail run or shorter family-friendly distances. Your participation supports local childhood education and food security initiatives.

Join the Monster Dash for a festive post-Halloween run. Choose a 1-mile or 5K route on the Karst Greenway Trail, with costumes encouraged. It's an untimed, family-friendly event supporting the local Boys & Girls Club.

Run the Mounds offers trail runs and a walk through scenic Mounds State Park. Choose from a 5-mile run, a 5K run, or a 5K walk, with a kids' fun run also available. All finishers get a medal, and proceeds support local running initiatives.

Event Details The NIRCA Cross Country Open 6K is an annual race that precedes the National Intercollegiate Running Club Association (NIRCA) National Championships. The event will be held on the Blue River Cross Country Course in Shelbyville..

The Deam Lake Winter Warrior kicks off a trail running series at Deam Lake in Indiana. Choose from a 6-mile, 12-mile, or 4-hour endurance run on the scenic Yellow Trail loop. It's a cupless event where all finishers get an award.

A twilight cross country 5K at the Pike Red Devil XC Course in Indianapolis on December 4, 2026. Runners cover natural trail terrain with the informal challenge of finishing as daylight fades.

A multi-distance trail event at PYOCA Camp near Brownstown IN featuring 10 mile, 50k, 100k and 100k relay options, live tracking for the 100k, cabin meal packages, well stocked aid stations and a 24 hour race cutoff.

Trail races at Waverly Park from December 13 to December 27, 2026 offering 6.5 Mile and Half Marathon distances plus virtual options. Part of a Winter Warrior Series with course markings, on-course aid, awards, and a series medal for multip..

A winter trail event at Morgan Monroe State Forest offering 20 miles (two loops) and 10 miles (one loop) on the Three Lakes trail, with two staffed aid stations, early packet pickup, and no race day registration.