Trail Running calendar near Bluffton 2025-2026

Hit the trails at IW2R Winter Trail XC, a scenic 5K on the groomed cross country course at Northview Church in Carmel. Snow or sloppy conditions are possible, so bring proper footwear and help support course upkeep.

Join the Chilly Chili Trail Run on February 7 at Ouabache State Park in Bluffton Indiana with scenic 3 and 5 mile trails. Registration includes a long sleeve shirt, hot chili and age group awards.

Celebrate winter endurance at Frozen Trailfest in Franke Park, Fort Wayne on Feb 14. Choose a 10K run, 20K mountain bike, or 10K wheelchair race and tackle scenic, likely muddy trails for a true off road challenge.

Take on scenic trails at Mounds State Park on March 7, 2026 with 5K and 15K options as part of the DINO Trail Run Series. Enjoy river views, ceremonial mounds, on course aid stations and heated facilities for a comfortable race day.

Test your grit at the 5th annual Peace Officer Memorial Endurance Ruck on May 16, 2026 at Harbour Shores Church in Cicero, Indiana. Choose a 4 hour endurance or a 5k trail ruck on a mostly unpaved loop and carry a rucksack at 10 percent bod..

Run or walk the Butterflies & Bouquets 5K on July 11 in Wauseon, a family friendly route through wooded trails and park meadows. Stay after for food trucks, refreshments, prizes and a hands on pollinator garden workshop.

Test your endurance at the Dirty Fox Five Hour Trail Race in Fort Wayne's Franke Park. Runners, riders and wheelchair athletes try to log the most full laps in five hours while laps are tracked, with food and a lively HUB basecamp on site.

Join the SVdP Walk for Hope in Fort Wayne on Sunday, October 4, 2026 for a 5k or shorter loops around Parkview Field. Enjoy a community tailgate and help raise funds that directly support local families facing poverty and hunger.

Join the third annual Meecheway 5K Trail Color Run in Defiance on October 10 for a fun, colorful trail run that supports Black Swamp Area Council Scouting programs. Enjoy a race shirt, treats and friendly competition for all ages.

Run The Mounds at Mounds State Park on November 1 offers 5 miles, a 5K run, a 5K walk and a free kids 1 mile fun run. Mostly trail courses, finisher medals for all and post race snacks help support youth programs and the park.

Join WOOF Trail Run Nov 7, 2026 at Ouabache State Park in Bluffton for 5, 10 and 15 mile races plus a 3 person relay. Finish with a medal, long sleeve shirt and hot meal after scenic fall trails with roots and wooden bridges.