Trail Running calendar near Bluffton 2025-2026

The ORRRC Stillwater 7 Miler is a scenic trail running event held at Stillwater Prairie Reserve in Covington, Ohio. The course features two loops of 3.6 miles each, primarily on dirt or mulched trails (75%), with some gravel and meadow sections, including multiple mid-calf river crossings of the Sti..

Oktoberfest 5K Presented by Big Lug Brewing takes place in Indianapolis, Indiana, along the Monon Trail, starting from Big Lug Canteen. It's a 5K run/walk on a fast, flat, shaded route that offers a PR-friendly course. Runners finish with a cold Oktoberfest Festbier and are treated to a post-race Ok..

Scouting's Meecheway 5K Trail Run - COLOR RUN EDITION 2025 is a vibrant community event held in Defiance, Ohio, at 2180 Ginter Road. This 5K trail run and walk encourages participants to support the Black Swamp Area Council Scouting programs, with all proceeds benefiting local scouting initiatives...

Indiana Trail 100 is an Ignite Trail Series ultramarathon held at Chain O’Lakes State Park in Albion, Indiana, on October 11–12, 2025. The event offers 100-mile, 75-mile, and 50-mile race distances run on a multi-loop trail course. It serves as a Western States qualifier and is renowned for its enth..

NIJC Community for Immigrant Justice 5K is a 5K run/walk organized by the National Immigrant Justice Center. It offers in-person participation on race day at Millrace Trail in Goshen, Indiana, or a virtual option through the race week. Participants can run a 5K on the Millrace Trail course or on the..

4 Hours in the Woods - Endurance Style Fun Run, sponsored by Community In Motion, is held at Mounds State Park in Anderson, Indiana. It features an open trail course through the park with a 1-mile road segment for a break. There are no fixed distances; participants run or walk as much as they can wi..

Double Days 48 Hour Race is held on a private historic farm in West Alexandria, Ohio. The event offers endurance options including 12-, 24-, and 48-hour runs, with a loop under one mile that twists through pasture, crushed stone, and pavement. The course is flat and beginner-friendly, yet surprising..

WOOF Trail Run, Bluffton, Indiana, known as Well’s Outrageous Ouabache Fifteen, takes place at Ouabache State Park. Runners can choose from 5-mile, 10-mile, or 15-mile trail courses, with a 15-mile race offering a 3-person relay option. The course is a true trail experience, not overly hilly, but fe..

Heroes Run takes place on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Strawtown Koteewi Park in Noblesville, Indiana (11800 Koteewi Dr). The event offers a 5K Run/Walk, a 1-Mile Walk, and a Virtual Challenge. Runners traverse well-groomed crushed limestone trails through the park, described as Hamilton County’s..

Run The Mounds is an annual running event held at Mounds State Park in Anderson, Indiana. Participants can choose from a 5-mile run, 5K run, or 5K walk, all primarily on scenic trails featuring natural terrain like roots, rocks, and occasional mud, with about 92% trail and 8% blacktop surfaces. The..

Indian Trail 5K Run, Kids Mile, & Non-Competitive 5K Walk takes place at Mississinewa High School Cross Country Course in Gas City, Indiana. The event funds the Mississinewa Cross Country programs, including the high school and middle school teams and the Indians Elementary Running Club. The newly d..

Fort Wayne's 31st Annual Turkey Trot 5K is a community running event hosted at the Homestead High School Environmental Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The main 5K is a trail race over a mixed-surface course including gravel paths, roads, grass and trails. In addition to the 5K Run/Walk, the event fea..

Thighs B4 Pies is a Thanksgiving morning run/walk held in Fremont, Indiana, near Pokagon State Park. Participants tackle roughly 3.88 miles (6.24 km) of trail, with the option to extend their distance if desired. The course starts and finishes at the CCC Shelter above the main beach, following a roa..

The Ignite Trail Marathon, part of the Ignite Trail series, takes place at Chain O'Lakes State Park in Albion, Indiana. The event offers two distances: a full marathon and a half marathon. The course features a 13.1-mile loop that runners complete once for the half marathon or twice for the full mar..

The Frozen Trailfest is an outdoor sporting event held at Franke Park in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Scheduled for February 14, 2026, it offers participants a choice between a 10K trail run and a 20K mountain bike ride on the park's frozen singletrack trails. The course starts and finishes near "The Hub" a..

The Armed Forces Endurance Run (AFER) is a timed endurance running event held at Bixler Lake Park in Kendallville, Indiana, near Fort Wayne. Participants can choose from 6, 12, or 24-hour race options, running loops on a scenic 3-mile course that circles Bixler Lake, featuring a mix of asphalt and n..