Trail Running calendar near Bluffton 2026-2027

Run the scenic trails of Mounds State Park near Indianapolis. Choose from a 5K or 15K course starting at the park gatehouse. Enjoy post-race amenities in a heated pavilion with awards for top finishers.

Explore the trails of Camp Mack in this unique 5K. The course winds past a challenge course, archery range, and natural landmarks. Registration includes a shirt and a post race cinnamon toast breakfast.

An annual endurance rucking event in Cicero, Indiana, featuring a timed 4-hour ruck and a separate 5k trail option. Participants carry weighted packs on a repeating 1-mile, unpaved loop designed for all ages and fitness levels.

This community 5K in Wauseon's Homecoming Park features a scenic route through woods and fields. The event promotes pollinators and gardening, with post race activities, refreshments, and prizes.

Run or walk along the Pennsy Trail in Greenfield to support international cultural exchange programs. This community event features 5K and 1 Mile distances on a flat down and back course.

A community 5k trail run on the wooded trails of Salamonie Lake that starts and finishes at the Wildlife Management Pond. The event features a free pancake breakfast for participants and corn sales with proceeds supporting local interpretiv..

The 4th annual aMAZing 5k Trail Run winds through the Garber Nature Center in Ohio. Awards are presented to top finishers in 10 year age groups, and walkers are welcome. All proceeds support the Friends of the Preble County Park District.

Challenge yourself for five hours on the trails of Franke Park. Runners, mountain bikers, and wheelchair athletes each have their own loop to complete as many laps as possible. The event supports local trail maintenance through Summit City..

This 7-mile trail run at Stillwater Prairie Reserve features a two-loop course with river crossings. Organized by the volunteer-run ORRRC, it's free for members and offers a finisher's award for all. A low-cost, community-focused event.

Join the SVdP Walk for Hope in Fort Wayne on Sunday, October 4, 2026 for a family friendly tailgate and scenic walk around Parkview Field. Free to enter; register, fundraise, or donate to support local assistance programs.

A multi-day IGNITE Trail Series event at Chain O’Lakes State Park featuring 150, 100, and 50 mile trail races in October; the IT100 is a Western States qualifier with registration that closes about two weeks before the event.

A 5K trail color run in Defiance supporting Black Swamp Area Council Scouting programs, with all proceeds funding Camp Lakota and local scouting. Race packages include a t shirt, bananas and fresh donuts and awards for top finishers and you..

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.

Run scenic Ouabache State Park trails with distances from 5 to 15 miles and a 15 mile 3 person relay, all on rooty, bridge strewn paths perfect for autumn. All finishers get a medal, long sleeve shirt and a hot post race meal.

Run or walk a 5K through the scenic trails of Shawnee Prairie Preserve. The event supports the local Raptor Ambassador program and features chip timing, age group awards, and a race shirt for early registrants. It's a community event for al..

Join the 32nd annual 5K run and walk at the Homestead High School Environmental Center in Fort Wayne. Enjoy a multi-terrain course and a special 15,000 centimeter race for children aged 10 and under.

Trail marathon and half marathon at Chain O'Lakes State Park in Albion, Indiana. A 13.1 mile loop run once or twice with three aid stations, an eight hour cutoff, and pre race registration only.