Trail Running calendar near Carmel 2025-2026

Celebrate the new year with the First Day Trail Run and Walk at Monroe Lake, an untimed, non competitive trail event. Choose from three scenic distances, enjoy hot soup and a warming fire, and support Monroe Lake programs.

Run under the stars at Eagle Creek Park on a mostly single track 6.55 mile loop with quarter and half marathon options, all chip timed. Bring a headlamp and enjoy aid stations, a standout finisher medal and lively night race vibes.

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.

Run the FroMoMoFo on January 11, 2026 in Morgan Monroe State Forest, choosing a 10 mile fun run or the UTMB Index 20 mile on the scenic Three Lakes loop. Enjoy cozy on course aid stations with fireplaces and daylight only racing.

Bop to the Top Stair Climb in Indianapolis challenges all ages to conquer 36 floors and 780 steps in OneAmerica Tower on Jan 17, 2026. Choose single, triple or team entries to support Riley Children's Foundation while testing your strength.

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.

Join the Indiana Trail Running Association for a relaxed winter trail run and social in Yellowwood State Forest near Nashville, IN. Choose a roughly 6.5 to 7 miles lakeshore loop or shorter options, then warm up by the fire with soup, sandw..

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.

Join the Holliday Park Trail Run, a two day spring celebration with family activities and a day of scenic trail races for all ages. Tackle rugged woodland trails, cheer kids in fun runs, and support local park programs.

OPSF 50|50 is a trail running weekend in Owen Putnam State Forest near Poland, offering 50M, 50K, 14 mile and 10K on a rolling, technical 14 mile loop. This cupless event requires runners to carry 20 oz of water and awards finisher medals.

Hit the Pate Hollow trails at Paynetown State Recreation Area on April 4, 2026 for a scenic, hilly trail run offering a 15K single lap and a shorter 5K. Challenging terrain and forest views make this a perfect early season test.

Hit the trails at Morgan Monroe State Forest on April 26, 2026 for Run with the Squirrels, a low cost, low frills trail race offering 5K to half marathon distances. Enjoy scenic forest routes and basic aid stations for a friendly, down to e..

Run rugged Brown County trails at Dances with Dirt Gnaw Bone on May 16, 2026, featuring steep ridges, technical singletrack and big elevation changes. Distances 5K to 50M plus relay, finisher medal, awards and post race barbecue.

Join the Mad Maple 50K weekend at Hueston Woods, offering distances from 5K up to the full 50K plus a 6 hour timed challenge. Scenic looped trails, aid stations, and custom finisher swag make for a memorable trail running weekend.

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 Hueston Woods State Park May 16 and 17, 2026 for a two day trail festival with 5K, 10K, half marathon, relay and a six hour challenge. Enjoy single track, pavement and grass routes through scenic lodge grounds and fossil rich terrain.

Hit the trails at Brown County State Park for the DINO Trail Run, with 5K and 15K routes over scenic, hilly mountain bike trails. Expect tough climbs, a fast downhill finish, and a free kids race for the whole family.

MoMoFo 100k and 20 Mile Fun Run hits Morgan Monroe State Forest on June 5 and 6 2026 for a rugged single track trail. On site runners get aid stations while virtual entrants can complete the distance and still get swag.

Tackle scenic, hilly trails at Muscatatuck County Park with 15K and 5K options along a river valley. Come for the race and stay for festival camping, mountain bike events and guided kayak trips for a weekend of outdoor fun.

Run a scenic 10k around Stryker Lake at Griffin Bike Park with rolling hills, wide trails and two friendly laps that make passing easy. Camping at Fowler Park and the concurrent DINO Gravel Triathlon create a lively event atmosphere.