Trail Running calendar near Carmel 2025-2026

Beat the heat on July 5, 2026 in Indianapolis with the Heatwave Half Marathon offering distances for all levels from a kids dash to a half marathon and relay. Enjoy chip timing, a designer shirt, custom medal and Kona Ice at the finish.

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.

Celebrate fall with the Golden Harvest Half Marathon, 5k and 10k in Indianapolis on September 6 2026. In person or virtual options, shirts and finisher medals, plus family friendly races and a kids dash for younger runners.

The Bodies Race Company - Indianapolis will take place in Indianapolis on Sunday 11 October 2026. You can run between 5 and 21 kilometers.

Join the Monster Dash in Bloomington for a fun 1 mile or 5K along the Karst Greenway Trail, where costumes, dogs and strollers are welcome. Enjoy free race photos and support the Auxiliary to the Boys and Girls Club.

Run The Mounds at Mounds State Park on Nov 1, 2026 offers scenic trail racing with 5 mile, 5K, 5K walk and a 1 mile kids fun run. All finishers get a medal and top three overall earn awards, with post race refreshments and rugged trails.

Run the NIRCA Cross Country Open 6K at Blue River Country Course in Shelbyville on November 7. This rain or shine tune up for NIRCA Nationals welcomes collegiate and open runners for crisp fall racing and event merch.

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.