Trail Running calendar near Columbus 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.

The Plainfield Race Series features three Saturday morning events from winter to spring. Runners can choose from 5k, 10k, or 10-mile distances on the paved community trails. Each race includes chip timing, a themed shirt, and a post-race ce..

Support local cross country programs at the 7th annual Cascade Goopy Gallop in Clayton Indiana. Choose from a 5k or Kids 3k on a high school cross country course with individual and team scoring available.

A two-day trail event in Holliday Park, Indianapolis on March 20–21, 2026 featuring a timed 5 mile run, a 3 mile hike, youth races, commemorative shirts, and varied natural trail terrain.

This low-key trail race in Indiana's Owen-Putnam State Forest is an annual tradition. Runners can choose from four distances on a scenic, predominantly single-track lollipop course. The event is cupless, requiring participants to carry thei..

Join a St. Patrick's Day-themed run at Riverside Park with options for a 5k, 10k, or half marathon. All participants receive a custom medal, shirt, and post-race snacks, with family-friendly untimed events also available. A virtual race opt..

This DINO Trail Run event takes place on the Pate Hollow Trail near Paynetown State Recreation Area in Bloomington. Runners can choose a 5k or a 15k single-lap course, which offers a remote and rugged trail experience. There is also a free..

The Dirty Dawg Trail Series is a two-race trail event in Columbus, Indiana, taking place in April and October. Runners can choose between 5K and 10K distances on each date. All finishers receive a beanie hat.

Run Indiana's "Little AT" in this point-to-point 50-miler on the rugged Knobstone Trail. The course gains about 10,000 feet of elevation from Deam Lake to Delaney Creek Park. Finishers get a custom hat and their name on a unique wooden slab..

The Plainfield Race Series features three Saturday morning events from winter to spring. Runners can choose from 5k, 10k, or 10-mile distances on the paved community trails. Each race includes chip timing, a themed shirt, and a post-race ce..

The DINO Trail Run returns to DePauw Nature Park, featuring 5k and 15k courses on crushed stone trails. Runners can enjoy views of the park's rock quarry cliffs on a route with mostly gentle grades and a few steep hills.

A trail run at Ault Park in Cincinnati on April 19, 2026, featuring a rolling 3.6 mile route that passes an old railroad trestle and a pioneer road. The event offers age graded awards, prize drawings, tech shirts and a season pass.

The Goatman 5 Miler kicks off the Kentucky Cryptid Series on the trails of Cherokee Park. This cupless trail run offers awards and is part of a larger series with unique recognition for finishers. Carpooling is advised due to limited parkin..

Explore the extensive trails of Cincinnati's largest park, Mt. Airy Forest, in this trail running event. Choose from four distances, all part of a themed series where costumes are encouraged. Every finisher gets a medal, and you can earn po..

Event Overview The Backside Trail Marathon is a running event that takes place in Louisville, Kentucky. The race was started in 2012 and is held in Seneca and Cherokee Parks. The event includes marathon and half marathon distances. The Cour..

Run With The Squirrels is a low-frills trail running event in the scenic Morgan Monroe State Forest. It offers four distances from a 5K to a half marathon. The focus is on a natural, low-cost race experience without included medals or t-shi..

Event Details The Wildcat @ General Butler is a trail running event taking place at General Butler State Resort Park in Carrollton, Kentucky. It offers several distance options on a single day. Distances The available trail races are: Half..

Experience the rugged trails and 600 foot ridges of Brown County at this diverse trail event. Choose from distances ranging from a 5K to a 50 mile ultra or join a relay team for a day of dirt and creek crossings.

This unique 50K ultramarathon at Hueston Woods State Park challenges runners to complete ten 5K loops, each within a strict 50-minute window. The weekend also features half marathon, 10K, 5K, and 6-hour race options for all participants.

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.