Trail Running calendar near Columbus 2026-2027

Louisville Lovin' the Hills invites trail lovers to Fairdale KY on February 7, 2026 with 50K, 15 mile and 6 mile options across scenic single track forest trails. Enjoy pre race pasta, wooden medals, post race soup and a friendly race vibe.

Enjoy a three race series along Plainfield's scenic paved trail system from February to April, featuring bridges, ponds, waterfalls and live chip timing. Complete all three for a custom finisher medal and enjoy awards, hot cocoa and fire pi..

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..

Trail races at Mounds State Park in Anderson, Indiana on March 7, 2026 feature 15K and 5K courses along scenic trails by the White River and ceremonial mounds, with aid stations, a free kids run, and on site registration.

Join the Plainfield Race Series from Feb 7 to Apr 11, 2026 for 5k, 10k and 10 mile races on scenic paved trails with bridges, ponds and parks. Enjoy chip timing, custom shirts and a series finisher medal plus post race hot cocoa and fire pi..

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.

Run scenic singletrack and rolling hills at Owen Putnam State Forest on March 21, 2026, with distances from 10K to 50 miles. This cupless event requires you to carry hydration and includes swag, medals and age awards.

Trail races at Paynetown State Recreation Area feature single lap 15K and 5K courses through Pate Hollow and Hoosier National Forest with hilly, mixed surfaces and standard DNR gate fees may apply.

A trail race series in Columbus, IN from April 4 to October 10, 2026, offering 5K and 10K events on two race dates. Participants do not receive shirts at registration; finisher beanie hats are given at the finish.

Tackle the rugged Knobstone 50, a point to point 50 mile trail run through steep, Appalachian style hills and forested vistas. Pacers are welcome and organizers offer shuttle service plus a recycled performance finisher hat for all finisher..

Join the Plainfield Race Series from Feb 7 to Apr 11, 2026 for 5k, 10k and 10 mile races on scenic paved trails with bridges, ponds and parks. Enjoy chip timing, custom shirts and a series finisher medal plus post race hot cocoa and fire pi..

Run the Dirt Days Trail Series at Ault Park on April 19, 2026 a scenic 3.6 mile rolling trail that winds past an old railroad trestle and along an old pioneer road. Chip timing, refreshments and age graded awards make this a fun community r..

Run the Backside Trail Marathon and Half in Louisville on April 26, 2026, on gently rolling single track through Seneca and Cherokee Parks. Finishers get medals and a rewarding wooded trail experience.

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 the trails at General Butler State Park on May 2, 2026 for The Wildcat, a scenic trail race offering 5K, 10K, 1/2 marathon, 20K relay and a 6 Hours of Power event. Enjoy river overlook views, custom medals and on course aid.

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.

An endurance ruck and a 5k trail ruck at Harbour Shores Church on a mostly unpaved one mile loop. Participants carry a rucksack loaded to ten percent of body weight and have space for team support.

Weekend trail races at Hueston Woods State Park on May 16 and 17, 2026, featuring half marathon, 10K, 5K, a six hour timed event, a 20K relay, and a Pack Pass good for all 2026 events.

Trail races in Lebanon, Indiana offering 4, 8 and 12 mile out and back courses on the paved Big 4 rail to trail with wooded and open sections, plus post-race refreshments, giveaways and awards for top finishers.