Trail Running calendar near Fort Ritner 2025-2026

Sorta Mountain Stage Race, held in Borden, Indiana, offers several Knobstone Trail distances: 5-mile, trail half marathon, 18-mile Ultimate 18, and a new 50K option. The 5-mile course is a loop with a turnaround at mile 2.5; the half is out-and-back to the summit of Round Top Knob; the 18-mile cours..

Ellettsville 5K is a community running and walking event in Ellettsville, Indiana, offering a 5K Run, 5K Walk, and a free 1 Mile Fun Run for kids. The flat, out-and-back course begins at the Karst Trail Head at Route 46 and Hartstrait Roads and runs along the Karst Park Greenway Trail, providing a f..

The Honest Abe Trail Run is held at Lincoln State Park in Lincoln City, Indiana, offering marathon, 14K, and 5K distances. The marathon consists of three loops around the park, while the 14K is a single loop, primarily on double-track trails with some gravel and road crossings. The 5K course runs on..

The Heartland Harvest Festival 5K is a scenic autumn running event held at Elizabethtown Nature Park in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Scheduled for September 27, 2025, this light trail 5K race offers a welcoming atmosphere for both seasoned runners and newcomers. Participants can enjoy the natural beauty..

Oktoberfest 5K Presented by Big Lug Brewing takes place in Indianapolis, Indiana, along the Monon Trail, starting from Big Lug Canteen. It's a 5K run/walk on a fast, flat, shaded route that offers a PR-friendly course. Runners finish with a cold Oktoberfest Festbier and are treated to a post-race Ok..

The General Butler Trail Race, held at General Butler State Resort Park in Carrollton, Kentucky, offers a variety of trail running events including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay, and a unique 6 Hours of Power endurance challenge. The courses start and finish at the park's Recreation Center, fe..

The Deam Lake Loop Trail Run is an inaugural event held at Deam Lake State Recreation Area in Borden, Indiana. Scheduled for October 4, 2025, it features 10K and 5K trail races as well as 10K and 5K trail walk/hike options. The 10K course follows the scenic Deam Lake Loop trail, offering a moderatel..

The Apple Mash Dash Cider 5k Run/Walk is held at Avon Town Hall Park in Avon, Indiana. This 5k course winds through scenic park trails, with portions on unpaved or grassy surfaces. The event is family-friendly and invites participants to dress in costume, offering a trophy for the most creative look..

6 Hours of Power at General Butler State Park (Recreation Center) in Carrollton, Kentucky, is a Wolf Pack Adventures endurance event. Runners complete as many 5K loops as possible within a 6-hour window, with a minimum four-loop finish to officially complete the race. The course is a single 5K loop..

Mini Barnyard Ultra at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds and Park in Glencoe, Kentucky, is Ridge Runners Racing's event with the Little Rooster Run. The ultra uses a 2.083-mile loop raced on a last-runner-standing format: runners complete a loop at the half-hour mark and the field shrinks until one re..

Tecumseh Trail Challenge is a fall trail-running festival held in Yellowwood State Forest near Nashville, Indiana. The event offers five distances: 8-mile Fun Run, 13.1-mile half marathon, 26.2-mile marathon, 50K, and a 50K relay for 2–4 runners. The relay uses an 8-mile loop, making the team event..

Bee the Light 5K, in New Palestine, Indiana, at Southeastway Park, is the fourth annual event hosted by The Shelby Foundation for Kindness Delivered. The race on a paved park trail invites runners and walkers to complete a 5K through a family-friendly campus featuring bike trails, a playground, shel..

Camp Challenge 5k Trail Run unfolds in the wooded hills of southern Indiana near Bedford. The 5-kilometer course traverses rugged, forested terrain with steep inclines and thrilling descents, testing endurance amid natural beauty. The event blends challenge with a mission: all proceeds fund scholars..

New Hope Wesleyan Ultra Trail Run, Harrison County's first ultra marathon, is held at O'Bannon Woods State Park in Corydon, Indiana. The event offers four trail distances: a 50K ultramarathon (two 13.5-mile loops plus a 4-mile loop, about 3,500 ft of elevation), a half marathon (13.1 miles, ~1,500 f..

The Lake Vista Lunatics Run is an endurance trail running event held at Deam Lake State Recreation Area in Borden, Indiana. Participants can choose between 6-hour and 12-hour runs, or a single-lap fun run covering a 4.167-mile loop. The course features challenging terrain with a steep summit climb o..

The Deam Lake Winter Warrior is a running event held at Deam Lake in Borden, Indiana. It features three race options: a 6-mile run, a 12-mile run, and a 4-hour endurance run around the scenic Deam Lake Loop. This event is part of the Winter Warrior Series, designed to keep runners motivated through..

The JMF Trails Hillbilly Half is an annual challenging half marathon held at Jefferson Memorial Forest in Louisville, KY. The 10th edition features a rugged trail course starting at the Horine parking area, looping around a lake, descending Yost Ridge Trail to the Welcome Center, then following the..

Crooked Creek Ultra Trail Race unfolds at Camp Crooked Creek in the Harry S. Frazier Scout Reservation near Shepherdsville, Kentucky, in Bourbon Country. The centerpiece is a demanding 12.7-mile loop with about 2,300 feet of elevation gain, winding through 1,000 acres of hardwood forest and abundant..

Jackson County Ultras, held at Pyoca Camp and Retreat Center near Brownstown, Indiana, offers four distances: 10-mile, 50k, 100k, and a 100k relay. The rugged course traverses Jackson-Washington State Forest, delivering steep climbs, panoramic ridge-top views, and laps around two lakes to the county..

The Crooked Creek 5K Trail Challenge is a unique running event held at the Harry S. Frazier Scout Reservation in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. Taking place over two days in early December 2025, the challenge offers a 5K trail run through more than 1,000 acres of scenic terrain featuring rolling hills an..