Trail Running calendar near Fort Ritner 2025-2026

The Indian Trails 5K is a fundraising running and walking event held in Milan, Indiana, supporting the Milan cross country team. Scheduled for August 2, 2025, it offers multiple participation options including 5K runs and walks, with or without a commemorative t-shirt. The race is part of the Southe..

The Dino-Griffin 10K Bonus Run is a trail running event held at Griffin Bike Park in Terre Haute, Indiana. The race features a 10-kilometer course consisting of two laps around Stryker Lake, with moderate terrain, rolling hills, and generally stable footing. The wide trails allow for easy passing an..

The Talon's Trail to Triumph 5K is a charity running event held in Brandenburg, Kentucky, at River Front Park. Scheduled for August 2, 2025, the event features a 5K run/walk, a free kids' run for ages 12 and under, and a virtual 5K option. The race supports the family of Talon Lopez, a 10-year-old b..

The 5th Annual Honor and Remember Run in Velpen, Indiana, is a family-friendly event held at Cool Springs, featuring a 5K Run/Walk, a 10K Trail and Ruck Run, and a Virtual Run option. This race honors military veterans, their families, emergency personnel, and those who died on 9/11 and subsequent w..

The Royal Beast 12 Hour Run/Walk/Relay is held at Southeastway Park in New Palastine, Indiana. Participants can choose between a dirt trail or paved course, each featuring a scenic 1-2 mile loop through a shaded, woodsy park. The event offers a 12-hour endurance challenge where solo runners or relay..

The Dino Trail Run at Southwestway Park in Indianapolis is a popular trail running event featuring 5K and 15K race distances. The course is scenic and challenging, with hills rated 4 out of 5 in difficulty and a surface difficulty of 3, offering runners views overlooking the White River. The 15K rac..

The Blackacre Barnstormer is a trail running event held at Blackacre Nature Preserve in Louisville, Kentucky. Scheduled for August 24, 2025, it features two race distances: a 4-mile and an 8-mile course. The scenic route starts near the historic Tyler Homestead and barn, winding through fields and t..

The Sorta Mountain Stage Race, held in Borden, Indiana, offers multiple trail running distances including a 5-mile, half marathon, 18-mile "Ultimate 18," and a new 50K option combining the half and Ultimate 18 courses. The race takes place on the rugged, single-track Knobstone Trail featuring rocky,..

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's primary trail course, which features mostly double-track trails with some gravel and road crossings. The 14K is a single l..

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..

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 Tecumseh Trail Challenge is an annual trail running festival held in Yellowwood State Forest near Nashville, Indiana. The 23rd edition is scheduled for October 18, 2025. It offers multiple race distances including 8 miles, half marathon (13.1 miles), marathon (26.2 miles), 50K, and a new 50K rel..

The Camp Challenge 5k Trail Run takes place in Bedford, Indiana, set amidst the scenic woods of Southern Indiana. This challenging 5-kilometer race features a rugged course with steep inclines and thrilling descents through wooded trails, offering a true test of endurance. Beyond the physical challe..

The New Hope Wesleyan Ultra Trail Run, held at O'Bannon Woods State Park in Harrison County, Indiana, is the area's first ultra marathon trail event. Scheduled for November 1, 2025, it offers four race distances: a rugged 50K ultra featuring two 13.5-mile loops plus a 4-mile loop with about 3,500 fe..

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 of 4.167 miles. The course features a challenging loop with a steep summit climb of 25-30% grad..

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 Crooked Creek Ultra Trail Race takes place at Camp Crooked Creek within the Harry S. Frazier Scout Reservation in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, set in scenic Bourbon Country. The event features a challenging 12.7-mile loop with over 2,300 feet of elevation gain per lap through 1,000 acres of hardwoo..

The Jackson County 50-50 Ultramarathon, held in Brownstown, Indiana at the Pyoca Camp and Retreat Center, offers challenging trail races including 10-mile, 50k, 100k, and a 100k relay. The course features rugged terrain with steep topography, rewarding runners with scenic vistas around two lakes and..

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, this 5K trail race offers participants a chance to experience a challenging course winding through over 1,000..