Trail Running calendar near Fort Wayne 2025-2026

Firefly Six Hour Trail Race is a six-hour timed night trail race at Franke Park in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Runners complete as many laps as they can on a 4.1-mile loop featuring about one mile of paved path, two miles of gravel, and one mile of single-track dirt. Each loop starts and finishes at the HU..

Raptor Run 5K takes place in Greenville, Ohio, on the trails of Shawnee Prairie Preserve near the Nature Center. The 5K course winds through prairies, beneath woodland canopies, and around wetlands, passing landmarks such as the Sugar Shack, Log House, and Blacksmith Shop before finishing at the Nat..

DIRTY FOX FIVE HOUR TRAIL RELAY is a five-hour trail race at Franke Park in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Runners follow a three-mile loop on the east side, while riders tackle a five-mile loop on the west. Teams or solo participants aim to complete as many full laps as possible within the time limit, with n..

The Oak Openings Stampede is a trail running event held at Oak Openings Metropark in Whitehouse, Ohio. Scheduled for September 14, 2025, it offers two race distances: a 25K run and a 5K run or walk. The courses traverse scenic wooded trails featuring hardwood and pine forests, open prairies, and str..

The ORRRC Stillwater 7 Miler is a scenic trail running event held at Stillwater Prairie Reserve in Covington, Ohio. The course features two loops of 3.6 miles each, primarily on dirt or mulched trails (75%), with some gravel and meadow sections, including multiple mid-calf river crossings of the Sti..

The Heritage 50K Trail Run, held at Heritage Park in Adrian, Michigan, offers a scenic ultramarathon experience through beautiful fall foliage. Participants can choose between a 50K (31 miles) or a half marathon (13.1 miles) on well-marked trails featuring paved paths, service roads, single and doub..

Scouting's Meecheway 5K Trail Run - COLOR RUN EDITION 2025 is a vibrant community event held in Defiance, Ohio, at 2180 Ginter Road. This 5K trail run and walk encourages participants to support the Black Swamp Area Council Scouting programs, with all proceeds benefiting local scouting initiatives...

Indiana Trail 100 is an Ignite Trail Series ultramarathon held at Chain O’Lakes State Park in Albion, Indiana, on October 11–12, 2025. The event offers 100-mile, 75-mile, and 50-mile race distances run on a multi-loop trail course. It serves as a Western States qualifier and is renowned for its enth..

The Sandhill Crane All Trail Half Marathon is an annual running event held at Dr. T. K.Lawless County Park in Vandalia, Michigan. The 17th edition, scheduled for October 11, 2025, features a scenic, non-repetitive all-trail course through 820 acres of forest and fields, including six bridge crossing..

NIJC Community for Immigrant Justice 5K is a 5K run/walk organized by the National Immigrant Justice Center. It offers in-person participation on race day at Millrace Trail in Goshen, Indiana, or a virtual option through the race week. Participants can run a 5K on the Millrace Trail course or on the..

St. Pats 24 Hour Race is a timed trail event held at St. Patrick’s County Park in South Bend, Indiana.It offers 12- and 24-hour options on scenic dirt and grass trails, with three short asphalt segments mixed into the loop. Runners may extend their efforts with a final 0.25-mile out-and-back during..

WOOF Trail Run, Bluffton, Indiana, known as Well’s Outrageous Ouabache Fifteen, takes place at Ouabache State Park. Runners can choose from 5-mile, 10-mile, or 15-mile trail courses, with a 15-mile race offering a 3-person relay option. The course is a true trail experience, not overly hilly, but fe..

Run The Mounds is an annual running event held at Mounds State Park in Anderson, Indiana. Participants can choose from a 5-mile run, 5K run, or 5K walk, all primarily on scenic trails featuring natural terrain like roots, rocks, and occasional mud, with about 92% trail and 8% blacktop surfaces. The..

The St. Joe Valley Happy Trail Run takes place at St. Patrick's County Park in South Bend, Indiana.This event offers multiple distances including a 1-mile fun run, 5k, 10k, and a half marathon, all on beginner-friendly trails with beautiful scenery. The course features loops: 5k is one loop, 10k two..

Thighs B4 Pies is a Thanksgiving morning run/walk held in Fremont, Indiana, near Pokagon State Park. Participants tackle roughly 3.88 miles (6.24 km) of trail, with the option to extend their distance if desired. The course starts and finishes at the CCC Shelter above the main beach, following a roa..

The Ignite Trail Marathon, part of the Ignite Trail series, takes place at Chain O'Lakes State Park in Albion, Indiana. The event offers two distances: a full marathon and a half marathon. The course features a 13.1-mile loop that runners complete once for the half marathon or twice for the full mar..

The Frozen Trailfest is an outdoor sporting event held at Franke Park in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Scheduled for February 14, 2026, it offers participants a choice between a 10K trail run and a 20K mountain bike ride on the park's frozen singletrack trails. The course starts and finishes near "The Hub" a..

The Armed Forces Endurance Run (AFER) is a timed endurance running event held at Bixler Lake Park in Kendallville, Indiana, near Fort Wayne. Participants can choose from 6, 12, or 24-hour race options, running loops on a scenic 3-mile course that circles Bixler Lake, featuring a mix of asphalt and n..

XTERRA DINO Northern Indiana unfolds near South Bend, Indiana, at the Orchard Shores Picnic Area in North Liberty. Scheduled for June 20, 2026, the race is part of the XTERRA World Tour and offers multiple off-road formats: Full Distance Triathlon (800m swim, 24K bike, 7K run), Duathlon (4K run, 24K..