Trail Running calendar near Fort Wayne 2026-2027

The Frozen Trailfest Trail Race offers a winter multisport challenge in Fort Wayne's Franke Park. Participants can run a 5K or 10K trail race, tackle a 20K mountain bike ride, or compete in a 10K wheelchair event on paved and gravel paths.

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.

Trail races at Potato Creek State Park on May 2, 2026, offering 50k, marathon, half marathon and 10k on an approximately 10k loop. Courses are marked, chip-timed, and suitable for walkers, runners and families.

A 7 km lollipop loop at Potato Creek State Park on June 20, 2026, featuring wide stable paths and two hills. The race is part of the DINO Trail Run Series and awards medals by overall and age-group placing plus bonus series points.

This community 5K in Wauseon's Homecoming Park features a scenic route through woods and fields. The event promotes pollinators and gardening, with post race activities, refreshments, and prizes.

A community 5k trail run on the wooded trails of Salamonie Lake that starts and finishes at the Wildlife Management Pond. The event features a free pancake breakfast for participants and corn sales with proceeds supporting local interpretiv..

Run or walk the wooded trails of Oak Openings Metropark. Choose from a 25K trail run or a 5K run/walk, both starting at the scenic Buehner Center. This event is part of the Toledo Roadrunners Trail Series and emphasizes sustainable practice..

Challenge yourself for five hours on the trails of Franke Park. Runners, mountain bikers, and wheelchair athletes each have their own loop to complete as many laps as possible. The event supports local trail maintenance through Summit City..

Run the Stillwater Prairie trails with the Ohio River Road Runners Club. This 7-mile course features dirt paths, meadows, and river crossings. The event is chip-timed and free for ORRRC members.

Join the SVdP Walk for Hope in Fort Wayne on Sunday, October 4, 2026 for a family friendly tailgate and scenic walk around Parkview Field. Free to enter; register, fundraise, or donate to support local assistance programs.

A multi-day IGNITE Trail Series event at Chain O’Lakes State Park featuring 150, 100, and 50 mile trail races in October; the IT100 is a Western States qualifier with registration that closes about two weeks before the event.

A 5K trail color run in Defiance supporting Black Swamp Area Council Scouting programs, with all proceeds funding Camp Lakota and local scouting. Race packages include a t shirt, bananas and fresh donuts and awards for top finishers and you..

Trail races at Dr. T. K. Lawless County Park in Vandalia, MI on October 10, 2026 include a half marathon, 10k and 5k with a custom tech shirt and wooden engraved awards; course maps and past race media are available.

Run the Mounds offers trail runs and a walk through scenic Mounds State Park. Choose from a 5-mile run, a 5K run, or a 5K walk, with a kids' fun run also available. All finishers get a medal, and proceeds support local running initiatives.

Run scenic Ouabache State Park trails with distances from 5 to 15 miles and a 15 mile 3 person relay, all on rooty, bridge strewn paths perfect for autumn. All finishers get a medal, long sleeve shirt and a hot post race meal.

Run or walk a 5K through the scenic trails of Shawnee Prairie Preserve. The event supports the local Raptor Ambassador program and features chip timing, age group awards, and a race shirt for early registrants. It's a community event for al..

Trail marathon and half marathon at Chain O'Lakes State Park in Albion, Indiana. A 13.1 mile loop run once or twice with three aid stations, an eight hour cutoff, and pre race registration only.