Trail Running calendar near Gas City 2025-2026

Prairie On Fire Backyard Ultra is Central Indiana’s only official Backyard Ultra, staged at Koteewi Park’s White River Campground in Noblesville. In its fourth year, the race features a 4.167-mile loop repeated on a dirt and gravel day course through Koteewi Park, followed by a 4.167-mile paved out-..

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..

The aMAZing 5k Trail Run at Garber Nature Center takes place at Garber Nature Center in Lewisburg, Ohio. This is the 3rd annual 5-kilometer trail race, set in the beautiful surroundings of the nature center, with an awards structure that honors the top male and female finishers in each 10-year age g..

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 Hueston Woods Trail Race takes place at Hueston Woods State Park in Ohio, offering a variety of trail running events over a weekend in late September. Participants can choose from distances including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay, and a unique "6 Hours of Power" endurance challenge. The co..

Hope on the Trail is a running and walking event held in Thorntown, Indiana, featuring 5K and 10K distances along with a "Fun Run" and a "Run your own race!" option for 5K or 10K. Participants enjoy the scenic Farm Heritage Trail, providing a beautiful outdoor course experience. The event supports a..

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..

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..

6 Hours of Power at Hueston Woods State Park in College Corner, Ohio, is a trail running event by Wolf Pack Adventures. Runners complete as many 5K loops as possible within six hours; a minimum of four loops officially qualifies you, with the final time recorded as the completion time of your fourth..

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..

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..

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..

4 Hours in the Woods - Endurance Style Fun Run, sponsored by Community In Motion, is held at Mounds State Park in Anderson, Indiana. It features an open trail course through the park with a 1-mile road segment for a break. There are no fixed distances; participants run or walk as much as they can wi..

Double Days 48 Hour Race is held on a private historic farm in West Alexandria, Ohio. The event offers endurance options including 12-, 24-, and 48-hour runs, with a loop under one mile that twists through pasture, crushed stone, and pavement. The course is flat and beginner-friendly, yet surprising..

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..

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..

Heroes Run takes place on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Strawtown Koteewi Park in Noblesville, Indiana (11800 Koteewi Dr). The event offers a 5K Run/Walk, a 1-Mile Walk, and a Virtual Challenge. Runners traverse well-groomed crushed limestone trails through the park, described as Hamilton County’s..

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..

Indian Trail 5K Run, Kids Mile, & Non-Competitive 5K Walk takes place at Mississinewa High School Cross Country Course in Gas City, Indiana. The event funds the Mississinewa Cross Country programs, including the high school and middle school teams and the Indians Elementary Running Club. The newly d..