Trail Running calendar near Griffith 2025-2026

Challenge yourself at Save the Drama for your Llama, a six hour trail run at Luhr County Park in La Porte IN on April 4, 2026. Run as many 1.7 mile loops as you can and aim to cover the most miles to win overall.

Join the Earth Day trail run at Veterans Acres in Crystal Lake offering 50K, 15 mile and 5 mile options on a rolling 5 mile single track loop around the pond. Enjoy homemade aid station treats and a friendly, eco minded race atmosphere.

Run 10K, 25K, 50K or 50 Miler loops at Deer Grove Forest Preserve West in Palatine. Mostly wide non technical trails, a single aid station, pacers allowed for 50 Miler after four loops, and on course shenanigans promise a fun day.

Run scenic trails at Teason's Woods in Palos Hills on May 9, 2026 with marathon or 10 Mile options over rolling terrain and shared two way trails. Enjoy event apparel, a wooden sunflower medal for finishers, plus post race chili and beer.

Join the JH Memorial 5 Mile Trail Run on May 25, 2026 at Stoney Run Park for a rugged trail with marked turns, a water station, and an optional pond crossing. Finishers receive snacks, medals for top places, and a free water bottle.

XTERRA DINO Northern Indiana on Jun 20, 2026 at Orchard Shores near South Bend invites off road racers to a beach swim, rugged bike and scenic trails with options including full triathlon, duathlon, kayak tri and a 7 km trail run. On site c..

Join DBC Gifts of Love Community 5K in Flossmoor on June 20, 2026, for a scenic 5K at Vollmer Road Grove Forest Preserve or run the Virtual 5K. Help send backpacks, school supplies and gift cards to local homeless students.

Run the Trail Golf Endurance Challenge at Trailyard Outpost in Valparaiso with 50K or 10M loop courses and relay teams. Unique golf style scoring by Hole turns every loop into a strategic race that rewards speed and smart pacing.

Tackle scenic single track and winding trails at the Oakadoke Trail Runs in Valparaiso on August 1, 2026, with 4, 9, and 18 mile options. Enjoy creek crossings, farmland views and a friendly post race gathering for all finishers.

Run scenic trails at Tryon Farm in Michigan City with distances from a 2 mile fun run to a 50k ultra. Enjoy grassy fields, single track and friendly aid stations while supporting the Tryon Farm Institute and the Crazy Legs Race Series.

Join the Haunted Highlander Assault Trail Run on October 3 for a spooky 5K through forest trails with haunted sets, animatronics and actors. Run, walk or ruck, then enjoy a costume contest, bonfire, live music and food.