Trail Running calendar near Indianapolis 2025-2026

Ellettsville 5K is a community running and walking event in Ellettsville, Indiana, offering a 5K Run, 5K Walk, and a free 1 Mile Fun Run for kids. The flat, out-and-back course begins at the Karst Trail Head at Route 46 and Hartstrait Roads and runs along the Karst Park Greenway Trail, providing a f..

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..

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..

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..

Tecumseh Trail Challenge is a fall trail-running festival held in Yellowwood State Forest near Nashville, Indiana. The event offers five distances: 8-mile Fun Run, 13.1-mile half marathon, 26.2-mile marathon, 50K, and a 50K relay for 2–4 runners. The relay uses an 8-mile loop, making the team event..

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..

Camp Challenge 5k Trail Run unfolds in the wooded hills of southern Indiana near Bedford. The 5-kilometer course traverses rugged, forested terrain with steep inclines and thrilling descents, testing endurance amid natural beauty. The event blends challenge with a mission: all proceeds fund scholars..

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..

Turkey Trails- Indianapolis, organized by Bodies Race Company, takes place at Northwestway Park in Indianapolis, Indiana. Distances include 1 Mile, 5k, 10k, Kids Dash, Volunteer then Run, and a Virtual Race. The Thanksgiving-themed event offers a family-friendly atmosphere with a designer shirt, cus..

Jackson County Ultras, held in Brownstown, Indiana, uses Pyoca Camp and Retreat Center and the surrounding Jackson-Washington State Forest as its base. Events include 10-mile, 50k, and 100k distances plus 100k relay teams (2–6 runners) and short lake loop options like a 1-mile shakeout. Runners tack..

The FroMoMoFo 20 Miler & 10 Mile Fun Run is a winter trail running event held at Morgan Monroe State Forest in Martinsville, Indiana. Participants can choose between a 20-mile race, consisting of two loops, or a 10-mile run, both on the scenic Three Lakes loop trail featuring single-track paths and..

The OPSF 50/50 Trail Race is a well-established event held in Owen-Putnam State Forest near Poland, Indiana, about an hour from Indianapolis. Organized by the Indiana Trail Running Association, it offers multiple distances: a 50-mile ultra, a 50K, a 14-mile run, and a 10K trail race. The course feat..

The Hawthorn Half Day Relay & Ultra, held in Terre Haute, Indiana, is a unique endurance event established in 2006, celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026. Participants can choose between 6-hour or 12-hour races on a scenic 5K loop combining trail and road, with a shorter ½-mile course available n..

MoMoFo 100k and 20 mile Fun Run with Virtual Options is held in Martinsville, Indiana, at Morgan Monroe State Forest. The event offers 100-kilometer and 20-mile distances, plus virtual options. The course is 85% single-track, 11% forest service road, and 4% paved road, featuring old-growth forests,..