Trail Running calendar near Indianapolis 2026-2027

Heatwave at White River State Park on July 12, 2026 offers multiple distances including Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 Mile, Kids Dash, relays, and a virtual option. The event includes a designer shirt, finisher medal, chip timing, free photos a..

Tough Mudder Indiana at CERAland Park on August 1, 2026 offers 15K and 5K obstacle courses across woodland and farmland, plus spectator, VIP, group, and volunteer options.

Indiana Spartan Hurricane Heat Weekend in Columbus, IN offers 4 hour and 12 hour Hurricane Heat formats at CERAland Park on August 1, 2026. The 12 hour format has 25 challenges and an age minimum of 18.

A two lap 10 km trail run around Stryker Lake at Griffin Bike Park on August 1, 2026 with rolling hills, generally stable footing, onsite registration, and series bonus points for finishers.

Support the Milan cross country team at the Indian Trails 5K in Indiana. This community fundraiser features both running and walking options for participants of all backgrounds.

A 12-hour endurance event at Southeastway Park with solo and relay team options on dirt or paved loop courses of about 1 to 2 miles, plus finisher medals, tech shirts, and awards for top solo and team finishers.

Indiana Hurricane Heat at CERAland Park in Columbus, IN on Aug 1, 2026 offers 12 hour and 4 hour Hurricane Heat formats. The 12 hour format includes 25 challenges and has an age minimum of 18; team options and discounts are available.

A timed annual 5K cross-country race on the Pike XC Course behind Eastbrook Elementary in Indianapolis, organized for alumni and family with official results and no registration fee.

A cross country 5K at Hagerstown High School featuring a double loop of steep hills on grass and dirt. Organized by WCC Challenge and benefitting Hagerstown High School Athletics, mid August heat can add to the effort.

A women only 5K obstacle mud run at Wildcat Creek MX in Rossville, Indiana on August 9, 2026, featuring 18+ obstacles and open to participants aged 7 and up. Participants can run, jog or walk the muddy course.

Trail run at Southwestway Park on August 15, 2026 offering 5K and 15K courses that overlook the White River. The event is the final race of the 5K and 15K DINO Trail Run Series with GPX files and course maps provided.

A 5K and a 1 mile run and walk on the Pennsy Trail in Greenfield, IN, held at Sister Cities Park next to the police department. The course is an out and back along the trail and race and volunteer registrations have set dates and fees.

A cross-country 5k on wooded White River trails in Noblesville with timed run, jog, and walk options. Participants receive honey and awards, and proceeds support Teter’s healthy food access and ecological education programs.

A night trail event on August 15, 2026 at Eagle Creek Park offering half and quarter marathon distances. The 13th annual run includes a disco ball atmosphere and Krispy Kreme donuts at the finish.

A Labor Day 5K cross country event at Brebeuf High School where each registrant joins a charity team and $15 of every entry supports the selected charity. Virtual participation and event jerseys are available.

A Backyard Ultra in Noblesville on Sept 12, 2026 featuring repeated **4.167 mi** mixed-surface loops through Koteewi Park and along E 234th St, continuing each circuit until a single runner remains.

Community 5K and walk on the Karst Park Greenway Trail with a free 1-mile kids' fun run, chip timing, awards, t-shirts for early registrants, and proceeds supporting future Ellettsville events.

A weekend of obstacle races on 1,200 acres at Badlands Off Road in Attica, Indiana, on September 26 and 27, 2026. Distances include Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, Beast 21 km and a kids race with obstacles.

A four hour trail endurance event at Mounds State Park where participants run or walk as much as they can within the time. Registration is free and Anderson Road Runners will provide a countdown clock plus food and drinks.

A 5K trail run on wooded, hilly camp trails in Bedford, Indiana on 10/10/2026; proceeds fund scholarships to send children to camp. All finishers receive a medal and top male and female receive awards.