Trail Running calendar near Indianapolis 2025-2026

The Royal Beast 12 Hour Run/Walk/Relay takes place at Southeastway Park in New Palastine, Indiana. Participants can choose between a dirt trail or paved course, each featuring a 1-2 mile loop through a scenic, wooded park. The event offers a 12-hour solo run/walk or a relay team option, where team m..

The DINO Trail Run at Southwestway Park in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a popular and scenic trail running event held annually. Scheduled for August 16, 2025, it features two main race distances: a 5K and a 15K, with the 15K consisting of a 5K lap followed by a 10K lap. The course is known for its chal..

The Prairie On Fire Backyard Ultra is Central Indiana's only official Backyard Ultra, held at Koteewi Park in Noblesville, IN. The event features a unique format where runners complete a 4.167-mile loop every hour, starting at 8 am, with each loop beginning on the hour. Participants continue running..

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 Tecumseh Trail Challenge is an annual trail running festival held in Yellowwood State Forest near Nashville, Indiana. The 23rd edition is scheduled for October 18, 2025. It offers multiple race distances including 8 miles, half marathon (13.1 miles), marathon (26.2 miles), 50K, and a new 50K rel..

The Camp Challenge 5k Trail Run takes place in Bedford, Indiana, set amidst the scenic woods of Southern Indiana. This challenging 5-kilometer race features a rugged course with steep inclines and thrilling descents through wooded trails, offering a true test of endurance. Beyond the physical challe..

The Heroes Run is a community-focused event held at Strawtown Koteewi Park in Noblesville, Indiana. Scheduled for November 1, 2025, it features a 5K run/walk, a 1-mile walk, and a virtual challenge. The courses wind through well-groomed, stroller-friendly crushed limestone trails in the scenic 800-a..

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..

The Jackson County 50-50 Ultramarathon, held in Brownstown, Indiana at the Pyoca Camp and Retreat Center, offers challenging trail races including 10-mile, 50k, 100k, and a 100k relay. The course features rugged terrain with steep topography, rewarding runners with scenic vistas around two lakes and..

The FroMoMoFo 20 Miler will take place in Martinsville on Sunday 11 January 2026. You can run between 10 and 20 miles.

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 will take place in Terre Haute on Saturday 23 May 2026. You can run between 6 and 12 kilometers.

The MoMoFo 100k and 20 mile Fun Run is a challenging trail running event held in Morgan Monroe State Forest, Martinsville, Indiana. The main race is a 100-kilometer trail run starting in the evening, featuring about 7,500 feet of elevation gain across mostly single-track trails, forest service roads..