Trail Running calendar near Kendallville 2026-2027

Join this trail event at Potato Creek State Park offering a 10k loop course for multiple distances including a 50k and marathon. Enjoy chip timed races and clearly marked trails in a relaxed park setting.

A fixed-time endurance event at Bixler Lake Park in Kendallville, IN, honoring the Air Force. Choose 6 hour, 12 hour or 24 hour options, or join a three-person team for the 24 hour relay.

Run a one mile trail course while consuming four beverages to support local veterans in Roanoke. This unique event features beer, seltzer, and Fireball categories for participants aged 21 and over.

A 7 km lollipop loop at Potato Creek State Park with wide, stable paths and two notable hills. The race is part of the DINO Trail Run Series and awards bonus points plus medals for overall and age group placings.

An obstacle run at WACF Levinson-LaBrosse Lakes & Wetlands Education Center featuring a 2.25-mile trail with 15+ obstacles, team entries, water stations, and post-event refreshments. The course is untimed and participants may bypass obstacl..

Timed endurance races on a 5K loop at Heritage Park in Adrian Michigan offering 3 hour and 6 hour formats, central aid stations, organized registration, finisher recognition and a post event gathering.

This community 5K in Wauseon's Homecoming Park features a scenic route through woods and fields. The event promotes pollinators and gardening, with post race activities, refreshments, and prizes.

Test your endurance on the technical dirt trails of Franke Park with 3 or 6 hour challenges for runners, mountain bikers, and wheelchair athletes.

Experience a 5km obstacle mud run designed for women at the Rouch Off-Road Vehicle Park in Sturgis. This event focuses on unity and empowerment while supporting the fight against breast cancer.

A mixed road and trail 5K in Mattawan, Michigan that starts and finishes on the high school track. The course includes dirt, grass, and road sections; food and drinks will be available at the finish and dogs are not allowed.

Run a chip-timed 5K or join a scavenger hunt 3K walk at St. Patrick's County Park. Everyone gets a handcrafted medallion, plus there's an egg bake breakfast and door prizes. Leashed dogs are welcome on the walk.

A community 5k trail run on the wooded trails of Salamonie Lake that starts and finishes at the Wildlife Management Pond. The event features a free pancake breakfast for participants and corn sales with proceeds supporting local interpretiv..

A six-hour timed night trail event at Franke Park. Participants run, ride, or wheel as many laps as they can on a mixed-surface course. Bring your own fuel to share at the lit HUB facility.

Experience the natural beauty and elevation of Hidden Lake Gardens at the 16th annual Run for the Hills. Choose from a timed 5K run or walking options on a scenic course in the heart of the Irish Hills.

Experience the natural beauty of Oak Openings Metropark with a 25k or 5k trail race. Support global health initiatives while navigating scenic forests and prairies on a professionally timed course.

Challenge yourself for five hours on the trails of Franke Park. Runners, mountain bikers, and wheelchair athletes each have their own loop to complete as many laps as possible. The event supports local trail maintenance through Summit City..

Experience an ultra running tradition in Albion Indiana through the IGNITE Trail Series. Choose between 50, 100, or 150 mile distances on a 25 mile loop course with pacer options for the longer distances.

Experience a vibrant 5k trail run at Camp Lakota where runners and walkers encounter clouds of color. Help support local scouting and leadership programs while enjoying post race donuts and competing for top finisher awards.

Trail races at Lawless Park in Vandalia, Michigan on an all trail course through forest, streams and lakes. Distances include a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a 1K kids run with chip timing and on course aid.

Experience a professional cross country course used by some of the nation's fastest athletes. This community run in Portage welcomes all participants and rewards the top 50 finishers with medals.