Trail Running calendar near Lincoln City 2026-2027

A 3.1 mile cross country 5K across grass and paved paths on the Lincoln Trail College campus, plus a one mile Kid's Fun Run around the pond. Age group medals and overall prizes are listed for the 5K.

Trail runs at Waverly Park offering a 6-mile and a 13.1-mile option, with on-site packet pick-up, awards by gender category, in-person and virtual entries, and a cupless policy for hydration.

Run a scenic lakeside out and back 5K at Freeman Lake Park to support families affected by Batten Disease. Every participant receives a finisher medal for completing this meaningful community event in Elizabethtown.

Trail event at Turkey Run Park offering timed 5 mile race with awards and a timed 3 mile fun run; proceeds benefit Second Chances Wildlife Center with a single track wooded course and a midway water stop.

Experience a weekend of outdoor sports at McDougal Lake with trail runs and mountain bike races ranging from 4 to 32 miles. Compete for podium spots or enjoy the party lap at this multi discipline trail festival.

Trail run at Rudy Mines in Owensboro offering a 10K and a 1-mile kids run; all finishers receive medals and top three men and women in the main race earn awards.

A point-to-point *31 Miler* from Downtown Elizabethtown to Brandenburg waterfront with a 50-runner limit, required crew support, verified qualifying results, and mandatory safety equipment and procedures.

A backyard ultra in Albion, IL on Jul 18, 2026 with a registration fee that includes a t-shirt and a $10 food truck voucher. Camping is available the night before and a voluntary $1 per lap pool will be split among top finishers.

Charity 5K at River Front Park in Brandenburg, KY with in-person and virtual options. Proceeds support medical expenses for a 10-year-old boy; registration fees vary and a guaranteed race shirt requires registration by July 17, 2026.

An obstacle and trail running event at Diamond Lake Resort in Owensboro, Kentucky, featuring 5K and 10K options, 28 obstacles, and youth races for ages 4 to 13. Proceeds benefit MentorKids Kentucky.

Participate in a 5K or 10K trail and ruck run in Velpen to honor veterans and emergency personnel. Enjoy a professionally timed race at Cool Springs that supports local community safety and veteran awareness.

Trail runs in Iroquois Park with 7 mile and 4 mile options as part of the Kentucky Cryptid Series. Complete three of four races in-person or virtually to earn a Cryptid Series survivor medal and shirt.

A 12 hour trail event at Saunder Springs Nature Preserve in Radcliff, Kentucky, offering solo, two person, and four person team options on a loop course that mixes technical and runnable trail with waterfalls and creekside sections.

Experience a unique trail race through the historic Blackacre Nature Preserve featuring wooded paths and farm animal sightings. Choose between 4 or 8 mile distances and enjoy post race ice cream at the historic homestead.

A trail stage race on the Knobstone Trail with 5 mile, Half Marathon, 18 miler and a new 50K option; proceeds support the Suicide Awareness Mission and local scholarship grants.

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.

Explore Lincoln State Park on trails and gravel roads. Choose from a marathon, 14K, or 5K distance, all starting together. The event features a scenic loop course with aid stations and a focus on environmental responsibility.

A running event in Iroquois Park with an approximately 7.5 mile Lookout course and a 3.4 mile Short Loop option. Finishers receive medals and shirts are available by preorder with limited race day sales.

Trail running and walk/hike options on the Deam Lake Loop in Borden, Indiana, with 5K and 10K courses, cupless aid stations using reusable cups, optional shirts, and wooden finisher medals.

An annual 3.1 mile run and walk at the Warrick Humane Society in Newburgh, featuring timed and un-timed 5K options, pet-friendly participation, awards for top finishers, and donation-linked merchandise.