Trail Running calendar near Meridian Hills 2026-2027

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.

Experience a scenic cross country 5k along the wooded trails of the White River in Noblesville. Participants enjoy a timed race with rewards including local honey and medals for top finishers while supporting local food security.

A nighttime trail run at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis on August 15, 2026 offering quarter and half marathon distances. The 13th edition includes Krispy Kreme donuts at the finish and registration runs May 1 to August 15.

A chip timed 5K trail run at Salamonie Lake with wooded, gently rolling trails, a participant pancake breakfast, and fresh sweet corn for sale. Proceeds support Friends of the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services.

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, Indiana on Sept 12, 2026 where runners repeat 4.167 mile loops each hour until one remains. The course combines a dirt and gravel park loop with a paved out and back.

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.

Midwest Spartan Trifecta Weekend at Badlands features off road obstacle races across 1,200 acres with Sprint, Super, Beast and kids distances. Team entries, spectator access and service member discounts via GOVX are available.

A 50K trail race at Hueston Woods made of alternating 5K and 10K loops, with aid stations, a custom finisher medal, and postrace drinks and pizza.

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.

Trail races in Columbus, Indiana on October 10, 2026 offering 10K and 5K distances. Online registration and a course map are listed for the event at 13550 Bellsville Pike.

A multi-distance trail event in Speedway, Indianapolis using the full B&O Trail. Distances include 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K on a course the organizer describes as flat and fast.

Spooky Sprint in Indianapolis on October 11 2026 offers races from a 50 m kids dash to a half marathon plus a virtual option. The event includes race swag, chip timing for timed races, free photos and finish-line treats.

A 24th annual trail running festival at Yellowwood State Forest on October 17, 2026 offering distances from 8 miles to 50K, a 50K relay, course GPX files, and festival-style tent camping at the race site.

A six hour trail event where runners complete a 5K loop each hour; finish all six laps to earn a medal and a national ranking, with prizes and championship qualification for top finishers.

Bee the Light 5K is the fifth annual charity run at Southeastway Park with a paved *3.1 Miles* course and family-oriented park features; all registration proceeds support the International Rett Syndrome Foundation.

A community trail event at Fowler Pumpkin Patch featuring a 5K trail run and 1 mile and 1.5 mile family runs, with proceeds supporting early childhood scholarships and food security programs.

Trail races at Mounds State Park with 5-mile, 5K run, 5K walk and a kids 1-mile fun run. Courses are mostly trail with two water stops, chip timing on bibs, midday packet pickup, and post-race food and medals.

A public 6K community race at Blue River Cross Country Course in Shelbyville, IN on November 7, 2026, held as a prelude to the NIRCA National Championships. Online registration details and a $30 fee are listed; late registration is availabl..