Trail Running calendar near Michigan City 2025-2026

Tackle the woodsy single track at Soldiers Memorial Park in LaPorte on March 21, 2026 with a 10K or a challenging half. Enjoy winding switchbacks, lake views, and a custom finisher award for every runner.

Save the Drama for your Llama is a spirited 6 hour trail run at Luhr County Park in La Porte where runners loop a marked 1.7 mile course to log as many laps as possible. Enjoy a friendly inclusive vibe and scenic trails between laps.

Take on the Glacial Esker trail in Albion, IN with 6, 12 or 24 hour timed events in the Ignite Trail Series. Loop the 3.55 mile course with aid at start finish and chase your best distance.

Run 10K, 25K, 50K or 50 Miler loops at Deer Grove Forest Preserve West in Palatine. Mostly wide non technical trails, a single aid station, pacers allowed for 50 Miler after four loops, and on course shenanigans promise a fun day.

Run scenic trails at Teason's Woods in Palos Hills on May 9, 2026 with marathon or 10 Mile options over rolling terrain and shared two way trails. Enjoy event apparel, a wooden sunflower medal for finishers, plus post race chili and beer.

Take on a 4 mile loop through Wolf Road Woods in the Palos Preserves with 7 hour and 11 hour timed options. Enjoy rolling single track, hearty aid station fare and live lap scoring as you chase your endurance goals.

Join the JH Memorial 5 Mile Trail Run on May 25, 2026 at Stoney Run Park for a rugged trail with marked turns, a water station, and an optional pond crossing. Finishers receive snacks, medals for top places, and a free water bottle.

XTERRA DINO Northern Indiana unfolds near South Bend, Indiana, at the Orchard Shores Picnic Area in North Liberty. Scheduled for June 20, 2026, the race is part of the XTERRA World Tour and offers multiple off-road formats: Full Distance Tr..

Run the Trail Golf Endurance Challenge at Trailyard Outpost in Valparaiso with 50K or 10M loop courses and relay teams. Unique golf style scoring by Hole turns every loop into a strategic race that rewards speed and smart pacing.

Tackle scenic single track and winding trails at the Oakadoke Trail Runs in Valparaiso on August 1, 2026, with 4, 9, and 18 mile options. Enjoy creek crossings, farmland views and a friendly post race gathering for all finishers.

Take on the Chupacabra Endurance 10 hour Run in Westville, IN, a looped trail challenge with an hourly clock that keeps the pace intense. Enjoy aid stations, a limited edition shirt and a wooden medal while racing for prizes and pride.

Timely Nonsense is a playful timed ultrarun in Chicago offering 3, 6, and 12 hour options on a roughly one mile paved loop inside a scenic 58 acre park. Hourly challenges, team relays, and a lively aid and vendor area keep the day fun for r..

Run trails, sand dunes and waterfront streets at the Mt Baldhead Challenge in Saugatuck on September 12, 2026. Choose a 10K or half marathon with a 302 step climb to the summit and timed staggered starts; proceeds benefit local youth.

Run scenic trails at Tryon Farm in Michigan City with distances from a 2 mile fun run to a 50k ultra. Enjoy grassy fields, single track and friendly aid stations while supporting the Tryon Farm Institute and the Crazy Legs Race Series.

Take on the St Pats timed trail races at St Patrick's County Park in South Bend with 24 hour and 12 hour formats on scenic dirt and grass loops. Proceeds benefit the ALS community.