Trail Running calendar near Michigan City 2026-2027

Experience a series of all trail races at Dr. T. K. Lawless County Park in Michigan. Choose from a half marathon, 10k, or 5k and earn a custom technical shirt and a unique laser engraved wooden award.

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.

This timed trail race takes place on the scenic paths of St. Patrick's County Park in South Bend. Runners can choose from 24 hour, 12 hour, or 6 hour events on a loop course. Proceeds from the race benefit the ALS community.

Fancy Nonsense 25k/50k The Fancy Nonsense 25k/50k is described as a nonsensical running experience born from mischief and imagination, designed to provide a space for the joy of running. The event takes place in the Palos Trail System at Re..

Celebrate Halloween and support animal shelters at this dog friendly 5k in Busse Woods. Enjoy a flat paved course with treats for both humans and leashed pets at the finish line.

A Halloween night run and walk through the Lake County Fairgrounds. The event includes a timed 5K and a non-timed 2K walk, costume prizes, and entry to a festive market. Bring a flashlight for the evening course.

Embrace an autumn adventure at the Big Timber XC Challenge, a trail run featuring a famous creek crossing through the woods of Camp Big Timber. Choose between a 3-mile or 5-mile course on grass and gravel paths. All runners get a shirt and..

Experience the Bigfoot Half Trail Run at Stoney Run County Park. This two loop course features a mix of grass, dirt trails, and gravel with manual timing and unique raffle prizes for participants.

Experience the diverse terrain of the historic Lemont Quarries with four trail race distances ranging from 10K to 60K. Runners navigate a mix of flat gravel paths and technical single-track trails through the woods.

Experience the natural beauty of Chain OLakes State Park at this Indiana trail event. Choose between a full or half marathon distance consisting of 13.1 mile loops through the park.