Trail Running calendar near Nashville 2025-2026

The 5th Annual Honor and Remember Run in Velpen, Indiana, is a family-friendly event held at Cool Springs, featuring a 5K Run/Walk, a 10K Trail and Ruck Run, and a Virtual Run option. This race honors military veterans, their families, emergency personnel, and those who died on 9/11 and subsequent w..

The Royal Beast 12 Hour Run/Walk/Relay takes place at Southeastway Park in New Palastine, Indiana. Participants can choose between a dirt trail or paved course, each featuring a 1-2 mile loop through a scenic, wooded park. The event offers a 12-hour solo run/walk or a relay team option, where team m..

The DINO Trail Run at Southwestway Park in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a popular and scenic trail running event held annually. Scheduled for August 16, 2025, it features two main race distances: a 5K and a 15K, with the 15K consisting of a 5K lap followed by a 10K lap. The course is known for its chal..

The Blackacre Barnstormer will take place in Louisville on Sunday 24 August 2025. You can run between 4 and 8 miles.

The Prairie On Fire Backyard Ultra is Central Indiana's only official Backyard Ultra, held at Koteewi Park in Noblesville, IN. The event features a unique format where runners complete a 4.167-mile loop every hour, starting at 8 am, with each loop beginning on the hour. Participants continue running..

The Sorta Mountain Stage Race, held in Borden, Indiana, offers multiple trail running distances including a 5-mile, half marathon, 18-mile "Ultimate 18," and a new 50K option combining the half and Ultimate 18 courses. The race takes place on the rugged, single-track Knobstone Trail featuring rocky,..

Hope on the Trail is a running and walking event held in Thorntown, Indiana, featuring 5K and 10K distances along with a "Fun Run" and a "Run your own race!" option for 5K or 10K. Participants enjoy the scenic Farm Heritage Trail, providing a beautiful outdoor course experience. The event supports a..

The General Butler Trail Race, held at General Butler State Resort Park in Carrollton, Kentucky, offers a variety of trail running events including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay, and a unique 6 Hours of Power endurance challenge. The courses start and finish at the park's Recreation Center, fe..

The Deam Lake Loop Trail Run is an inaugural event held at Deam Lake State Recreation Area in Borden, Indiana. Scheduled for October 4, 2025, it features 10K and 5K trail races as well as 10K and 5K trail walk/hike options. The 10K course follows the scenic Deam Lake Loop trail, offering a moderatel..

The Tecumseh Trail Challenge is an annual trail running festival held in Yellowwood State Forest near Nashville, Indiana. The 23rd edition is scheduled for October 18, 2025. It offers multiple race distances including 8 miles, half marathon (13.1 miles), marathon (26.2 miles), 50K, and a new 50K rel..

The Camp Challenge 5k Trail Run takes place in Bedford, Indiana, set amidst the scenic woods of Southern Indiana. This challenging 5-kilometer race features a rugged course with steep inclines and thrilling descents through wooded trails, offering a true test of endurance. Beyond the physical challe..

The New Hope Wesleyan Ultra Trail Run, held at O'Bannon Woods State Park in Harrison County, Indiana, is the area's first ultra marathon trail event. Scheduled for November 1, 2025, it offers four race distances: a rugged 50K ultra featuring two 13.5-mile loops plus a 4-mile loop with about 3,500 fe..

The Heroes Run is a community-focused event held at Strawtown Koteewi Park in Noblesville, Indiana. Scheduled for November 1, 2025, it features a 5K run/walk, a 1-mile walk, and a virtual challenge. The courses wind through well-groomed, stroller-friendly crushed limestone trails in the scenic 800-a..

The Lake Vista Lunatics Run is an endurance trail running event held at Deam Lake State Recreation Area in Borden, Indiana. Participants can choose between 6-hour and 12-hour runs, or a single-lap fun run covering a 4.167-mile loop. The course features challenging terrain with a steep summit climb o..

Run The Mounds is an annual running event held at Mounds State Park in Anderson, Indiana. Participants can choose from a 5-mile run, 5K run, or 5K walk, all primarily on scenic trails featuring natural terrain like roots, rocks, and occasional mud, with about 92% trail and 8% blacktop surfaces. The..

The Deam Lake Winter Warrior will take place in Borden on Sunday 9 November 2025. You can run between 6 and 4 kilometers.

The JMF Trails Hillbilly Half is an annual challenging half marathon held at Jefferson Memorial Forest in Louisville, KY. The 10th edition features a rugged trail course starting at the Horine parking area, looping around a lake, descending Yost Ridge Trail to the Welcome Center, then following the..

The Jackson County 50-50 Ultramarathon, held in Brownstown, Indiana at the Pyoca Camp and Retreat Center, offers challenging trail races including 10-mile, 50k, 100k, and a 100k relay. The course features rugged terrain with steep topography, rewarding runners with scenic vistas around two lakes and..

The FroMoMoFo 20 Miler will take place in Martinsville on Sunday 11 January 2026. You can run between 10 and 20 miles.

The OPSF 50/50 Trail Race is a well-established event held in Owen-Putnam State Forest near Poland, Indiana, about an hour from Indianapolis. Organized by the Indiana Trail Running Association, it offers multiple distances: a 50-mile ultra, a 50K, a 14-mile run, and a 10K trail race. The course feat..