Trail Running calendar near Nashville 2026-2027

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 through O'Bannon Woods State Park in Harrison County, Indiana, with four distances from 3.1 to 31.1 miles, marked courses, aid stations, finishers' medals, packet pick-up, and door prizes from local businesses.

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..

A trail endurance event at Deam Lake offering 6 hour and 12 hour formats plus a one lap fun run on a 4.167 mile loop with steep sections, creek crossings, technical terrain, limited entry and prizes for top finishers.

Deam Lake Winter Warrior is the Deam Lake stop in a winter series with 6-mile, 12-mile, 4-hour endurance and virtual options on the Yellow Trail. The event uses Buzzards Roost Shelter, is cupless, and has limited parking.

Celebrate the season in Indianapolis with a variety of races including a Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k. Participants enjoy chip timing designer shirts and finisher medals with special options for youth and families.

A twilight cross country 5 km on the Pike Red Devil XC Course in Indianapolis on December 4, 2026. Registration runs from December 7, 2025 to December 3, 2026 and the entry fee is $25.

Trail running weekend near Brownstown, Indiana offering 10 mile, 50k, 100k and a 100k team relay with significant elevation, live tracking for longer events, aid stations, cabin packages, postrace food and indoor facilities.

Celebrate the season at this Christmas themed event in Indianapolis featuring multiple distances from a 5k to a 15k. Participants enjoy chip timed results designer shirts and custom medals for all ages.

Trail races at Waverly Park in Louisville offering a 6.6-mile loop and a half marathon plus virtual options. The event is cupless, has an aid station about halfway, on-site restrooms, limited parking, and overall male and female awards.

Experience a winter trail race through the scenic Three Lakes Trail in Morgan Monroe State Forest. Choose between one or two loops and enjoy aid stations equipped with fireplaces during this daylight event.

A multi-distance trail event in Owen-Putnam State Forest with mostly single track terrain and a 14 mile lollipop loop. The race is cupless so runners must carry 20 oz of water, and all finishers receive medals.

A 50 mile point to point trail ultramarathon on the Knobstone Trail, featuring about 10,000 feet of elevation gain, forested backcountry, shuttle service between start and finish, and gender inclusive registration and awards.