Trail Running calendar near Noblesville 2025-2026

Prairie On Fire Backyard Ultra is Central Indiana’s only official Backyard Ultra, staged at Koteewi Park’s White River Campground in Noblesville. In its fourth year, the race features a 4.167-mile loop repeated on a dirt and gravel day course through Koteewi Park, followed by a 4.167-mile paved out-..

The aMAZing 5k Trail Run at Garber Nature Center takes place at Garber Nature Center in Lewisburg, Ohio. This is the 3rd annual 5-kilometer trail race, set in the beautiful surroundings of the nature center, with an awards structure that honors the top male and female finishers in each 10-year age g..

Raptor Run 5K takes place in Greenville, Ohio, on the trails of Shawnee Prairie Preserve near the Nature Center. The 5K course winds through prairies, beneath woodland canopies, and around wetlands, passing landmarks such as the Sugar Shack, Log House, and Blacksmith Shop before finishing at the Nat..

Ellettsville 5K is a community running and walking event in Ellettsville, Indiana, offering a 5K Run, 5K Walk, and a free 1 Mile Fun Run for kids. The flat, out-and-back course begins at the Karst Trail Head at Route 46 and Hartstrait Roads and runs along the Karst Park Greenway Trail, providing a f..

The Hueston Woods Trail Race takes place at Hueston Woods State Park in Ohio, offering a variety of trail running events over a weekend in late September. Participants can choose from distances including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay, and a unique "6 Hours of Power" endurance challenge. The co..

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..

Oktoberfest 5K Presented by Big Lug Brewing takes place in Indianapolis, Indiana, along the Monon Trail, starting from Big Lug Canteen. It's a 5K run/walk on a fast, flat, shaded route that offers a PR-friendly course. Runners finish with a cold Oktoberfest Festbier and are treated to a post-race Ok..

6 Hours of Power at Hueston Woods State Park in College Corner, Ohio, is a trail running event by Wolf Pack Adventures. Runners complete as many 5K loops as possible within six hours; a minimum of four loops officially qualifies you, with the final time recorded as the completion time of your fourth..

The Apple Mash Dash Cider 5k Run/Walk is held at Avon Town Hall Park in Avon, Indiana. This 5k course winds through scenic park trails, with portions on unpaved or grassy surfaces. The event is family-friendly and invites participants to dress in costume, offering a trophy for the most creative look..

Tecumseh Trail Challenge is a trail-running festival in Nashville, Indiana, at Yellowwood State Forest, with start/finish at the Jackson Creek Trailhead. Distances include 50K solo and a 50K relay (2-4 runners), plus 26.2, 13.1, and 8-mile options. The festival atmosphere features on-site tent campi..

Bee the Light 5K, in New Palestine, Indiana, at Southeastway Park, is the fourth annual event hosted by The Shelby Foundation for Kindness Delivered. The race on a paved park trail invites runners and walkers to complete a 5K through a family-friendly campus featuring bike trails, a playground, shel..

WOOF Trail Run, Bluffton, Indiana, known as Well’s Outrageous Ouabache Fifteen, takes place at Ouabache State Park. Runners can choose from 5-mile, 10-mile, or 15-mile trail courses, with a 15-mile race offering a 3-person relay option. The course is a true trail experience, not overly hilly, but fe..

Heroes Run takes place on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Strawtown Koteewi Park in Noblesville, Indiana (11800 Koteewi Dr). The event offers a 5K Run/Walk, a 1-Mile Walk, and a Virtual Challenge. Runners traverse well-groomed crushed limestone trails through the park, described as Hamilton County’s..

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 FroMoMoFo 20 Miler & 10 Mile Fun Run is a winter trail running event held at Morgan Monroe State Forest in Martinsville, Indiana. Participants can choose between a 20-mile race, consisting of two loops, or a 10-mile run, both on the scenic Three Lakes loop trail featuring single-track paths and..

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..

MoMoFo 100k and 20 mile Fun Run with Virtual Options is held in Martinsville, Indiana, at Morgan Monroe State Forest. The event offers 100-kilometer and 20-mile distances, plus virtual options. The course is 85% single-track, 11% forest service road, and 4% paved road, featuring old-growth forests,..