Trail Running calendar near North Liberty 2026-2027

The Frozen Trailfest Trail Race offers a winter multisport challenge in Fort Wayne's Franke Park. Participants can run a 5K or 10K trail race, tackle a 20K mountain bike ride, or compete in a 10K wheelchair event on paved and gravel paths.

A trail half at Bluhm County Park in Westville, IN featuring four 3.4 mile loops on single track dirt with switchbacks, manual timing, an aid station at the shelter, limited participant apparel, and a 4 hour 30 minute cut off.

A 3.1 mile all-trail run at Sunset Hill County Park in Valparaiso on March 7, 2026, with age group and overall awards, guaranteed shirts for early registrants, and a Police Fire Criminal Justice department challenge.

A trail race at Sunset Hill Farm Park on March 14, 2026 offering 30k, 50k and a new 50 mile option on a new course with prominent "Roller Coaster" hills, aid stations, time limits, and unique finishing awards and swag.

Woodsy single-track races at Soldiers Memorial Park in LaPorte, IN on March 21, 2026. Distances include a 10K loop and a half marathon run as two laps with a relay option; aid stations appear about every 2.5 miles and the event is cupless e..

This six-hour trail run at Luhr County Park is a timed event where runners complete as many 1.7-mile loops as they can. The winner is the person who covers the most distance within the time limit. It's part of a series focused on creating a..

An ultra and relay event on the Kal-Haven Trail near Kalamazoo, scheduled for April 11, 2026 pending DNR approval. Options include about 33.5 mile solo and 2- to 6-person relays with aid stations, drop bags, and shuttle support.

Trail races at Potato Creek State Park on May 2, 2026, offering 50k, marathon, half marathon and 10k on an approximately 10k loop. Courses are marked, chip-timed, and suitable for walkers, runners and families.

A trail marathon and a 10 mile race at Teason's Woods in Palos Hills on May 9, 2026, using the Sag Valley Trail. Wide horse trails, multiple aid stations, pre assigned race day packet pickup, and a unique wooden finisher medal.

Trail Run Xtreme in Portage, IN on May 17, 2026 features a wooded single-track 12K and a 3K kids race with roots, mud, and possible water crossings. Post-race shirts, a meal, and age group awards are provided.

A 5 mile trail run at Stoney Run County Park on May 25, 2026, featuring flagged turns, an aid station just past mile three, possible mud and a pond crossing with a short detour option, and post race refreshments.

Run the DBC Gifts of Love Community 5K in Flossmoor on June 20 to provide book bags and school supplies for homeless children. Choose onsite or virtual, earn a medal and enjoy post race snacks while supporting a great cause.

A 7 km lollipop loop at Potato Creek State Park on June 20, 2026, featuring wide stable paths and two hills. The race is part of the DINO Trail Run Series and awards medals by overall and age-group placing plus bonus series points.

A trail running event in Valparaiso that uses golf-style scoring across repeated three to four mile "holes". Options include 50K and 10M distances plus relays, with scores based on finishing windows and lowest cumulative strokes.

Celebrate the 45th Annual Brickyard Run on June 27, 2026 in Hobart, IN with a family 2K fun run plus timed 5K and 5 mile races along scenic streets and the Oak Savannah Trail. Collect the famous brick awards for top finishers.

Trail runs at Twin Creeks Farm in Valparaiso feature tree covered single track, switchbacks, bridge crossings and farmland views. Races include 18 mile, 9 mile and 4 mile looped courses with finisher awards and youth pricing.

Experience a mixed-surface 5K in Mattawan that journeys from paved school roads into wooded trails. This community event supports local education and offers finisher medals for all participants. Registration includes options for individuals..

A community 5k trail run on the wooded trails of Salamonie Lake that starts and finishes at the Wildlife Management Pond. The event features a free pancake breakfast for participants and corn sales with proceeds supporting local interpretiv..

A multi terrain running event in Saugatuck, Michigan on September 12, 2026 featuring trail, dune and street sections plus the 302 steps of Mt. Baldhead, chip timing, and a finish at Coghlin Park.

Test your endurance at the Dirty Fox Five Hour Trail Race in Fort Wayne's Franke Park. Runners, riders and wheelchair athletes try to log the most full laps in five hours while laps are tracked, with food and a lively HUB basecamp on site.