Trail Running calendar near North Vernon 2026-2027

A trail running weekend in Morgan Monroe State Forest featuring a 100 km race and a 20 mile loop. The mostly single track course includes about 8,500 feet of climbing and offers virtual and economy no swag options.

A full weekend of Spartan obstacle races at Perfect North Slopes near Cincinnati, with Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra and kids races across hilly, muddy terrain and a festival at the base lodge.

A summer festival at the Guard Archaeological Preserve combining a 5K run/walk, an untimed Adventure Trek with hands-on archaeology stops, and a community festival with food trucks, live music, and fundraising activities.

Trail runs at Waverly Park offering a 6-mile and a 13.1-mile option, with on-site packet pick-up, awards by gender category, in-person and virtual entries, and a cupless policy for hydration.

Treat Trot Indianapolis on June 14, 2026 at Arthur Jordan YMCA offers multiple distances including a kids dash, 5K and 10K, virtual entries, and a volunteer then run option. Registration includes a shirt and finisher medal.

An 8-hour trail running event at Brown County State Park on June 20, 2026, with a roughly 6-mile main loop and a 3-mile short loop, optional weekend camping, staffed aid stations, and member discounts; proceeds support the local trail runni..

A family-friendly 3 mile obstacle course at IU East in Richmond on June 20, 2026, featuring 15 plus obstacles, shirts, medals, and a fan zone. Proceeds support athletic training services through the Reid Health Foundation.

A 5K obstacle-course event in Indianapolis on June 20, 2026, with multiple heats, family and dog-friendly options, plus an afterparty and vendors. Proceeds benefit the Hollis Adams nonprofit.

Experience a 3.6 mile trail run at French Park featuring meadows and multiple creek crossings. This fourth leg of the Dirt Days Trail Series offers age graded awards and random door prizes in a picturesque Cincinnati park.

Trail event at Turkey Run Park offering timed 5 mile race with awards and a timed 3 mile fun run; proceeds benefit Second Chances Wildlife Center with a single track wooded course and a midway water stop.

A 30K trail race at Mount Airy Forest in Cincinnati made of three 10K loops. Finishers receive a t-shirt and medal; the race counts toward the Alpine Trail Race Series and awards series points.

An orienteering event in Camden, OH on 06/28/2026 offering a 10 km map and compass course with multiple skill levels, chip timing, and loaner compasses. Registration runs from 05/01/2026 to 06/27/2026 with a fee of $8.00.

Trail runs of 15K and 5K at Muscatatuck County Park on July 11, 2026, on marked trails with a rated hill and surface difficulty. Weekend activities include camping, mountain bike events and guided kayak shuttle trips.

Test your limits at Indiana's largest endurance event on the Butler University campus. Run solo or as a team for eight hours through varied courses before enjoying a celebratory cookout and live music.

Multi-distance running events at White River State Park in Indianapolis on July 12, 2026, including kids dash, 1 mile, 5K, 10K, half marathon, relay and virtual options. Registrations include a shirt and medal and some distances use chip ti..

Tiger Trail is a series of 5K events on July 18, 2026 at Lawrenceburg Trail in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. It is organized as SIRC 3, a fundraiser for the Lawrenceburg cross country team, with separate fees and registration dates.

A trail event at French Shelter Park in Cincinnati offering 5K, 10K and half marathon routes with notable elevation gain, themed 5K and 10K races, finisher medals, and a half marathon finisher t shirt.

Run For Dreams in Shelbyville offers 12 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour individual timed races plus a 6 hour team relay to benefit The Dream Factory. The course is a two mile cross country loop at Red Orchard Park and food will be available.

Tough Mudder Indiana on August 1, 2026 at CERAland Park features 5K and 15K obstacle courses across woodland and farmland, spectator village access, group and VIP options, and finisher items for completed runs.

The Indiana Spartan Hurricane Heat Weekend at CERAland Park on Aug 1, 2026 features 4 and 12 hour Hurricane Heat formats held alongside a Tough Mudder event, with team options, volunteer race opportunities, and service member discounts.