Trail Running calendar near Plainfield 2026-2027

Celebrate the new year with the First Day Trail Run and Walk at Monroe Lake, an untimed, non competitive trail event. Choose from three scenic distances, enjoy hot soup and a warming fire, and support Monroe Lake programs.

Run the Kennekuk Road Runners Siberian Express, a 7.45 mile winter trail through Kickapoo State Park with steep climbs, creek crossings and wildlife. First 150 finishers receive awards and post race festivities are at Vermilion Brewing.

Run under the stars at Eagle Creek Park on a mostly single track 6.55 mile loop with quarter and half marathon options, all chip timed. Bring a headlamp and enjoy aid stations, a standout finisher medal and lively night race vibes.

Hit the trails at IW2R Winter Trail XC, a scenic 5K on the groomed cross country course at Northview Church in Carmel. Snow or sloppy conditions are possible, so bring proper footwear and help support course upkeep.

Run FroMoMoFo at Morgan Monroe State Forest on Jan 11 with 10 or 20 mile trail options; the 20 mile is a UTMB Index event. Enjoy aid stations with food and fireplaces on the scenic Three Lakes loop and help fund portable AEDs.

Enjoy a three race series along Plainfield's scenic paved trail system from February to April, featuring bridges, ponds, waterfalls and live chip timing. Complete all three for a custom finisher medal and enjoy awards, hot cocoa and fire pi..

Join the Indiana Trail Running Association for a relaxed winter trail run and social in Yellowwood State Forest near Nashville, IN. Choose a roughly 6.5 to 7 miles lakeshore loop or shorter options, then warm up by the fire with soup, sandw..

Take on scenic trails at Mounds State Park on March 7, 2026 with 5K and 15K options as part of the DINO Trail Run Series. Enjoy river views, ceremonial mounds, on course aid stations and heated facilities for a comfortable race day.

The Plainfield Race Series will take place in Plainfield on Saturday 7 March 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 miles.

Join the Holliday Park Trail Run, a two day spring celebration with family activities and a day of scenic trail races for all ages. Tackle rugged woodland trails, cheer kids in fun runs, and support local park programs.

Run scenic singletrack and rolling hills at Owen Putnam State Forest on March 21, 2026, with distances from 10K to 50 miles. This cupless event requires you to carry hydration and includes swag, medals and age awards.

Hit the Pate Hollow trails at Paynetown State Recreation Area on April 4, 2026 for a scenic, hilly trail run offering a 15K single lap and a shorter 5K. Challenging terrain and forest views make this a perfect early season test.

The Plainfield Race Series will take place in Plainfield on Saturday 11 April 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 miles.

Hit the trails at Morgan Monroe State Forest on April 26, 2026 for Run with the Squirrels, a low cost, low frills trail race offering 5K to half marathon distances. Enjoy scenic forest routes and basic aid stations for a friendly, down to e..

Run rugged Brown County trails at Dances with Dirt Gnaw Bone on May 16, 2026, featuring steep ridges, technical singletrack and big elevation changes. Distances 5K to 50M plus relay, finisher medal, awards and post race barbecue.

Test your grit at the 5th annual Peace Officer Memorial Endurance Ruck on May 16, 2026 at Harbour Shores Church in Cicero, Indiana. Choose a 4 hour endurance or a 5k trail ruck on a mostly unpaved loop and carry a rucksack at 10 percent bod..

Hit the trails at Brown County State Park for the DINO Trail Run, with 5K and 15K routes over scenic, hilly mountain bike trails. Expect tough climbs, a fast downhill finish, and a free kids race for the whole family.

Run Morgan Monroe State Forest June 5 and 6 with MoMoFo: choose a rugged 100 km or a 20 mile loop through old growth forest, rock formations and lakes. Virtual entries run May 1 to June 7 and include swag.

Join the 28th annual Lake Mingo Trail Run on June 13, 2026 at Kennekuk Cove County Park, a scenic 7.1 mile loop mostly on natural trails with rolling hills and nine bridges. Celebrate afterward with food, beer, and great trail camaraderie.

Tackle scenic, hilly trails at Muscatatuck County Park with 15K and 5K options along a river valley. Come for the race and stay for festival camping, mountain bike events and guided kayak trips for a weekend of outdoor fun.