Trail Running calendar near Poland 2026-2027

A Backyard Ultra at Willenborg Woods in Charleston, IL on May 30, 2026 where runners repeat a 4.167 mile trail loop each hour until one finisher earns a Bronze Ticket toward the Big Dog's Backyard Ultra World Championship.

Trail run at Brown County State Park on May 30, 2026 offering 5K and 15K routes with sustained climbs and long descents, online registration, GPX files, and a free kids race.

A 3.1 mile cross country 5K across grass and paved paths on the Lincoln Trail College campus, plus a one mile Kid's Fun Run around the pond. Age group medals and overall prizes are listed for the 5K.

Experience the diverse terrain of Morgan Monroe State Forest with a 100k ultra or 20 mile trail run. Enjoy single track trails and significant elevation gain within a scenic natural landscape in southern Indiana.

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 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.

A family-friendly adventure trail 5k at Griffin Bike Park with obstacles like a floating bridge, race tee and timing chip included, team rebate options, age-group awards and participant rules on strollers, bikes and children.

A runner-built 4.5 mile loop ultra in a reclaimed limestone quarry offering 6 and 12 hour solo or relay options plus a single 4.5 mile trail run, two aid stations with Tailwind, and support for local youth track programs.

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..

A summer **5K** at Willenborg Woods in Charleston, IL featuring winding forest trails, a one third mile river crossing through the Embarras River, a steep finish climb called Billy Goat Hill, and a small field limited to 125 participants.

Tough Mudder Indiana at CERAland Park on August 1, 2026 features 15K and 5K obstacle courses across woodland and farmland, finisher items, spectator village options, group packages, volunteer roles, and Spartan Hurricane Heat events alongsi..

A Hurricane Heat weekend at CERAland Park on August 1, 2026, with 12-hour and 4-hour Heat formats held alongside a Tough Mudder event; team entry rules and a service member discount are listed.

A two lap 10 km trail run around Stryker Lake at Griffin Bike Park on August 1, 2026 with rolling hills, generally stable footing, onsite registration, and series bonus points for finishers.

A 12 hour solo or relay run and walk at Southeastway Park with a choice of dirt or paved loop courses, finisher medal and shirt, live music, loop tracking, and prizes for top individual and team finishers.

A cross-country 5K on the Lake Land College campus in Mattoon, Illinois, featuring rolling hills, grassy fields and wooded paths. The event highlights the college's second year of cross country and lists on-campus packet pickup and parking.

Participate in a 5K or 10K trail and ruck run in Velpen to honor veterans and emergency personnel. Enjoy a professionally timed race at Cool Springs that supports local community safety and veteran awareness.

A loop ultrarunning event at Kennekuk Cove County Park with 3.25 mile laps, aid stations, camping, shirts and swag bags, and four hour and eight hour runner and walker options. Field limited to 250 participants.