Trail Running calendar near Poland 2026-2027

A backyard ultra in Wingate, IN on a 4 miles 880 feet out and back course with mixed gravel, grass, and road surfaces. Loops start one hour apart, each must be completed within the hour, and the last person to finish a loop wins.

Trail event in Gnaw Bone near Nashville, Indiana on May 16, 2026 offering distances from 5K to 50 miles plus relays. Courses feature 600 foot ridges, creek crossings, aid stations, post race barbecue and awards.

An annual rucking event at Harbour Shores Church in Cicero using a mostly unpaved one mile loop; options include a timed four hour ruck or a 5k trail ruck with three one mile laps.

Trail running event in Lebanon, Indiana with **4**, **8**, and **12** mile out-and-back courses on paved rail to trail and wooded sections. Inclusive registration offers Male, Female, and Non-Binary categories plus deferral and bib transfer..

A multi-distance event at Douglas Trailhead in Indianapolis on May 16, 2026, offering races from a kid's dash to a half marathon, chip timing, event shirts and medals, a virtual option, and youth pricing for 12 and under.

A time based endurance event on a scenic 5K loop offering six hour and twelve hour formats for solo runners, teams, and walkers, with Runners Village, optional camping, live tracking, and post race awards.

A 3.1 mile trail race through wooded routes at the Vigo County Conservation Club in Terre Haute, Indiana. Registration runs from April 1 to May 23 and the entry fee is $30.

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 courses on mountain bike trails with mile-long climbs and descents, a free kids run, GPX maps available, and on-site race rules and award categories.

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.

A weekend trail event in Morgan Monroe State Forest featuring a 100 km ultra and a 20 mile fun run, plus virtual and economy no swag options. The 100 km course is mostly single track with about 8,500 feet of climbing and a 20 hour cutoff.

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 in Indianapolis on June 20, 2026 supporting Hollis Adams. Multiple heats include a family friendly dog friendly option and a spectator ticket; proceeds benefit the 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 run at Muscatatuck County Park offering 5K and 15K marked courses with GPX files. Weekend options include festival camping, evening kayak shuttle trips, and mountain bike events.

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.