Trail Running calendar near Riley 2026-2027

Trail races of 5K and 15K run on the hilly, scenic Southwestway Park trails near the White River on August 15, 2026. The event includes a free kids run, course maps and GPX files, and medals for overall and age group top finishers.

A Labor Day 5K cross country event at Brebeuf High School where each registrant joins a charity team and $15 of every entry supports the selected charity. Virtual participation and event jerseys are available.

Experience the 46th annual trail run through Kickapoo State Recreation Area featuring a scenic pond loop and a longer 95 percent trail course with creek crossings and steep hills.

Join the third annual Ellettsville 5K for a flat out and back race on the Karst Park Greenway Trail. This Mag 7 Series event features a 5K run 5K walk and a free 1 mile kids fun run with prizes and awards.

Midwest Spartan Trifecta Weekend at Badlands features off road obstacle races across 1,200 acres with Sprint, Super, Beast and kids distances. Team entries, spectator access and service member discounts via GOVX are available.

A 5K trail run on wooded, hilly camp trails in Bedford, Indiana on 10/10/2026; proceeds fund scholarships to send children to camp. All finishers receive a medal and top male and female receive awards.

Trail races in Columbus, Indiana on October 10, 2026 offering 10K and 5K distances. Online registration and a course map are listed for the event at 13550 Bellsville Pike.

Spooky Sprint in Indianapolis on October 11 2026 offers races from a 50 m kids dash to a half marathon plus a virtual option. The event includes race swag, chip timing for timed races, free photos and finish-line treats.

A multi-distance trail event at Willenborg Woods in Charleston, IL offering 5K to 100K options on marked single-track trails with technical sections, on-course support, and a post-race celebration; pets are not allowed.

A trail running festival on October 17, 2026 at Yellowwood State Forest near Nashville, IN featuring 8 mile, half, marathon, 50k and 50k relay courses plus festival camping, course GPX files and post-race food and music.

A six hour trail event where runners complete a 5K loop each hour; finish all six laps to earn a medal and a national ranking, with prizes and championship qualification for top finishers.

Bee the Light 5K is the fifth annual charity run at Southeastway Park with a paved *3.1 Miles* course and family-oriented park features; all registration proceeds support the International Rett Syndrome Foundation.

A community trail event at Fowler Pumpkin Patch featuring a 5K trail run and 1 mile and 1.5 mile family runs, with proceeds supporting early childhood scholarships and food security programs.

A community road-and-trail event at Meadowbrook Park in Urbana supporting Grand Prairie Friends, offering 5K and 10K runs, a 5K walk, plus virtual options, medals, and t-shirts.

Celebrate the season in Indianapolis with a variety of races including a Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k. Participants enjoy chip timing designer shirts and finisher medals with special options for youth and families.

A twilight cross country 5 km on the Pike Red Devil XC Course in Indianapolis on December 4, 2026. Registration runs from December 7, 2025 to December 3, 2026 and the entry fee is $25.

Trail running weekend near Brownstown, Indiana offering 10 mile, 50k, 100k and a 100k team relay with significant elevation, live tracking for longer events, aid stations, cabin packages, postrace food and indoor facilities.

Celebrate the season at this Christmas themed event in Indianapolis featuring multiple distances from a 5k to a 15k. Participants enjoy chip timed results designer shirts and custom medals for all ages.

Experience a winter trail race through the scenic Three Lakes Trail in Morgan Monroe State Forest. Choose between one or two loops and enjoy aid stations equipped with fireplaces during this daylight event.

A multi-distance trail event in Owen-Putnam State Forest with mostly single track terrain and a 14 mile lollipop loop. The race is cupless so runners must carry 20 oz of water, and all finishers receive medals.