Trail Running calendar near Rossville 2026-2027

A chip timed 5K trail run at Salamonie Lake with wooded, gently rolling trails, a participant pancake breakfast, and fresh sweet corn for sale. Proceeds support Friends of the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services.

A 10 hour endurance run at Bluhm County Park with a roughly 4 to 4.1 mile loop and an hourly cutoff per lap. Complete four or more loops to earn chips redeemable at prize tables; participants receive a limited edition shirt and wooden medal..

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.

A backyard ultra on September 12 2026 in Noblesville Indiana where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour through Koteewi Park and along E 234th Street until only one runner remains. The course mixes dirt gravel and paved trail.

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.

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 four hour trail endurance event at Mounds State Park where participants run or walk as much as they can within the time. Registration is free and Anderson Road Runners will provide a countdown clock plus food and drinks.

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.

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.

Trail races at Mounds State Park with 5-mile, 5K run, 5K walk and a kids 1-mile fun run. Courses are mostly trail with two water stops, chip timing on bibs, midday packet pickup, and post-race food and medals.

A public 6K community race at Blue River Cross Country Course in Shelbyville, IN on November 7, 2026, held as a prelude to the NIRCA National Championships. Online registration details and a $30 fee are listed; late registration is availabl..

A fall trail run at Ouabache State Park in Bluffton, IN on November 7, 2026, offering 5, 10, and 15-mile options plus a 15-mile 3-person relay. Finishers receive a medal, long-sleeve shirt, and a hot meal.

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 half trail run at Stoney Run County Park on November 14, 2026 that follows two overlapping loops over grass, gravel, pavement and single-track trails. On-course aid stations are provided and timing uses a popsicle stick system.

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.

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.

Trail races at Sunset Hill Farm in Valparaiso offer 30k, 50k and 50 mile options with a 16 hour time limit. One aid station is on site and finishers receive event apparel and distance specific awards.

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.

A relaxed trail event at St. Patrick's County Park on May 1, 2027 offering chip-timed distances from 10k to 50k with marked routes and family-friendly options.