Trail Running calendar near Shelbyville 2026-2027

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.

IW2R Winter XC Trail Run was scheduled for Jan 10 in Carmel as a groomed winter cross country 5K with snow possible and a paved backup route. The race was cancelled due to low interest and organizers said full refunds would be issued.

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.

Join the Lake Of The Woods winter trail event on Sat Feb 7 2026 in Farmersville, offering 5k and 50k options for runners and ruckers rain or shine. Enjoy wooded lake loops, a finishers medal and warm camp comforts with soup and a bonfire.

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.

Join the Plainfield Race Series from Feb 7 to Apr 11, 2026 for 5k, 10k and 10 mile races on scenic paved trails with bridges, ponds and parks. Enjoy chip timing, custom shirts and a series finisher medal plus post race hot cocoa and fire pi..

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.

Tackle the rugged Knobstone 50, a point to point 50 mile trail run through steep, Appalachian style hills and forested vistas. Pacers are welcome and organizers offer shuttle service plus a recycled performance finisher hat for all finisher..

Camp Hook 4 Hour Trail Runs welcomes solo runners and 2 or 3 person relays to tackle a scenic 1.85 mile loop around Lake George on a four hour clock. Expect rooty trails, on site camping, free aid and finisher awards.

Join the Plainfield Race Series from Feb 7 to Apr 11, 2026 for 5k, 10k and 10 mile races on scenic paved trails with bridges, ponds and parks. Enjoy chip timing, custom shirts and a series finisher medal plus post race hot cocoa and fire pi..

Run the Dirt Days Trail Series at Ault Park on April 19, 2026 a scenic 3.6 mile rolling trail that winds past an old railroad trestle and along an old pioneer road. Chip timing, refreshments and age graded awards make this a fun community r..

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 the trails at General Butler State Park on May 2, 2026 for The Wildcat, a scenic trail race offering 5K, 10K, 1/2 marathon, 20K relay and a 6 Hours of Power event. Enjoy river overlook views, custom medals and on course aid.

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.

Join the Mad Maple 50K weekend at Hueston Woods, offering distances from 5K up to the full 50K plus a 6 hour timed challenge. Scenic looped trails, aid stations, and custom finisher swag make for a memorable trail running weekend.

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..