Trail Running calendar near South Bend 2026-2027

Second race in a three-event fundraising cross country series in Lagrange supporting Prairie Heights High School and Middle School teams. Each race is 4K and age-group awards are based on average times across all three races.

A daylong, in-person endurance event where runners complete a marathon by running 1.09 miles every hour and resting on site between efforts, with camping allowed and a finisher medal awarded.

Muddy Princess Michigan is a women only 5K obstacle mud run at Rouch Off-Road Vehicle Park on July 26, 2026. The course includes more than 18 obstacles and welcomes participants aged seven and up to run, jog or walk.

Third race of a three-event fundraising cross country series in Lagrange, IN, with three 4K races; awards given by average finishing time across the series.

Oakadoke Trail Runs in Valparaiso, IN features single track trails with varied terrain and pond views. Three distances are offered, aid stations are spaced along the route, and a post race meal is provided; the event is cupless.

The 16th annual Mattawan Wildcat Road & Trail 5K features a mixed road and trail course across the Mattawan campus with more paved sections and a loop around the new track and stadium. Food and drinks follow the race and dogs are not al..

Trail half marathon and 10K races with rucking options at Riley Trails near Holland, MI. Proceeds support the Egress Endurance Project and all ruckers receive a patch and finisher medal.

A 5K chip-timed run and a 3K scavenger-hunt walk through St. Patrick's County Park featuring trail terrain, participant medallions, post-event refreshments, awards by age group, and proceeds that support park programs.

A free alumni 2 Mile cross country meet on 08/15/2026 in Chicago Heights that uses chip timing and decade-based teams and head-start groups, with team scoring based on finishing place.

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 on August 29, 2026 with repeated 4 to 4.1 mile trail loops, hourly cutoffs, and a chip based prize system.

A 3.62-mile all-grass cross-country race at Lovelace Park in Evanston with individual and team entries, tiered entry fees by registration period, a performance shirt with entry, and a post-race awards gathering with food.

A six hour timed night trail event at Franke Park where participants complete laps on paved, gravel and single track trails with laps recorded on a whiteboard and electronically.

A casual farm-based fun run on September 5, 2026 at Gast Family Farms offering a 5K and 1 Mile through farm fields; $10 registration supports the Lakeshore Lions and includes a shirt, medal, and grape juice.

A remembrance event at the Lake County Fairgrounds Grandstand in Crown Pont, IN where participants climb 17 laps totaling 1,980 steps or join a 1 mile non timed walk. The event includes hero wristbands, limited finisher medals, and supports..

A timed urban ultra at Horner Park offering 3, 6, and 12 hour options on a short paved loop. Hourly playful challenges, a single aid station, and two- or four-person relay options add variety.

Experience a unique multi-terrain race through the scenic sand dunes and woodland trails of Western Michigan. Scale the iconic steps of Mt. Baldhead and celebrate your achievement at a festive post-race party in downtown Saugatuck.

A one-day trail festival at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve in Beecher offering 5K to 50K distances, including a 10K ruck option. Courses are trail-built with mixed surfaces, aid stations, event shirts and finisher medals.

An obstacle course race at Indiana Dunes National Park on September 13, 2026, featuring 10k, 5K and a K9 3.1-mile event. The course uses varied landscapes to reflect terrains associated with military service.

A five hour endurance event at Franke Park where runners, mountain bikers and wheelchair athletes complete as many full laps as possible on separate loops. Food and drinks are available at a central HUB and winners are top lap counts per ca..