Trail Running calendar near South Bend 2026-2027

Challenge yourself on the scenic, non-flat trails of Soldiers Memorial Park in LaPorte. Choose between a winding 10K loop or a two-lap Half Marathon, with festivities at the finish. The event supports youth runners and offers financial aid..

Run for six hours on a 1.7-mile trail loop at Luhr County Park. See how many laps you can complete before time runs out. This timed event is organized by the inclusive Crazy Legs Race Series.

The Kal-Haven Trail Run is a scenic ultra-distance and relay event on the Kal-Haven Trail State Park. Choose from a solo ~33.5-mile ultra, a two-person relay, or a team of 3-6 runners. All finishers receive a medal on this gently downhill r..

Explore the trails of Camp Mack in this unique 5K. The course winds past a challenge course, archery range, and natural landmarks. Registration includes a shirt and a post race cinnamon toast breakfast.

Join this trail event at Potato Creek State Park offering a 10k loop course for multiple distances including a 50k and marathon. Enjoy chip timed races and clearly marked trails in a relaxed park setting.

Test your endurance at the Armed Forces Endurance Run. Choose your challenge from 6, 12, or 24 hour timed distances. This event supports community charities.

Navigate the single track routes and wooded hills of the Outback Trail at Imagination Glen. This event features a 12K race and a 3K kids run through shaded terrain with mud and water crossings.

Run a one mile trail course while consuming four beverages to support local veterans in Roanoke. This unique event features beer, seltzer, and Fireball categories for participants aged 21 and over.

Experience an authentic trail run at Stoney Run County Park featuring a five mile course with an optional pond crossing. Celebrate Memorial Day with a traditional timed race and a post run gathering in Hebron.

This 7km trail run at Potato Creek State Park features wide, stable paths and two notable hills, making for a fast yet challenging loop. It's a bonus point event for the DINO Trail Run Series. Top finishers and age group winners earn medals..

Navigate a 2.25 mile trail with over 15 obstacles including mud pits and climbing challenges. Participate as an individual or team in this noncompetitive event south of Syracuse.

The Trail Golf Endurance Challenge reinvents trail running with a golf-inspired scoring system. Runners tackle 3-4 mile "Holes" on the hour, aiming for the lowest stroke score over a 50K or 10-mile course. It's a unique test of pacing and s..

Celebrating its 45th year, the YMCA Brickyard Run features a 5 Mile Gold Cup race, a 5K for younger runners, and a new 2K Family Fun Run/Walk. The event is known for its unique brick awards and supports a local YMCA scholarship fund.

Test your strength and endurance at this outdoor obstacle course in Homewood. Choose between one or two mile distances featuring tire flips and spear throws to earn your finisher medal.

The Lake Michigan RTS is a unique 10k combining road, trail, and sand along the shoreline. All proceeds support pediatric oncology care. Participants must carry their own hydration and receive a premium sweatshirt and medal.

Experience a 5km obstacle mud run designed for women at the Rouch Off-Road Vehicle Park in Sturgis. This event focuses on unity and empowerment while supporting the fight against breast cancer.

A summer trail running event on the scenic Creekside Trails in Indiana. Choose from 4, 9, or 18-mile distances on a course with single-track, bridges, and rolling terrain. The race features inclusive policies and support for youth and under..

Experience a hybrid course featuring both paved roads and natural trails in Mattawan Michigan. Start and finish inside the high school stadium for a unique athletic atmosphere that blends road speed with cross country grit.

The 9th annual Riley Trails event offers trail running and rucking on scenic paths in Holland, MI. Choose from a half marathon, 10K, or a ruck challenge. All proceeds support addiction recovery through the Egress Endurance Project.

Run a chip-timed 5K or join a scavenger hunt 3K walk at St. Patrick's County Park. Everyone gets a handcrafted medallion, plus there's an egg bake breakfast and door prizes. Leashed dogs are welcome on the walk.