Trail Running calendar near South Bend 2026-2027

A short social run on trails at Tolleston Dunes followed by drinks, dinner and live music at Marina Shores Yacht Club in Portage, IN. Tickets include beer, house wine or a nonalcoholic beverage and dogs and children are welcome.

A **5 mile** trail run at Stoney Run County Park in Hebron, IN, moved to Memorial Day 2026. The marked course includes an aid station near mile three and may feature mud and a pond crossing with a short detour.

STADIUMTREK West Ottawa on May 29, 2026 challenges participants to complete 14,000 steps within a three hour window to earn 14ER status. Individual and relay entries are offered with team rules and a registration fee.

A 7 km lollipop loop at Potato Creek State Park with wide, stable paths and two notable hills. The race is part of the DINO Trail Run Series and awards bonus points plus medals for overall and age group placings.

An obstacle run at WACF Levinson-LaBrosse Lakes & Wetlands Education Center featuring a 2.25-mile trail with 15+ obstacles, team entries, water stations, and post-event refreshments. The course is untimed and participants may bypass obstacl..

A one day trail stage race using golf style scoring where runners start each hourly hole together and aim for the lowest cumulative stroke total. Options include a 50K (nine holes) and a 10 mile course (three holes) in Valparaiso, IN.

A multi distance event at Hobart Middle School with a road and Oak Savannah Trail out and back route, computerized bib timing, and trademark brick awards across many age divisions.

H-F Beast Obstacle Course Dash in Homewood, IL on July 12, 2026 features two age categories with obstacle runs. The event awards finisher medals and t shirts and includes an optional prep course in June.

Mountain bike riders, trail runners and wheelchair athletes compete on the technical dirt trails and park roads of Franke Park in three hour and six hour formats, with food provided and awards for category winners.

A 10K along the Lake Michigan shoreline combining road, hilly trails and soft dune sand in Laketown Township. Participants must carry their own hydration and proceeds support P.O.R.T.

Muddy Princess Michigan is a women only 5K obstacle mud run at Rouch Off-Road Vehicle Park on July 26, 2026. The course features 18+ obstacles, welcomes ages 7 and up, and is organized as non competitive with an emphasis on teamwork.

A trail race at Twin Creeks Farm in Valparaiso, IN on August 1, 2026 offering 18 mile, 9 mile and 4 mile courses over tree-covered single-track with creek crossings. The event features finisher awards, youth pricing, and fee assistance opti..

A mixed road and trail 5K in Mattawan, Michigan that starts and finishes on the high school track. The course includes dirt, grass, and road sections; food and drinks will be available at the finish and dogs are not allowed.

Trail running and rucking event in Holland, MI on Aug 15, 2026 offering half marathon, 13.1 ruck, 10K and 10K ruck. All proceeds support the Egress Endurance Project and aid stations are supplied by Gazelle Sports.

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 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 six hour timed night trail event at Franke Park in Fort Wayne where participants complete as many full laps as possible on a loop of paved path, gravel and single track. Lap counts are recorded on a whiteboard and electronically.

Timed ultrarunning at Horner Park with 3, 6, and 12 hour options, looped laps, hourly playful challenges, relay team choices, and an aid station at the start finish.

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.