Trail Running calendar near Syracuse 2026-2027

Timed trail races at St. Patrick's County Park near South Bend on October 17, 2026. Options include 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour races on mostly dirt and grass trails with short asphalt crossings.

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.

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 mixed-surface 5K run/walk at Homestead High School Environmental Center with a short 15,000 centimeter Turkey Toddlers trot for children 10 and under. Packet pickup is available the day before and the morning of the event.

A trail based Turkey Trot at Southwestern Michigan College offering 10K, 5K and a free 1K kids run, chip timed with live results, guaranteed tech shirts for early registrants and age division medals.

Experience the natural beauty of Chain OLakes State Park at this Indiana trail event. Choose between a full or half marathon distance consisting of 13.1 mile loops through the park.

A woodsy single track event at Soldiers Memorial Park in LaPorte, IN offering a 10K and a Half Marathon on winding, nonflat trails with aid stations about every 2.5 miles and a post race meal for participants.

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.

Timed trail events of six, twelve and twenty four hours on a 3.55 mile loop with one aid station. Full loops count and a short out and back opens in the final 30 minutes to add mileage.

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.