Trail Running calendar near Terre Haute 2026-2027

The IHSAA Foundation's inaugural Run it Forward 5K at LaVern Gibson Course in Terre Haute supports education-based athletics while runners complete a timed 5K on the championship course.

A community race around Meadowbrook Park in Urbana offering 5K and 10K runs, a 5K walk, and virtual options to benefit Grand Prairie Friends, with medals, optional shirts, music, and packet pickup.

Celebrate the season in Indianapolis with a variety of races including a Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k. Participants enjoy chip timing designer shirts and finisher medals with special options for youth and families.

A 10K trail race and a 1 mile fun run and walk at Hawthorn Park in Terre Haute on November 14, 2026, with course maps, awards by five year age groups, and postrace food including a vegetarian option.

A twilight cross country 5 km on the Pike Red Devil XC Course in Indianapolis on December 4, 2026. Registration runs from December 7, 2025 to December 3, 2026 and the entry fee is $25.

A Christmas themed race day in Indianapolis with multiple distances, a kids dash, a virtual option, and a volunteer-then-run category. Races include designer shirts, custom bibs, finisher medals, chip timing, awards, and free photos.

FroMoMoFo offers 10 mile and 20 mile trail races on the Three Lakes Trail in Morgan Monroe State Forest, with two aid stations featuring fireplaces and swag or no swag registration options.

Trail event in Owen-Putnam State Forest with 50M, 50K, 14M and 10K options on mostly single track lollipop loops; aid stations do not provide cups.

Backyard Ultra in Wingate IN with repeated 4 mile 880 foot loops on mixed surfaces; hourly starts, loop completion determines the winner.

Run With The Squirrels is a low cost trail event at Morgan Monroe State Forest offering 5K, 10K, 10 mile and half marathon distances on April 25. Optional shirts cost $15 and half of shirt proceeds support the school art program.

Trail race in Lebanon, Indiana on 05/15/2027 offering 4, 8 and 12 mile options on paved rail to trail with wooded and open views. Community focused event with awards, post race refreshments, and inclusion of non binary competitors.

Trail races in Morgan Monroe State Forest near Martinsville Indiana featuring a three‑lap 100 km and a single‑loop 20 mile fun run on a mostly single track course with substantial climbing and aid station support.

Backyard Ultra at Willenborg Woods in Charleston IL on June 5 2027, with repeated 4.167 mile loops and a Bronze Ticket to Big Dog's Backyard Ultra World Championship for the last runner.