Trail Running calendar near Thorntown 2025-2026

The Howl at the Moon Ultra will take place in Danville on Saturday 9 August 2025. You can run between 4 and 8 kilometers.

The Royal Beast 12 Hour Run/Walk/Relay takes place at Southeastway Park in New Palastine, Indiana. Participants can choose between a dirt trail or paved course, each featuring a 1-2 mile loop through a scenic, wooded park. The event offers a 12-hour solo run/walk or a relay team option, where team m..

The DINO Trail Run at Southwestway Park in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a popular and scenic trail running event held annually. Scheduled for August 16, 2025, it features two main race distances: a 5K and a 15K, with the 15K consisting of a 5K lap followed by a 10K lap. The course is known for its chal..

The Tree Trail Trot is a scenic 5K trail run held at Salamonie Lake, a state park managed by Indiana's Department of Natural Resources, located in Andrews, Indiana. The course features gently rolling, wooded trails and starts and finishes at the Wildlife Management Pond near the modern Campgroup at..

The Prairie On Fire Backyard Ultra is Central Indiana's only official Backyard Ultra, held at Koteewi Park in Noblesville, IN. The event features a unique format where runners complete a 4.167-mile loop every hour, starting at 8 am, with each loop beginning on the hour. Participants continue running..

The Wild Wild Wilderness is an annual running event held at Kickapoo State Recreation Area in Oakwood, Illinois. Established in 1981, the race features multiple distances including a 5K and a challenging 7.45-mile trail run that covers steep hills, creek crossings, and scenic woodland terrain. The c..

Hope on the Trail is a running and walking event held in Thorntown, Indiana, featuring 5K and 10K distances along with a "Fun Run" and a "Run your own race!" option for 5K or 10K. Participants enjoy the scenic Farm Heritage Trail, providing a beautiful outdoor course experience. The event supports a..

The Tecumseh Trail Challenge is an annual trail running festival held in Yellowwood State Forest near Nashville, Indiana. The 23rd edition is scheduled for October 18, 2025. It offers multiple race distances including 8 miles, half marathon (13.1 miles), marathon (26.2 miles), 50K, and a new 50K rel..

The Heroes Run is a community-focused event held at Strawtown Koteewi Park in Noblesville, Indiana. Scheduled for November 1, 2025, it features a 5K run/walk, a 1-mile walk, and a virtual challenge. The courses wind through well-groomed, stroller-friendly crushed limestone trails in the scenic 800-a..

Run The Mounds is an annual running event held at Mounds State Park in Anderson, Indiana. Participants can choose from a 5-mile run, 5K run, or 5K walk, all primarily on scenic trails featuring natural terrain like roots, rocks, and occasional mud, with about 92% trail and 8% blacktop surfaces. The..

The FroMoMoFo 20 Miler will take place in Martinsville on Sunday 11 January 2026. You can run between 10 and 20 miles.

The OPSF 50/50 Trail Race is a well-established event held in Owen-Putnam State Forest near Poland, Indiana, about an hour from Indianapolis. Organized by the Indiana Trail Running Association, it offers multiple distances: a 50-mile ultra, a 50K, a 14-mile run, and a 10K trail race. The course feat..

The Hawthorn Half Day will take place in Terre Haute on Saturday 23 May 2026. You can run between 6 and 12 kilometers.

The MoMoFo 100k and 20 mile Fun Run is a challenging trail running event held in Morgan Monroe State Forest, Martinsville, Indiana. The main race is a 100-kilometer trail run starting in the evening, featuring about 7,500 feet of elevation gain across mostly single-track trails, forest service roads..