Trail Running calendar near Velpen 2026-2027

This low-key trail race in Indiana's Owen-Putnam State Forest is an annual tradition. Runners can choose from four distances on a scenic, predominantly single-track lollipop course. The event is cupless, requiring participants to carry thei..

The Swamp Stomp offers a 5-mile run and 4-mile walk on the trails of Hawthorn Park. It's the 31st annual edition of this community event. Awards are given for runners and walkers, with post-race snacks provided.

Trail races in Shepherdsville on March 28, 2026 offer 25k, 50k and 5k options across Crooked Creek sections with multiple water and aid stations. Participants receive a race shirt and finisher's medal, with a nine hour cutoff.

Race The Trails in Newburgh, Indiana is the tenth annual event by Warrick Trails and the Warrick Parks Foundation, featuring a 5K plus two youth races. Proceeds support trail building and park improvements.

This DINO Trail Run event takes place on the Pate Hollow Trail near Paynetown State Recreation Area in Bloomington. Runners can choose a 5k or a 15k single-lap course, which offers a remote and rugged trail experience. There is also a free..

Run Indiana's "Little AT" in this point-to-point 50-miler on the rugged Knobstone Trail. The course gains about 10,000 feet of elevation from Deam Lake to Delaney Creek Park. Finishers get a custom hat and their name on a unique wooden slab..

A two-day trail adventure at Saunders Springs Nature Preserve. Saturday hosts 6-hour mountain bike endurance races, while Sunday features trail runs from 5K to 25K. All events are run on scenic singletrack, with proceeds supporting local tr..

Run or walk through Evansville along the scenic Greenway Passage in this community event. Featuring 5K and 10K distances, participants receive custom medals and support the local Parks Department.

The Goatman 5 Miler kicks off the Kentucky Cryptid Series on the trails of Cherokee Park. This cupless trail run offers awards and is part of a larger series with unique recognition for finishers. Carpooling is advised due to limited parkin..

Event Overview The Backside Trail Marathon is a running event that takes place in Louisville, Kentucky. The race was started in 2012 and is held in Seneca and Cherokee Parks. The event includes marathon and half marathon distances. The Cour..

Experience the rugged trails and 600 foot ridges of Brown County at this diverse trail event. Choose from distances ranging from a 5K to a 50 mile ultra or join a relay team for a day of dirt and creek crossings.

Louisville Lovin' the Hills is a classic trail run on forested single-track. It features a famously tough 50K, plus 15-mile and 6-mile options. The event includes training runs, a pasta dinner, and a post-race gathering with homemade soup.

Tackle mile-long climbs and descents on the scenic trails of Brown County State Park. This popular DINO series event features a 5k and 15k course that finishes with a thrilling downhill run. The park also offers camping, hiking, and other a..

This cross-country event offers a scenic 5K run through Lincoln Trail College, featuring a mix of grass and paved paths. A shorter Kid's Fun Run is also available on the paved course. Awards are given for overall and age group winners, and..

Experience a unique trail run through the woods of Waverly Park in Louisville with the Mothman 6 Miler or Half Marathon. Complete three races in the series to earn a special survivor shirt and medal.

Run through the wooded trails of Turkey Run Park to support local wildlife rehabilitation. Choose a timed 5-mile race with awards or a 3-mile fun run. All participants get a medal and hoodie, with snacks and door prizes at the finish.

Run a 10K on two laps of rolling trail around Stryker Lake at Griffin Bike Park. This August event is a DINO trail series bonus race where all finishers earn points. Top finishers and age group winners receive medals.

This charity 5K run and walk supports Talon Lopez, a 10-year-old with an anoxic brain injury. The event offers in-person and virtual options, plus a free run for kids 12 and under. It takes place at River Front Park in Brandenburg, Kentucky..

A community event in Velpen, IN on August 8, 2026 featuring a 5K, a 10K trail and ruck run, plus a virtual option. Proceeds support local police and the event honors veterans, emergency personnel and those lost on 9/11 and after.

The Kentucky Cryptid Series - Wolfman is a trail run through Iroquois Park, offering 7-mile and 4-mile options. It's part of a four-race series where completing three earns a special survivor medal and shirt. This cupless event encourages p..