Trail Running calendar near Winamac 2025-2026

Join the River Rat Races at Kankakee River State Park on Sunday, November 9, 2025 for 10 mile, 10K and 5K runs plus a 5K walk along the scenic bike trail by Rock Creek bridge. Register by Nov 8 for $20; packet pickup and post race refreshme..

Run scenic trails at St Patrick's County Park on November 15, 2025 while supporting Rhyme & Reason Ministry. Distances from 1 mile to a half marathon offer fun for all abilities and chip timing ensures fast accurate results.

Join the Bigfoot Half Trail Run at Stoney Run County Park for a scenic two loop half marathon that benefits the park. Runners get a Bigfoot trucker hat and gloves and finishers earn a homemade wooden medal plus a raffle ticket.

Join the 31st Annual Turkey Trot 5K in Fort Wayne on November 22, 2025 for a friendly trail run and walk at Homestead Environmental Center. Kids 10 and under can race free in the Turkey Toddlers event.

Run or walk the Indian Trail at Mississinewa High School with a Kids Mile, 5K run, and non competitive 5K walk on a scenic new looped course through the woods. Proceeds benefit Mississinewa cross country and youth running programs.

Join the 58th Dowagiac All Trail Turkey Trot on November 23 for scenic trail 10K, 5K and a fun 1K kids run at Southwestern Michigan College. Enjoy chip timing, custom shirts for early registrants and festive post race vibes.

Join the Orland Park Turkey Trot for a chip timed 2.5 mile cross country run through woods and paved paths around Village Hall. All participants get a long sleeve dri fit shirt and winners take home prize turkeys.

Chicago Gaelic Park Carraig Challenge The event is a cross country running and walking event at Chicago Gaelic Park / Carraig Irish Pub in Oak Forest, Illinois, on Sunday, November 30, 2025. Two course options are offered: 5K run 1.5 mile..

Run scenic trails at Chain O'Lakes State Park on December 13, 2025, choosing a 13.1 mile loop or run it twice for the full marathon. Aid stations staffed by local teams and an eight hour cutoff create a friendly, supported race day.

Start the year with the Frozen Feet 5k Trail Run at Creek Ridge County Park on January 3. Run two looped, rooty trails with a hill each, grab a cozy winter hat and gloves and enjoy a grassroots fun finish line vibe.

Hit the trails at Red Mill County Park for the Cereal Killer 15k, a four loop trail race that mixes rugged fun with post race cereal and Deathwish Coffee. Limited edition long sleeve shirts and age group awards make for a memorable morning.

Warm up this February at the Chilly Chili Trail Run in Bluffton's Ouabache State Park, offering scenic 3 and 5 mile trail options. Enjoy a long sleeve event shirt and celebratory hot chili in the heated lakeside lodge after your run.

Celebrate winter on frozen singletrack at Franke Park Feb 14 2026 with Frozen Trailfest featuring trail running and mountain biking. Pick a 10K run or 20K ride, bring cold weather gear, and enjoy trophies and friendly community energy.

The Yeti Trail Half Marathon will take place in Westville on Saturday 21 February 2026.

Enjoy a scenic 5K trail run or walk at Sunset Hill County Park in Valparaiso on March 7, 2026, through wooded rolling hills. All ages are welcome with awards, tasty postrace refreshments, and a friendly Police and Fire challenge.

Tombstone 30k 50k and 50 mile is a rugged trail race at Sunset Hill Farm in Valparaiso IN featuring a new hilly course and the Roller Coaster hills. Finishers get limited edition apparel and a cowboy hat and top distances earn a belt buckle..

Tackle the woodsy single track at Soldiers Memorial Park in LaPorte on March 21, 2026 with a 10K or a challenging half. Enjoy winding switchbacks, lake views, and a custom finisher award for every runner.

Save the Drama for your Llama 6 Hour Trail Run invites runners to log as many 1.7 mile loops as possible at Luhr County Park during a lively six hour timed challenge. All are welcome on land stewarded by Indigenous nations.

Take on the Glacial Esker trail for 6, 12 day and night, or 24 hour timed challenges on a 3.55 mile loop near Albion IN. Enjoy a single aid station at the start and finish and chase distance under the stars with the Ignite Trail Series.

Run scenic trails at Teason's Woods in Palos Hills on May 9, 2026 with marathon or 10 Mile options over rolling terrain and shared two way trails. Enjoy event apparel, a wooden sunflower medal for finishers, plus post race chili and beer.