Trail Running calendar near Zionsville 2026-2027

A multi-distance trail event in Speedway, Indianapolis using the full B&O Trail. Distances include 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K on a course the organizer describes as flat and fast.

Spooky Sprint in Indianapolis on October 11 2026 offers races from a 50 m kids dash to a half marathon plus a virtual option. The event includes race swag, chip timing for timed races, free photos and finish-line treats.

Trail running festival at Yellowwood State Forest on Oct 17, 2026, featuring 8M, half, marathon, 50K and a 2–4 person 50K relay with camping and course GPX files.

A trail endurance event in Columbus, IN where runners complete a 5K every hour for six or twelve rounds, earning patches, medals, leaderboard placement and national prize money.

Bee the Light 5K is the fifth annual charity run at Southeastway Park with a paved *3.1 Miles* course and family-oriented park features; all registration proceeds support the International Rett Syndrome Foundation.

A community trail event at Fowler Pumpkin Patch featuring a 5K trail run and 1 mile and 1.5 mile family runs, with proceeds supporting early childhood scholarships and food security programs.

A chip timed 5k run or walk at Spencer Farm Winery on October 25, 2026 with a mostly grass cross country style course and a wine pour at the finish. Registration includes a T shirt, collapsible wine glass and finisher medal.

A community event at Strawtown Koteewi Park with a live 5K, 1 mile walk and a virtual challenge, timed live races, participant t-shirt and medal, and proceeds benefiting the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Community Foundation.

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.

Trail races at Mounds State Park with 5-mile, 5K run, 5K walk and a kids 1-mile fun run. Courses are mostly trail with two water stops, chip timing on bibs, midday packet pickup, and post-race food and medals.

A public 6K community race at Blue River Cross Country Course in Shelbyville, IN on November 7, 2026, held as a prelude to the NIRCA National Championships. Online registration details and a $30 fee are listed; late registration is availabl..

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.

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.

Trail ultramarathon weekend near Brownstown IN on Dec 5, 2026 with 10M, 50k, 100k and 100k relay, GPX files, live tracking, cabin packages and camping.

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 races in Owen-Putnam State Forest offer 10K, 14 miles, 50K and 50 miles on mostly single track trails. Courses include substantial elevation gain, rugged terrain and muddy sections.

Backyard Ultra in Wingate, IN on April 17, 2027 where competitors run repeated loops of 4 miles 880 feet on mixed surfaces; each loop starts every hour at the bell and the last runner to complete a loop is the winner.