Trail Running Calendar Indiana 2025-2026

Tackle the Knobstone 50, a rugged 50 mile ultramarathon through southern Indiana's forested Knobstone Trail with roughly 10,000 feet of climbing. Enjoy scenic single track, shuttle service, and a recycled performance hat for all starters.

The Bodies Race Company - Indianapolis will take place in Indianapolis on Sunday 26 April 2026. You can run between 5 and 21 kilometers.

Join Run Happy at Potato Creek State Park on May 2, 2026 for trail friendly distances from 10K up to 50K, welcoming walkers, runners and families on clearly marked loops. All races are chip timed for a fun, supported day on broken in trails..

Run rugged Brown County trails at Dances with Dirt Gnaw Bone on May 16, 2026, featuring steep ridges, technical singletrack and big elevation changes. Distances 5K to 50M plus relay, finisher medal, awards and post race barbecue.

The Bodies Race Company - Indianapolis will take place in Indianapolis on Saturday 16 May 2026. You can run between 5 and 21 kilometers.

Take on the Mad Maple 50K at Hueston Woods for a scenic, challenging multi loop race through College Corner, Ohio. Ten 5K loops with strict 50 minute lap windows, aid stations, a custom finisher medal and post race pizza.

Test your grit at the Peace Officer Memorial Endurance Ruck, choosing a 4 hour endurance or 5 km trail ruck on a mostly unpaved one mile loop. Bring your own rucksack loaded to 10 percent of body weight and enjoy a supportive, family friend..

Explore Hueston Woods on May 16 and 17 for a weekend of trail running hosted by the Wolf Pack, with distances from 5K to a challenging half marathon plus 6 hour and relay options. Enjoy scenic single track, medals, timed results, and friend..

Join the JH Memorial 5 Mile Trail Run on May 25, 2026 at Stoney Run County Park in Hebron IN for a scenic, rugged 5 mile on park trails. Expect mud, a possible pond crossing with detour, and postrace refreshments.

Hit the trails at Brown County State Park for the DINO Trail Run, with 5K and 15K routes over scenic, hilly mountain bike trails. Expect tough climbs, a fast downhill finish, and a free kids race for the whole family.

MoMoFo offers a rugged trail 100 km through Morgan Monroe State Forest with big climbs, old growth trees, lakes and rock features, plus a scenic 20 mile loop. Both UTMB index races welcome virtual entries and include event swag.

The Bodies Race Company - Indianapolis will take place in Indianapolis on Sunday 14 June 2026. You can run between 5 and 21 kilometers.

The Xterra Dino Northern Indiana will take place in North Liberty on Saturday 20 June 2026. You can run 7 kilometers.

Run the DINO 7K Trail Run on June 20, 2026 at Potato Creek State Park for a scenic 7 km lollipop loop with two rolling hills. Part of the DINO Trail Run Series, the event awards series points and age group medals.

Take on the Trail Golf Endurance Challenge in Valparaiso on June 27, 2026 at Trailyard Outpost. Choose 50K, 10 mile or relay teams and tackle looped timed holes with rolling climbs and golf style scoring that blends pace and strategy.

The Bodies Race Company - Indianapolis will take place in Indianapolis on Sunday 5 July 2026. You can run between 5 and 21 kilometers.

Tackle scenic, hilly trails at Muscatatuck County Park with 15K and 5K options along a river valley. Come for the race and stay for festival camping, mountain bike events and guided kayak trips for a weekend of outdoor fun.

Tackle tree covered single track and creek crossings at Oakadoke Trail Runs in Valparaiso on August 1, 2026, with 18 mile, 9 mile, and 4 mile options for all abilities. Custom finisher awards and youth pricing make this a fun family friendl..

Run a scenic 10k around Stryker Lake at Griffin Bike Park with rolling hills, wide trails and two friendly laps that make passing easy. Camping at Fowler Park and the concurrent DINO Gravel Triathlon create a lively event atmosphere.

Honor veterans, first responders and those lost on 9/11 at the 6th Annual Honor and Remember Run on Aug 8, 2026 at Cool Springs. Pick a 5K, a 10K trail or ruck with honor workouts, or race virtually while supporting police departments.