Trail Running Calendar Indiana 2026-2027

A women only 5K obstacle mud run at Wildcat Creek MX in Rossville, Indiana on August 9, 2026, featuring 18+ obstacles and open to participants aged 7 and up. Participants can run, jog or walk the muddy course.

Trail run at Southwestway Park on August 15, 2026 offering 5K and 15K courses that overlook the White River. The event is the final race of the 5K and 15K DINO Trail Run Series with GPX files and course maps provided.

A 5K and a 1 mile run and walk on the Pennsy Trail in Greenfield, IN, held at Sister Cities Park next to the police department. The course is an out and back along the trail and race and volunteer registrations have set dates and fees.

A 5K chip-timed run and a 3K scavenger-hunt walk through St. Patrick's County Park featuring trail terrain, participant medallions, post-event refreshments, awards by age group, and proceeds that support park programs.

A cross-country 5k on wooded White River trails in Noblesville with timed run, jog, and walk options. Participants receive honey and awards, and proceeds support Teter’s healthy food access and ecological education programs.

A night trail event on August 15, 2026 at Eagle Creek Park offering half and quarter marathon distances. The 13th annual run includes a disco ball atmosphere and Krispy Kreme donuts at the finish.

A chip timed 5K trail run at Salamonie Lake with wooded, gently rolling trails, a participant pancake breakfast, and fresh sweet corn for sale. Proceeds support Friends of the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services.

Ten hour endurance run at Bluhm County Park using hourly loops of about 4 miles. Participants earn chips after four loops to trade for prizes, and finishers receive a limited edition t shirt and a wooden Chupacabra medal.

A six hour timed night trail event at Franke Park in Fort Wayne where participants complete as many full laps as possible on a loop of paved path, gravel and single track. Lap counts are recorded on a whiteboard and electronically.

A Labor Day 5K cross country event at Brebeuf High School where each registrant joins a charity team and $15 of every entry supports the selected charity. Virtual participation and event jerseys are available.

A remembrance event at the Lake County Fairgrounds Grandstand in Crown Pont, IN where participants climb 17 laps totaling 1,980 steps or join a 1 mile non timed walk. The event includes hero wristbands, limited finisher medals, and supports..

A Backyard Ultra in Noblesville on Sept 12, 2026 featuring repeated **4.167 mi** mixed-surface loops through Koteewi Park and along E 234th St, continuing each circuit until a single runner remains.

An obstacle course race at Indiana Dunes National Park on September 13, 2026, featuring 10k, 5K and a K9 3.1-mile event. The course uses varied landscapes to reflect terrains associated with military service.

A trail stage race on the Knobstone Trail with 5 mile, Half Marathon, 18 miler and a new 50K option; proceeds support the Suicide Awareness Mission and local scholarship grants.

A five hour endurance event at Franke Park where runners, mountain bikers and wheelchair athletes complete as many full laps as possible on separate loops. Food and drinks are available at a central HUB and winners are top lap counts per ca..

Community 5K and walk on the Karst Park Greenway Trail with a free 1-mile kids' fun run, chip timing, awards, t-shirts for early registrants, and proceeds supporting future Ellettsville events.

Set on the Adventure Trail at O'Bannon Woods State Park on Sept 19, 2026, this event offers 50-mile (solo or relay), 50K and 25K options on rolling technical singletrack. Camping and on-site lodging are available, with aid stations and fini..

Honest Abe Trail Run at Lincoln State Park offers marathon, 14K and 5K courses on trails and roads with aid stations, drop bag support for marathoners, tiered entry fees, and no participant cap.

A two-day Spartan Trifecta at Badlands Off Road in Attica, IN on Sep 26-27, 2026 featuring Sprint, Super, Beast and kids races across dunes, rocky trails, forests and creek beds with multiple obstacles.

Multiple trail distances run on a 4 mile loop at Tryon Farm with grassy fields, singletrack and short pavement. Proceeds benefit the Tryon Farm Institute and the event is part of the Crazy Legs Race Series.