Trail Running calendar near Vandalia 2025-2026

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.

The Dirty Duel is a lively trail race at Robinette's Trails near Grand Rapids with two short but punchy courses featuring sand dunes, a corn maze and off trail sections. Reward yourself with cider, donuts and a unique buff or wooden medal.

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.

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 Thighs B4 Pies on Thanksgiving Day at Pokagon State Park for a relaxed, untimed 3.9 mile trail run starting and finishing at the CCC shelter. Warm drinks, donuts and good company make this a fun pre pie workout for all abilities.

Run the Ken O Sha trails along Plaster Creek at Twisted Trail, a looped course with 5K, 10K, 15K and a free 1 mile for all ages. Enjoy scenic fall trails, included shirts and friendly competition.

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.

Kick off 2026 at Yankee Springs Winter Challenge on Jan 3 at Long Lake Outdoor Center with 50k, 25k, 10k and 5k on rolling wooded single track and lake views. Warm tent, aid stations and a snow globe finisher await.

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.

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.

Tackle winter singletrack at Yankee Springs on Feb 21, 2026 with Half Marathon and 5 Mile races plus ruck and virtual options. Expect snow, mud and a river crossing, plus hoodies, medals, chip timing and post race food.

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.

Run a scenic 5k through Robinette's vineyard trails finishing at the winery, chip timed with a finisher medal. Enjoy a cotton tee, cider donut and post race cider pour, plus a signature glass for those 21 and older.

Join the Custer Trail Walk Run Roll on April 11, 2026 in Grand Rapids to support Benevolent Care at Clark. Enjoy a scenic community outing while helping raise funds for the Clark Foundation.