Trail Running calendar near South Bend 2026-2027

Support youth soccer at the first annual Omaha Surf Wave Run 5K in Papillion. Runners and walkers follow a scenic route through the Papillion Soccer Complex and Papio Trail to provide financial aid for local athletes.

Experience rugged single track dirt trails with scenic Missouri River views at Platte River State Park. This supported event offers distances from a 10k trail run to a free kids dash.

Event Details The AAZK Race Against Extinction is a trail running and hiking event held on Friday, April 24, 2026. This is the 17th annual edition. It takes place at Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek, Iowa, within the scenic Loess Hill..

A running event in Little Sioux, Iowa on May 16, 2026 offering a half marathon distance and a fun run; registration is listed as coming soon and an event page is available on Facebook.

Event Details Crown of the Crest is an ultrarunning and trail event organized by the Greater Omaha Area Trail Runnerz (GOATz). The event takes place at Calvin Crest in Fremont, Nebraska. The races offered are the Lucky 13-hour event, a 100-..

Trail and obstacle event at Rockford Lake in Beatrice on May 30, 2026, featuring an approximately 4-5 mile course with park-based challenges, a rucking option, included shirt/awards/snacks, and on-site camping.

The Dizzy GOAT is a choose-your-own-adventure trail race on a 3-mile loop in Chalco Hills. Pick your challenge: run for 3, 6, or 12 hours and see how far you can go. Enjoy great aid station support and earn a medal by hitting distance miles..

The Gravel Worlds Run Series takes runners onto the gravel and dirt roads around Lincoln, Nebraska. This self-supported event offers distances from a 5k to a 50k ultra, all featuring rolling hills. It's part of a larger weekend that include..

The Angry Cow Trail Run #3 takes place on the trails around Pawnee Lake. This third race in the series offers three out-and-back distances, with fees covering a shirt, medal, and refreshments.

The 14th Annual GOATZ Trail Runs feature five distances at Glenn Cunningham Lake in Omaha. The event includes the original Omaha 50K race. It marks the final race of the Midwestern 50K Mashup SLAM series.

Hit the flat, fast Wabash Trace Nature Trail for the Yippee-Ki-Yay Races in Council Bluffs. Choose from a 50 km ultra, a half marathon, or a 10 km run on this scenic rails-to-trails course. The event is capped at 200 runners and finishes wi..

Experience the scenic and hilly landscapes of Brainard at this long running event featuring a half marathon, four mile run, and kids mile. Enjoy various terrains and a post race barbecue in the heart of the Bohemian Alps.

This trail run offers four distance options through the scenic trails of Indian Cave State Park. Registration includes a shirt, gloves, snacks, and a medal, with free entry for veterans and active military.

Feast and Feathers is a Thanksgiving morning trail running event in Omaha. All proceeds go directly to Food Bank for the Heartland, having donated over $364,000 since 2012. Distances include a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a kids race.

The Hitchcock Experience Endurance Runs feature four trail distances at the scenic Hitchcock Nature Center in Iowa. With a 125-runner cap for the longer races, it's a focused event for dedicated endurance athletes.