Trail Running calendar near Defiance 2025-2026

We have found 9 Trailruns within 80 miles of Defiance. See below where and when you can find the races.

The Huron 100 is an endurance running event held in Grass Lake, Michigan, featuring a 100-mile race and a 50-mile option called the Waterloo-Pinckney 50. Both are point-to-point courses traversing the Huron River Watershed, covering multiple state recreation areas, metroparks, and a county park. The..

August 2025

The Tree Trail Trot is a scenic 5K trail run set in the picturesque Salamonie Lake area, part of Indiana's Department of Natural Resources State Parks. Participants will enjoy a beautiful course that winds through gently rolling, wooded trails, starting and finishing at the Wildlife Management Pond..

September 2025

The Oak Openings Stampede is a running event taking place at Oak Openings Metropark in Whitehouse, Ohio. Participants can choose between a 25K run and a 5K run or walk, with the course featuring scenic wooded trails that traverse hardwood and pine forests, open prairies, and stream sides. This event..

The Heritage 13.1 & 50K Trail Run is an annual event held at Heritage Park in Adrian, Michigan, showcasing the beauty of fall colors. Participants can choose between a half marathon (13.1 miles) and a 50K ultramarathon, both featuring scenic trails with minimal pavement. The event emphasizes inclusi..

October 2025

The Flag City Backyard Ultra is a unique, free last-man-standing running event held at Findlay Reservoir in Findlay, Ohio. Participants run a 4.3-mile loop every hour on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains. The course is flat with no elevation gain, mud, or roots, making it straightfo..

The Meecheway 5K Trail Run - Color Run Edition, scheduled for October 11, 2025, in Defiance, Ohio, is a vibrant community event aimed at supporting Scouting programs. This second annual Color Run invites participants to run or walk while enjoying a fun, colorful experience. All proceeds will benefit..

The Indiana Trail 100 is a premier ultra-running event held at Chain O’Lakes State Park in Albion, Indiana. Part of the IGNITE Trail Series, it offers challenging race distances of 100 miles, 75 miles, and 50 miles, catering to a wide range of endurance runners. The event takes place annually in the..

November 2025

The WOOF Trail Run, also known as Well's Outrageous Ouabache Fifteen, is an exciting trail running event taking place at Ouabache State Park in Bluffton, Indiana. Participants can choose from various distances, including a 5-mile, 10-mile, 15-mile run, or a 15-mile relay team option. Each participan..

February 2026

The Frozen Trailfest is an exciting outdoor event taking place in Franke Park, Fort Wayne, Indiana, on February 14, 2026. Participants can choose between a 10K trail run and a 20K mountain bike ride, both set against the backdrop of the park's frozen singletrack trails. The event aims to promote out..