Trail Running calendar near Defiance 2026-2027

A cross country style 5K at Revel Run in Chelsea, Michigan on May 9, 2026. Proceeds support the Chelsea Track & Field Teams and organizers plan to make it an annual community race.

A 10K on gravel dike trails at Howard Marsh Metropark on June 20, 2026, followed by optional kayaking on eight miles of aquatic trails. Awards for overall and masters and finisher medals for all.

The Happy Trails event features a scenic 5K run and a 1-mile walk through Toledo's Wildwood Metropark. Funds raised directly support the local park system. The walk is on paved trails, suitable for families.

This community 5K in Wauseon's Homecoming Park features a scenic route through woods and fields. The event promotes pollinators and gardening, with post race activities, refreshments, and prizes.

A community 5k trail run on the wooded trails of Salamonie Lake that starts and finishes at the Wildlife Management Pond. The event features a free pancake breakfast for participants and corn sales with proceeds supporting local interpretiv..

Run or walk the wooded trails of Oak Openings Metropark. Choose from a 25K trail run or a 5K run/walk, both starting at the scenic Buehner Center. This event is part of the Toledo Roadrunners Trail Series and emphasizes sustainable practice..

Challenge yourself for five hours on the trails of Franke Park. Runners, mountain bikers, and wheelchair athletes each have their own loop to complete as many laps as possible. The event supports local trail maintenance through Summit City..

Join the SVdP Walk for Hope in Fort Wayne on Sunday, October 4, 2026 for a family friendly tailgate and scenic walk around Parkview Field. Free to enter; register, fundraise, or donate to support local assistance programs.

A multi-day IGNITE Trail Series event at Chain O’Lakes State Park featuring 150, 100, and 50 mile trail races in October; the IT100 is a Western States qualifier with registration that closes about two weeks before the event.

A 5K trail color run in Defiance supporting Black Swamp Area Council Scouting programs, with all proceeds funding Camp Lakota and local scouting. Race packages include a t shirt, bananas and fresh donuts and awards for top finishers and you..

Run through the autumn colors at Secor and Wiregrass Metroparks. Choose between an 8-mile or 5K trail course, both flat and non-technical. All finishers get a medal, and the event is part of a popular trail series.

Run scenic Ouabache State Park trails with distances from 5 to 15 miles and a 15 mile 3 person relay, all on rooty, bridge strewn paths perfect for autumn. All finishers get a medal, long sleeve shirt and a hot post race meal.

Trail marathon and half marathon at Chain O'Lakes State Park in Albion, Indiana. A 13.1 mile loop run once or twice with three aid stations, an eight hour cutoff, and pre race registration only.