Trail Running calendar near Defiance 2024-2025

The Ignite Trail Marathon, part of the Ignite Trail series, will take place at Chain O'Lakes State Park in Albion, Indiana. Scheduled for December 14, 2024, the event features both a full marathon and a half marathon, with a course consisting of a 13.1-mile loop that participants can run once or twi..

The Chilly Chili Trail Run is a winter running event taking place at Ouabache State Park in Bluffton, Indiana. Scheduled for February 1, 2025, participants can choose between a 3-mile "Just For Fun" run or a more competitive 5-mile trail run. All registrants will receive a long sleeve t-shirt and en..

The Frozen Trailfest is an exciting outdoor event taking place at Franke Park in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Participants can choose from a 10K Trail Run, a 20K Mountain Bike Ride, or a 10K Wheelchair race, all set against the backdrop of the park's frozen singletrack trails. The event promotes winter spor..

The Glacial Esker 6-12-24 Hour Trail Race is a timed running event taking place from April 26 to April 27, 2025, in Albion, Indiana. Participants can choose from four race options: a 6-hour, a 12-hour (with both morning and evening starts), and a 24-hour race. The course is a 3.55-mile loop featurin..

The Armed Forces Endurance Run (AFER) is a fixed-time endurance event designed to honor active duty service members and veterans, with a focus on a different military branch each year; this year, the Marines are being celebrated. Held at Bixler Lake Park in Kendallville, IN, participants can choose ..

The Huron 100 is an endurance running event taking place on June 7, 2025, in the Waterloo State Recreation Area, Grass Lake, MI. Participants can choose between a challenging 100-mile race or a 50-mile option, both traversing the scenic Huron River Watershed. The 100-mile course features 82% trails ..

The Flag City Backyard Ultra is a unique last-man-standing running event held at Findlay Reservoir in Findlay, OH. Participants must complete a 4.3-mile loop every hour, with the race continuing until only one runner remains. The course is designed to be straightforward, featuring no elevation gain ..

The Meecheway 5K Trail Run - Color Run Edition, organized by the Black Swamp Area Council, is set to take place in Defiance, Ohio, on October 11, 2025. This vibrant event aims to unite the community in support of Scouting programs and Camp Lakota. Participants can run or walk the trail, with all pro..