Dino Trail Run - Paynetown

Bloomington, United States • 4 Apr 2026

Dino Trail Run - Paynetown

Paynetown State Recreation Area hosts a trail running event on Saturday April 4, 2026. The venue uses the Pate Hollow Trail adjacent to Paynetown SRA and passes through Hoosier National Forest. The course includes varied terrain and notable hills; difficulty is listed as Hills 4 and Surface 4 on a 1 to 5 scale.

Available distances:

  • 15K
  • 5K

The 15K is a single-lap route that is described as remote and rugged in character. GPX files are provided for both the 15K and 5K courses. Maps and interactive course tracking are subject to app limitations; runners are instructed to follow course markings closely on race day.

Entry fees are listed as $30 for the 5K and $35 for the 15K, with a higher fee for same-day entry and the kids race offered free. There may be a state park gate fee of $7 per vehicle ($9 for out-of-state). A series season pass option and a race T-shirt are available; the T-shirt is $15 or free with a season pass.

Rules and event policies include visible race numbers on the front, no headphones or dogs, no cutting the course, and a no-refund policy. Awards are given to the top three overall in each distance and to top three finishers in each age group. Transfers and postponement or cancellation policies are stated for series entries. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

15 km
15k
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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