Oakadoke Trail Runs

Oakadoke Trail Runs

Oakadoke Trail Runs takes place at Creekside Trails in Valparaiso, IN on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The event uses the full Creekside Trails network and finishes with a post race meal and beverages for participants and volunteers; family and friends may purchase food and drinks at the finish area for a cash contribution.

Distances offered:

• 4 miles
• 9 miles
• 18 miles

The 9 mile course is one full loop through the trails. The 18 mile distance is two laps of that loop. The 4 mile option splits the main loop roughly in half and routes out to the Salt Creek section.

Course features include tree-covered single-track, winding switchbacks, bridge crossings over a creek, and views of nearby farmland. The surface has many ups and downs, twists and turns, and uneven terrain; it is a Midwest trail and is not flat.

Aid stations appear every 2.0 to 4.4 miles and provide water, an electrolyte drink, sweet and salty snacks, and fruit. The event is cupless; participants must carry their own container for refills at aid stations.

Registration includes a fully marked course, parking, timing and results, full service aid stations, medical support and communications, a post race meal and beverages, custom finisher awards, podium awards for the top three male and female finishers at each distance, and event photography.

Youth pricing is available for runners 19 and under for selected distances, and a Trail Mix Fund can cover registration for runners who cannot afford it. Parking is free on the Twin Creeks Farm property but limited. Dogs are allowed if leashed and able to navigate the technical single-track without endangering themselves or others. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.