Oakadoke Trail Runs
Valparaiso, United States • 1 Aug 2026
Event details
The Oakadoke Trail Runs take place at Twin Creeks Farm, 2251 Clifford Rd, Valparaiso, IN on August 1, 2026. Registration opens March 21, 2026. Distances offered are:
- 18 Mile - two laps of the main loop
- 9 Mile - one full loop
- 4 Mile - roughly half the main loop, out to the Salt Creek section
Youth pricing is available for runners 19 and under. Standard youth fees are $25 for the 4M and $40 for the 9M, plus tax and fees. A limited number of free youth entries are available by request.
Course and race policies
The course uses the Creekside Trails network. It features tree-covered single-track, winding switchbacks, bridge crossings over a creek, and views of farmland. The 9-mile course is one loop; the 18-mile is two laps of that loop; the 4-mile splits the loop and goes toward Salt Creek. The terrain has many ups and downs, twists, and uneven surfaces; it is a Midwest trail without mountains.
There are cut-off requirements, including a halfway departure requirement for the 18-mile race and an overall finish cut-off. Every participant receives a custom finisher award. The top three male and top three female finishers at each distance receive podium awards; there is currently no additional awarding in the non-binary category. The race permits deferment for pregnancy or new child circumstances for up to two years, and offers a fund to waive registration fees for those who cannot afford entry. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.