Columbus

Trail Running Calendar near Columbus 2026-2027

Explore the top trail runs near Columbus for 2026-2027! We've gathered 9 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

October 2026

Dirty Dawg Trail Series

Trail Run 5 km 10 km

Trail races of 5K and 10K in Columbus, IN on October 10, 2026, with a course map and online registration available.

Trail races of 5K and 10K in Columbus, IN on October 10, 2026, with a course map and online registration available.

Tecumseh Trail Challenge

Nashville | 17 mi from Columbus

Trail Run UTMB 20K/50K 8 mi 13 mi 26 mi 50 km

Trail running festival at Yellowwood State Forest on Oct 17, 2026, featuring 8M, half, marathon, 50K and a 2–4 person 50K relay with camping and course GPX files.

Trail running festival at Yellowwood State Forest on Oct 17, 2026, featuring 8M, half, marathon, 50K and a 2–4 person 50K relay with camping and course GPX files.

Outlast Indianapolis

Trail Run 18 mi 36 mi

A timed trail endurance event on October 17 2026 where participants run a 5K each hour for six or twelve rounds, earning patches, medals, and leaderboard ranking.

A timed trail endurance event on October 17 2026 where participants run a 5K each hour for six or twelve rounds, earning patches, medals, and leaderboard ranking.

November 2026

NIRCA Cross Country Open

Shelbyville | 23 mi from Columbus

Trail Run 6 km

A public 6K community race at Blue River Cross Country Course in Shelbyville, IN on November 7, 2026, held as a prelude to the NIRCA National Championships. Online registration details and a $30 fee are listed; late registration is available at the c..

A public 6K community race at Blue River Cross Country Course in Shelbyville, IN on November 7, 2026, held as a prelude to the NIRCA National Championships. Online registration details and a $30 fee are listed; late registration is available at the c..

Wild Turkey Trails Half Marathon

Waterloo | 29 mi from Columbus

Trail Run 5 km 13 mi

Trail half marathon and 5K at Southwestway Park on 11/14/2026, featuring dirt courses with hills, rocks, roots, and finisher medals.

Trail half marathon and 5K at Southwestway Park on 11/14/2026, featuring dirt courses with hills, rocks, roots, and finisher medals.

December 2026

Jackson County Ultras

Brownstown | 23 mi from Columbus

Trail Run UTMB 50K/100K 10 mi 50 km 100 km

Multi-distance trail event near Brownstown IN with 100K, 50K, 10 mile and team relay plus live tracking, aid stations, and weekend cabin and meal options.

Multi-distance trail event near Brownstown IN with 100K, 50K, 10 mile and team relay plus live tracking, aid stations, and weekend cabin and meal options.

August 2027

Tough Mudder - Indiana

Obstacle Run 5 km 15 km

Experience a flat and fast mud run at CERAland Park featuring lakeside trails, thick Midwestern clay, and over 20 signature obstacles.

Experience a flat and fast mud run at CERAland Park featuring lakeside trails, thick Midwestern clay, and over 20 signature obstacles.

Indiana Spartan Hurricane Heat Weekend

Elizabethtown | 7 mi from Columbus

Obstacle Run

A 4 hour Hurricane Heat obstacle event at CERAland Park in Columbus Indiana with 12 challenges for participants 18 and over, tickets from $75.

A 4 hour Hurricane Heat obstacle event at CERAland Park in Columbus Indiana with 12 challenges for participants 18 and over, tickets from $75.

Indiana Spartan Hurricane Heat

Obstacle Run

Aug 7 2027 at CERAland Park in Columbus IN, the Hurricane Heat 4 is a four hour obstacle course heat with 12 challenges for participants 18 and over.

Aug 7 2027 at CERAland Park in Columbus IN, the Hurricane Heat 4 is a four hour obstacle course heat with 12 challenges for participants 18 and over.