Fort Wayne
Trail Running Calendar near Fort Wayne 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Fort Wayne for 2026-2027! We've gathered 12 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
A mixed-surface 5K run/walk at Homestead High School Environmental Center with a short 15,000 centimeter Turkey Toddlers trot for children 10 and under. Packet pickup is available the day before and the morning of the event.
Trail running and mountain bike races at Franke Park in Fort Wayne on Nov 21, 2026, with multiple distances and fundraising for Trees Indiana and 3RVS.
December 2026
February 2027
Frozen Trailfest Trail Race at Franke Park on February 13, 2027 features 5K and 10K trail runs, a 20K mountain bike ride, and a 10K wheelchair event on frozen trails.
April 2027
Timed trail events of six, twelve and twenty four hours on a 3.55 mile loop with one aid station. Full loops count and a short out and back opens in the final 30 minutes to add mileage.
May 2027
An all-terrain 3-mile 5K at Fort Wayne Zoo with mixed surfaces, animal-themed sections, a race shirt, bib, medal and Saturday zoo reentry for participants.
A fixed-time endurance run at Bixler Lake Park with 6, 12 and 24 hour options plus a four-person relay; the event honors service members and donates part of proceeds to FW22, a local veterans mental health charity.
A set of one-mile trail races combining four laps and four drinks, held in Roanoke with proceeds supporting the UAW Local 2209 Veterans Committee.
July 2027
Mountain bike, trail run and wheelchair races on Franke Park singletrack with three- and six-hour formats and a new team option for the six-hour event.
August 2027
Chip timed 5K trail run at Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area with participant breakfast, park entry, and proceeds supporting the Friends of the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services.
September 2027
Night trail running and mountain bike rides at Franke Park on September 4, 2027, featuring a six hour lap race plus 10K, 20K and 30K night rides.