South Bend

Trail Running Calendar near South Bend 2026-2027

Explore the top trail runs near South Bend for 2026-2027! We've gathered 7 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

November 2026

St. Joe Valley Happy Trail Run

Roseland | 2 mi from South Bend

Trail Run 5 km 10 km 13 mi

Trail race at St. Patrick's County Park offering 1 mile, 5K, 10K and half marathon distances, chip timing, and charity proceeds.

Trail race at St. Patrick's County Park offering 1 mile, 5K, 10K and half marathon distances, chip timing, and charity proceeds.

Dowagiac All Trail Turkey Trot

Dowagiac | 22 mi from South Bend

Trail Run 5 km 10 km

A trail based Turkey Trot at Southwestern Michigan College offering 10K, 5K and a free 1K kids run, chip timed with live results, guaranteed tech shirts for early registrants and age division medals.

A trail based Turkey Trot at Southwestern Michigan College offering 10K, 5K and a free 1K kids run, chip timed with live results, guaranteed tech shirts for early registrants and age division medals.

Parks Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot - Walkerton

Walkerton | 18 mi from South Bend

Trail Run 5 km

A trail 5K run and walk in Walkerton on 11/26/2026 with adult, student, and child entry fees and unofficial timing.

A trail 5K run and walk in Walkerton on 11/26/2026 with adult, student, and child entry fees and unofficial timing.

February 2027

Save the Drama for Your Llama 6 Hour Trail Run

La Porte | 25 mi from South Bend

Trail Run

A six-hour trail run at Luhr County Park where runners complete as many 1.7-mile loops as possible; winners are those with the most miles and all participants receive a Llama Hat.

A six-hour trail run at Luhr County Park where runners complete as many 1.7-mile loops as possible; winners are those with the most miles and all participants receive a Llama Hat.

March 2027

Cereal Killer Trail Run

La Porte | 25 mi from South Bend

Trail Run 15 km

A 15k trail run at Red Mill County Park on March 7, 2027 with four loops, marked course, cereal themed post race snacks, old school timing and limited apparel.

A 15k trail run at Red Mill County Park on March 7, 2027 with four loops, marked course, cereal themed post race snacks, old school timing and limited apparel.

May 2027

Run Happy 50K

Roseland | 2 mi from South Bend

Trail Run 10 km 13 mi 26 mi 50 km

Trail races from 10K to 50K on May 1, 2027 at St. Patrick's County Park near South Bend with chip timing and family friendly distances.

Trail races from 10K to 50K on May 1, 2027 at St. Patrick's County Park near South Bend with chip timing and family friendly distances.

October 2027

St. Pat's 24-Hour

Backyard Ultra

24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour timed trail events at St. Patrick's County Park in South Bend with on-site amenities and set registration dates.

24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour timed trail events at St. Patrick's County Park in South Bend with on-site amenities and set registration dates.