Indiana
Indiana Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Indiana for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 86 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Indiana below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
A community 5K walk and run on Lake Salinda trails on October 10, 2026 to benefit the Humane Society of Washington C, tickets cost $33.85.
A timed trail event at St. Patrick's County Park in South Bend on October 17, 2026, offering 24, 12 and 6 hour options with proceeds to the ALS community.
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 endurance in Columbus, IN where participants run a 5K every hour in 6 hour and 12 hour formats, earning patches, medals, and national ranking.
Bee the Light 5K is the fifth annual charity run at Southeastway Park with a paved 3.1 Miles course and family-oriented park features; all registration proceeds support the International Rett Syndrome Foundation.
Open 5K at Northview Church cross country course in Carmel, Indiana, held after the Midwest Home/Small School Cross Country Championship; registration is free.
A community run at Fowler Pumpkin Patch offering a 5K trail and 1‑mile and 1.5‑mile family runs with proceeds to scholarships and wildlife rehabilitation.
On October 24, 2026, the New Hope Wesleyan Ultra Trail Run offers four trail distances at O'Bannon Woods State Park, featuring single-track forest trails, rocky sections, notable elevation changes, aid stations, timing, and awards for top finishers.
Trail 5K and 10K at Red Wolf Sanctuary in Rising Sun on October 24, 2026; timed event with shuttle parking and proceeds supporting the sanctuary.
Trail trail races at Hueston Woods State Park on October 24 and 25 2026 offer distances from 5K to a multi-loop 50K, plus a six hour event; courses are timed with aid stations, medals and postrace refreshments.
A multi-distance trail race weekend at Hueston Woods State Park offering distances from 5K to 50K, mixed terrain, loop courses, aid stations and custom race medals.
A scenic 5K around Country Lake Christian Retreat with mixed trail and roadway, timed by Photo Finish Timing, LLC, followed by a free community fall festival.
A chip timed 5K at Spencer Farm Winery on October 25, 2026, featuring race gear, a finisher medal that doubles as a wine stopper, and a pour of wine.
A Halloween themed nighttime run and walk at Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point on October 30, 2026. The event features a 5K and a non timed shorter course, costume prizes, awards, and entry to the Hometown Hocus Pocus Market.
Heroes Run at Strawtown Koteewi Park offers a 5K, a 1 mile walk and a virtual option with proceeds to a local community foundation.
A timed 5K at the LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course in Terre Haute supporting education based athletics; entry includes a T shirt and finisher medal.
A Halloween 2.9 mile run in Batesville on October 31, 2026, organized by Amack's Well Coffee House with a course through Liberty Park and Brum Woods.
A community 5K at the Switzerland County YMCA on October 31, 2026 along the YMCA nature trail with proceeds funding trail and facility upkeep.
November 2026
Trail races at Mounds State Park with 5-mile, 5K run, 5K walk and a kids 1-mile fun run. Courses are mostly trail with two water stops, chip timing on bibs, midday packet pickup, and post-race food and medals.
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..