Indiana
Indiana Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Indiana for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 69 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Indiana below and join the trail community at these great events!
December 2026
Twilight 5 km cross country at Pike Red Devil XC Course in Indianapolis on 12/04/2026 where participants aim to finish before dark; registration opens 12/7/2025.
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.
Experience the natural beauty of Chain OLakes State Park at this Indiana trail event. Choose between a full or half marathon distance consisting of 13.1 mile loops through the park.
January 2027
Frozen Feet 5k Trail Run in Michigan City is a two-loop trail race with roots and hills, winter hat and gloves for every runner, on-site snacks, and informal popsicle-stick timing.
Night trail running at Eagle Creek Park on January 9, 2027, offering Half and Quarter Marathon on a 6.55 mile single track loop with required headlamp.
Winter trail event on January 17, 2027 in Morgan Monroe State Forest offering a 20 mile two loop race and a 10 mile single loop race with two aid stations.
February 2027
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.
Chilly Chili Trail Run in Bluffton, Indiana on 02/06/2027 offers 3 miles and 5 miles trail runs with a long sleeve T-shirt and hot chili at the finish.
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.
Winter Trail Frosty on February 20, 2027 in Indianapolis offers quarter and half marathon trail races on a 6.55 mile single track loop with on course aid and chip timing.
A four-lap trail half at Bluhm County Park on February 27, 2027 with manual timing, one aid station, limited swag, and a 4 hour 30 minute cut-off.
March 2027
3.1 Mile trail run at Sunset Hill County Park in Valparaiso on March 6, 2027, with awards, one water station, guaranteed shirts for early registrants and a departmental challenge.
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.
Trail races at Sunset Hill Farm in Valparaiso offering 30k, 50k and 50 mile courses with a 16 hour cutoff, one aid station, and finisher awards and apparel.
Trail races in Owen Putnam State Forest on March 20, 2027 featuring 50 mile, 50K, 14 mile and 10K distances on mostly single track with rolling hills.
April 2027
A timed and scored 5K at Spencer Farm Winery in Noblesville on April 4, 2027, including a T-shirt, wine pour, finisher medal that doubles as a wine stopper, and chip timing.
A rugged point to point 50 mile trail race on Indiana's Knobstone Trail with roughly 10,000 ft of climbing, mandatory aid stations, drop bag options, and live GPS tracking.
Backyard Ultra in Wingate on April 17 with repeated 4 miles 880 feet loops on mixed surfaces; the winner is the last runner to complete a loop.
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.
Trail races in Morgan Monroe State Forest on April 25, 2027 offering 5K, 10K, 10 mile and half marathon distances with optional shirts and charity support for a local art program.