Indiana
Indiana Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Indiana for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 74 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
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 trail race weekend at Hueston Woods State Park on October 24 and 25, 2026, with distances from 5K to 50K, a 6 hour event, and multi-loop courses on mixed terrain. Participants receive medals, bibs, aid stations, and published results.
A chip timed 5k run or walk at Spencer Farm Winery on October 25, 2026 with a mostly grass cross country style course and a wine pour at the finish. Registration includes a T shirt, collapsible wine glass and finisher medal.
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.
A community event at Strawtown Koteewi Park with a live 5K, 1 mile walk and a virtual challenge, timed live races, participant t-shirt and medal, and proceeds benefiting the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Community Foundation.
The IHSAA Foundation's inaugural Run it Forward 5K at LaVern Gibson Course in Terre Haute supports education-based athletics while runners complete a timed 5K on the championship course.
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..
A fall trail run at Ouabache State Park in Bluffton, IN on November 7, 2026, offering 5, 10, and 15-mile options plus a 15-mile 3-person relay. Finishers receive a medal, long-sleeve shirt, and a hot meal.
A Thanksgiving-themed chip-timed 5k at Turtle Run Winery in Corydon, IN, on November 7, 2026, featuring wine pours and event items including a t-shirt, collapsible wine glass, and a finisher medal that doubles as a wine stopper.
Trail endurance event at Deam Lake SRA featuring repeated laps of a 4.167 mile trail loop with 6 and 12 hour formats plus a one-lap fun run.
Deam Lake Winter Warrior is the Deam Lake stop in a winter series with 6-mile, 12-mile, 4-hour endurance and virtual options on the Yellow Trail. The event uses Buzzards Roost Shelter, is cupless, and has limited parking.
Celebrate the season in Indianapolis with a variety of races including a Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k. Participants enjoy chip timing designer shirts and finisher medals with special options for youth and families.
A half trail run at Stoney Run County Park in Hebron, IN on November 14, 2026, over grass, pavement, gravel and single-track trails with aid stations and packet pick-up.
A 10K trail race and a 1 mile fun run and walk at Hawthorn Park in Terre Haute on November 14, 2026, with course maps, awards by five year age groups, and postrace food including a vegetarian option.
Trail races at St. Patrick's County Park Nov 14 to 16 2026 include 1 Mile, 5K, 10K and a Half Marathon, chip timed and benefiting Rhyme & Reason Ministry.
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.
December 2026
A twilight cross country 5 km on the Pike Red Devil XC Course in Indianapolis on December 4, 2026. Registration runs from December 7, 2025 to December 3, 2026 and the entry fee is $25.
Trail ultramarathon weekend near Brownstown IN on Dec 5, 2026 with 10M, 50k, 100k and 100k relay, GPX files, live tracking, cabin packages and camping.
A Christmas themed race day in Indianapolis with multiple distances, a kids dash, a virtual option, and a volunteer-then-run category. Races include designer shirts, custom bibs, finisher medals, chip timing, awards, and free photos.