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!
November 2026
Trail runs at Ouabache State Park on November 7, 2026 with 5, 10, 15 mile options and a 3-person 15 mile relay; medals, shirts, awards, and a postrace 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.
An in person and virtual 5K in Goshen, Indiana and online from Nov 7 to Nov 14, 2026 to raise funds for immigrant legal services.
Trail races at Echo Hollow Nature Park on November 7, 2026 with chip timing for 10K and 5K, plus a 1K kids run and fall amenities.
Test your endurance at Deam Lake with 6 or 12 hour lap based trail challenges featuring steep climbs and technical terrain in southern Indiana.
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.
A half trail run at Stoney Run County Park on November 14, 2026, featuring two loops over grass, pavement, gravel and single-track trails with on-course aid stations.
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.
Fall running event in Warsaw on November 14, 2026 featuring a 5K, a pumpkin carrying Tough 5K, and a free kids mile with pumpkins and medals.
Trail race at St. Patrick's County Park offering 1 mile, 5K, 10K and half marathon distances, chip timing, and charity proceeds.
Timed 5K and short fun run at Potawatomi Wildlife Park on Nov 14, 2026, with awards, T-shirt options, and proceeds supporting a Young Author's Conference and scholarships.
Trail half marathon and 5K at Southwestway Park on 11/14/2026, featuring dirt courses with hills, rocks, roots, and finisher medals.
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.
Three events at Mississinewa High School in Gas City: a kids mile, a 5K run fundraiser, and a non-competitive 5K walk on a course that loops through fields and woods.
Trail run on 11/26/2026 at Lake James near Fremont IN with a 6240 m course, annual Thanksgiving tradition and a $10 registration fee.
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
A winter trail 5 km at Creek Ridge County Park on January 2, 2027, with two loops, on-course hazards, popsicle stick timing, postrace snacks, and hat and glove giveaways.
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.