Indiana Trail Running

🤣🌲 Warning: Side Effects of 8 Hours @ Brown County May Include… 🌲🤣

✔️ Spending all weekend with your trail friends
✔️ Becoming an unofficial aid station celebrity
✔️ Laughing way more than expected
✔️ Campfire stories that get better every year
✔️ Making memories you’ll still be talking about months later

Let’s be honest…

Nobody remembers who ran the fastest.

Everybody remembers the friend who showed up with the endless encouragement and the energy to keep everyone smiling.

That’s what 8 Hours @ Brown County is all about.

Run. Hike. Camp. Hang out. Cheer. Repeat.

Whether you’re chasing miles, supporting your favorite runner, or just looking for an excuse to spend a weekend in the woods with great people, this event is for you.

Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring your sense of humor.

Free for ITRA members
✅Become a member: https://www.indianatrailrunning.org/membership-2/

🔗Register for 8 Hours in BC: https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Nashville/8HoursBCFatAssishRun

⛳🏃‍♂️ FORE! A Trail Race Unlike Anything You’ve Ever Experienced! 🏃‍♀️⛳

Ready to trade your golf clubs for trail shoes?

The Trail Golf Endurance Challenge returns to Valparaiso on June 27, combining trail running and golf-inspired scoring into one of Indiana’s most unique endurance events! Instead of racing solely against the clock, every “hole” earns a score, and the lowest cumulative score wins. Choose from the 50K, 10 Mile, or Relay options and see if you can finish under par!

🎯 Why you’ll love it:
✅ One-of-a-kind trail running format
✅ Solo and relay divisions
✅ Strategy matters as much as speed
✅ Fun, welcoming atmosphere for experienced and newer trail runners alike
✅ Hosted at the beautiful Trailyard Outpost in Valparaiso

💰 ITRA Members receive a discount on registration! Check your newsletter for details.

Whether you’re chasing a podium, looking for a new challenge, or just want to experience one of the most creative races in the Midwest, this is your chance to tee it up on the trails.

⛳ Birdies. Bogeys. Singletrack.

Register today and don’t forget your ITRA member discount!

🔗 https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=130012

🌲🥾 Trail Explorer #3 – Rock Branch Farm is Calling! 🥾🌲

Ready to discover a new trail, meet fellow outdoor enthusiasts, and spend a morning exploring one of Indiana’s hidden gems?

Join us for Trail Explorer #3 at Rock Branch Farm as we continue our 2026 Trail Explorer Series! Whether you’re training for your next race, looking for a fun outdoor adventure, or simply want to enjoy some time on the trails with great people, this event is for you.

🌿 Explore beautiful singletrack trails
👟 Perfect for runners, hikers, and trail-curious adventurers
🤝 Meet members of Indiana’s trail community
🌳 Experience the unique scenery and terrain of Rock Branch Farm

No pressure. No podiums. Just trails, community, and adventure.

Bring a friend, your favorite trail shoes, and your sense of exploration. We can’t wait to see you there!

🔗 Register through the event page https://facebook.com/events/s/trail-explorer-rock-branch-far/1000694225874631/

🌲🏕️ Gather Your Crew. Make a Weekend of It. 🏕️🌲

Some of the best trail memories aren’t about how far you ran—they’re about the people you shared the miles, campfire stories, and laughs with.

This Father’s Day Weekend, grab your friends, family, running buddies, camping crew, or that group chat that’s always saying “we should do something together” and head to 8 Hours @ Brown County!

🏃 Run as much or as little as you want
🥾 Hike a loop or ten
🏕️ Camp under the stars
🔥 Hang around the campfire
🍔 Share food and fellowship
🌳 Explore the beautiful trails of Brown County State Park

There are no podium dreams required. No pressure. No expectations.

Just a weekend spent outdoors with great people making memories together.

📅 June 19-21, 2026
📍 Brown County State Park – Nashville, Indiana

Whether you’re chasing miles, enjoying a leisurely hike, or simply looking for an excuse to reconnect with friends, this is the perfect summer trail weekend.

Life is busy. The trails are waiting. Gather your crew and come make some memories. 🔗Register: https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Nashville/8HoursBCFatAssishRun

👨‍👧‍👦🌲 This Father’s Day, Skip the Brunch. Make Memories on the Trail. 🌲👨‍👦

Looking for a fun, unique way to celebrate Father’s Day weekend with family and friends?

This isn’t your typical race—it’s a laid-back trail running adventure where you can run, hike, walk, socialize, camp, and enjoy the trails however you choose. There are no pressure-filled finish lines, just a great community and a full day of fun.

🏕️ Optional weekend camping
🔥 Campfires and trail stories
🥾 Run, hike, or walk as much or as little as you want
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect for families, friends, and multi-generational trail adventures
🌳 Beautiful Brown County State Park trails
🍔 Food, fellowship, and a weekend outdoors together

Whether you’re spending the day with Dad, bringing the whole family, or gathering your trail-running friends for an unforgettable weekend, this event is all about community, adventure, and enjoying the outdoors together.

🎉 ITRA Members participate FREE as a membership benefit!

Give Dad what he really wants this year: time together, fresh air, and a few miles on the trails.

🔗Register: https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Nashville/8HoursBCFatAssishRun